What Happens Next in the Democratic Primaries - TLDR Explains

The video discusses the 2020 Democratic primary, highlighting the large field of candidates and key figures like Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders. It explains the primary process, including primaries and caucuses, and the importance of early states like Iowa and New Hampshire. The video also covers the significance of Super Tuesday and the potential for a contested convention due to the uncertainty in politics, drawing parallels to the 2016 election.

Who was the first Democrat to announce their candidacy for the 2020 presidential election?

• John Delaney

• Bernie Sanders

• Joe Biden

• Elizabeth Warren

Which candidate was criticized by Kamala Harris for their stance on busing in the 1970s?

• Bernie Sanders

• Joe Biden

• Elizabeth Warren

• Pete Buttigieg

What is the main difference between a primary and a caucus?

• Primaries involve debates, caucuses do not.

• Primaries are held in secret, caucuses are public.

• Caucuses are held in secret, primaries are public.

• Caucuses involve debates, primaries do not.

Which state is the first to hold a caucus in the primary process?

• South Carolina

• Nevada

• New Hampshire

• Iowa

What is the significance of Super Tuesday in the primary process?

• It is the first day of voting.

• It involves the most states voting on a single day.

• It is the last day of voting.

• It is when the final candidate is chosen.

Why are the early voting states considered crucial in the primary process?

• They are the only states with open primaries.

• They are the last states to vote.

• They set the tone and momentum for the rest of the primaries.

• They have the most delegates.

What could happen if no candidate receives a majority of delegates before the convention?

• A contested convention occurs.

• The election is postponed.

• The candidate with the most votes wins automatically.

• A new candidate is chosen.