WASHINGTON _ As more Democratic presidential hopefuls inch closer to entering the 2020 contest, many are running into an early roadblock: There aren't enough staffers for everyone.
In the critical early voting states, there are a limited number of high-level operatives with presidential campaign experience available to the upwards of two dozen potential candidates. And with no clear front-runner, plus several big names whose intentions remain unclear, some staffers are hesitant to sign on to a campaign right away.
"There are not enough staffers to go around," said Jerry Crawford, a veteran of several Democratic presidential campaigns in Iowa. "It's a reflection that a lot of candidates won't have the resources to be competitive."
