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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.

 

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