Sixteen of the 20 declared Democratic 2020 hopefuls have already qualified for the first debates set for June 26 and 27. But to walk away with the nomination, making the debate is only the first hurdle. The real challenge is standing out in an increasingly crowded field.

That means that even Democrats bent on badmouthing President Trump (and, of course, there’s plenty to be critical of) will have to take a page from his book.