Tom Steyer Qualifies for December Dem Debate

Billionaire Tom Steyer’s presidential campaign says he has now qualified for the December Democratic debate, Politico is reporting.

Candidates need at least 4% of four polls approved by the Democrat National Committee (or 6% in two early-states polls) to qualify. They also need to get donations from 200,000 people. Steyer’s campaign said it has met all the mandated requirements.

Six other candidates – Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris, Amy Klobuchar, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren previously qualified for the Dec. 19 debate in Los Angeles.

Candidates have until Dec. 12 to qualify.

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