Democratic debate: Buttigieg and O’Rourke battle over gun policy and moderates attack Warren
The 12 top Democratic presidential candidates sharply criticized each other over healthcare, gun control and anti-trust policy on the Ohio stage where they met for the fourth Democratic primary debate. They mostly agreed in the first section of questioning: Congress should pursue an impeachment inquiry against President Trump.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts was looking to consolidate her steady gains in the polls, but took fire from her competitors. Her top rival, former Vice President Joe Biden, faced questions about President Trump’s attacks over his family’s work in Ukraine. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont was back with his first campaign appearance since his recent heart attack.
Here are the stories you need to understand the debate from Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio:
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In the October Democratic debate, the first to be held since Elizabeth Warren moved into the lead of many polls, she drew fire that she had largely escaped before. That illuminated both her strengths and her weaknesses.
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At the Democratic debate in Ohio, candidates find common ground in denouncing President Trump, but strike a fractious tone on other issues.
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New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez picks Sanders over Warren
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Elizabeth Warren feels the heat, Joe Biden defends his age and his son and Pete Buttigieg goes on the attack in Democrats’ October debate.
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Harris taunts Warren over Trump’s Twitter provocations
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Sanders talks about his heart attack and Biden and Warren reassure voters about their age during the Democratic debate
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South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg and former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke debated over whether confiscating assault rifles goes too far.
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren faces attacks on her healthcare ideas from moderate rivals during the Democratic debate.
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Kamala Harris urges anti-abortion forces ‘to keep their hands off of women’s bodies’
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The 2020 Democratic candidates sounded pretty sure that Donald Trump should be impeached, though Tulsi Gabbard sounded uncertain.
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Here’s the dirty little secret of covering a debate: Most of the reporters who travel hundreds of miles to be here will never get into the actual debate room.
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The October Democratic primary debate: Twelve candidates. One stage. Meet the presidential hopefuls who will vie for precious seconds in the spotlight.
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What time is the Democratic debate, and where can I watch it? A dozen candidates will crowd onstage in Ohio on Tuesday for the largest primary debate ever.
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Will the Trump impeachment inquiry dominate the Democratic debate in Ohio? Will Joe Biden face Ukraine questions? Which candidates will go on the attack?
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While Elizabeth Warren is surging, Joe Biden is back at center stage in the Democratic debate. Still, he can’t shake doubts about his age and agility.
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The age and health of the top Democratic presidential candidates will come under scrutiny in Tuesday’s debate, coming after Bernie Sanders’ heart attack. Like Sanders and Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren is in her 70s, but she flaunts her fitness.
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Tom Steyer has a surprising platform for a billionaire candidate who made his money gobbling up companies: denouncing “the corporate takeover of our democracy.”
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Bernie Sanders is recovering from a heart procedure but plans to take part in the Democratic primary debate on Oct. 15, his campaign says.
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Joe Biden says for the first time that President Trump must be impeached for abusing his power to help his reelection.
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The field is down to Joe Biden now that Bernie Sanders ended his presidential campaign. Here is the Democrat heading for a battle with President Trump.
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Here are key dates and events on the the 2020 presidential election calendar, including dates of debates, caucuses, primaries and conventions.
