Each of the 20 Democratic presidential candidates has a specific set of objectives to achieve during their second round of debates to best position themselves as the campaign moves ahead, writes Julian Zelizer
Julian Zelizer is a professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University and author, with Kevin Kruse, of the new book"Fault Lines: A History of the United States Since 1974." Follow him on Twitter at @julianzelizer. The opinions expressed in this commentary are his own. View more opinion at CNN.
The stakes are high as 20 Democratic presidential candidates get ready to meet in Detroit for their second round of televised debates. Given that the first debates produced some sizable short-term shifts in the polling after Sen. Kamala Harris' direct challenge to frontrunner and former Vice President Joe Biden on school busing, everyone is aware that the things that are said on the debate stage can make a big difference.
Democrats scramble for momentum in MotownWhile the dynamics of any debate are impossible to predict, each candidate has a specific set of objectives to best position themselves as the campaign moves ahead.Joe Biden The former Vice President needs to show in front of the cameras that he is in fact the most"electable" candidate. The basic premise of his campaign is that he is best positioned to defeat President Donald Trump.
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