As Democrats descended into Republican territory for Thursday’s debate in Houston, Texas, they made their pitches to voters with the hope of creating a battleground opportunity in 2020. Over the course of nearly three hours, the ten candidates exchanged blows over pivotal issues including health care, gun legislation, climate change, education and criminal justice.
While Warren and Sanders questioned whether Biden’s plan, which would build upon Obamacare rather than completely overhaul it, went far enough, Biden staunchly defended the former president’s landmark health care bill. The debate over “Medicare For All” exposed deep divides between the progressive and more moderate candidates on stage, including current Senate colleagues.
“You just said two minutes ago that they would have to buy in,” Castro shot back. “Are you forgetting what you said two minutes ago? Are you forgetting already what you said just two minutes ago?” “I have a few words for Donald Trump,” Harris said, turning to speak directly to the camera. “What you don't get you is that the American people are so much better than this.”
Harris’ campaign has somewhat stumbled after initially seeing a bump in polling following a blockbuster moment in the first debate when the California senator criticized Biden for his history of working with segregationists and opposing school busing. The South Bend mayor looked to divert his response away from his record and toward Trump, saying, “I believe what's deepened divisions in the country is the conduct of this president, and we have a chance to change all of that.”
The former vice president also commended O’Rourke for how he handled the shooting, first calling the former congressman “Beto” before apologizing. “Excuse me for saying Beto," Biden said, to which O’Rourke replied,"That’s all right, Beto's good.”
Key takeaway? After nearly silencing AndrewYang again, ABC doesn’t mention his name even once in their summary! LetYangSpeak YangGang DemocraticDebate
Here’s a takeaway...abc screwed up in allowing the horrible AOCAd
And what about the ad you ran for the Republicans where they burned a picture of AOC. Despicable. Remind me never to watch your channel.
WTF?!
Wow, what a weak article. Dems are screwed if this is all Pravda can come up with
Key takeaway, the atrocious ad you showed, a young woman's burning g face. Misogynistic, racist, what were you thinking? Apologise!!!
Biggest takeaway? Democrats are a disaster!
Key takeaway: Trump wins in 2020!
Castro looked like a fool
2 hours of my life I can never get back.