The Nightmare Democrats Need

Dan Conley: “When Democratic strategists look ahead to the 2020 Presidential Election, one thought scares them more than any other — if the party attracts as many or even more candidates for President than the Republicans did in 2016, a deadlocked convention is inevitable.”

“While I tend to agree that this is a very likely outcome of a large Democratic field, I believe it’s a scenario to embrace, not fear. But more on that later. First, let me explain why a big field is likely and why it will almost certainly lead to at least a second ballot at the 2020 Democratic Convention.”