The Democratic presidential field is the most diverse it's ever been, but early primaries lack the same representation
November 15, 2019 at 17:29 PM EST
The Democratic presidential field, currently at 18 candidates, is the largest and most diverse offering in modern American political history. But with early contests in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina, many of the core minority coalitions that make up the party lack the voting power comparable to their voters.