DNC Faces Outrage as It Announces It Will Not Host 2020 Debate on Climate Crisis

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Protesters seen holding placards during the Sunrise Movement protest inside the office of US Representative Nancy Pelosi to advocate that Democrats support the Green New Deal, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Protesters seen holding placards during the Sunrise Movement protest inside the office of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to advocate that Democrats support the Green New Deal, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
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Jake Johnson,
Common Dreams
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Sparking a torrent of backlash from Democratic White House contenders, environmental organizations, and youth climate leaders, the Democratic National Committee announced Wednesday that it will not host a climate-specific presidential primary debate and will punish candidates who attend a debate hosted by any other organization.

News of the DNC’s decision was made public by 2020 presidential candidate and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, who was the first Democratic contender to call for a debate focused solely on the climate crisis.

“Today, my team received a call from the Democratic National Committee letting us know that they will not…

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