Democrats: Fair chance
These candidates are polling far below the top four, but they still gained a fair amount of media coverage and buzz from the public. These are usually the people who gain popularity due to a strong debate performance, interacting with one of the higher candidates, but fail to consistently build and hold momentum after.
Andrew Yang, 44
Founder of Venture for America
NPA: 3%
Important issue: Proposed a $1,000/month basic income for Americans.
Yang has gained support from unusual groups, such as Libertarians, Trump supporters and millenials.
Fun fact: As a child, Yang was a fan of the game Dungeons and Dragons.
Amy Klobuchar, 59
Senator from Minnesota
NPA: 3%
Important issue: Drug and alcohol addiction rehabilitation.
Present during the hearings of prospective Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, the two had an interaction regarding alcohol abuse.
Fun fact: Klobuchar said she raised $17,000 from her ex-boyfriends in her 2006 Senate race.
Cory Booker, 50
Senator from New Jersey
NPA: 2%
Important issue: Equality specific to mass incarceration and housing.
Booker usually performs well on the debate stage, balancing his direct monologues and witty comments.
Fun fact: He was named one of Town and Country Magazine’s Top 40 Bachelors of 2013.
Tulsi Gabbard, 38
Congresswoman from Hawaii
NPA: 2%
Important issue: She believes the U.S. should stay out of foreign affairs.
Many right-wing parties and Trump supporters have expressed their support of her campaign.
Fun fact: Gabbard has invested in online currency such as Ethereum and Litecoin.