First , consider this : It 's the election of 2019 and a dozen Democratic presidential candidates are coming onstage for a debate somewhere in the Midwest . The network then concludes her speech and tees up the next question .
First, consider this: It's the summer of 2019 and a dozen Democratic presidential candidates are gathered onstage for a debate somewhere in the Midwest. The network moderator concludes her introductions and tees up the opening question.