Just eight 2020 candidates have secured their place on the September debate stage, and only two others seem like safe bets to fulfill the polling and donor requirements by the Aug. 28 deadline. For all ten other candidates facing off in Detroit this week, these debates are their last chance to make a splash with the average American before campaign season goes on its de facto August hiatus.

Outside the likely September 10, only Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has a serious shot at taking advantage of this moment. Yes, she occupies the impacted left lane of the primary, but more importantly, she’s an anti-establishment candidate garnering the reactionary vote. She’s the younger, better looking, more polished Sanders-style socialist with a stronger feel for the pulse of populist politics.