6 facts about Democrats as the party holds its presidential debates

The race for the Democratic presidential nomination enters a new phase this week with the first debates taking place in Miami, starting with 10 candidates who will face off tonight and another 10 on Thursday. Those who will appear are a diverse group – by background, age, gender race and ideology – and reflect the competition of ideas within the party about its strategy and future.

Here are six facts about Democrats today. CONT.

J. Baxter Oliphant, Pew