Six Democratic presidential hopefuls take the stage at Drake University in Des Moines, IA.
It begins at 9 pm EST on CNN.
CNN won’t livestream it on YouTube, but you can stream it on its website.
Steyer wants to claim a state of emergency on climate on his first day.
Tom Steyer says the climate crisis is his No. 1 priority. "I would declare a state of emergency on day one on climate" #DemDebate https://t.co/LoYQm3aCBG pic.twitter.com/3O363jvhJV
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) January 15, 2020
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Bernie Sanders says the childcare system in the US is "an embarrassment": "We need to fundamentally change priorities in America. We should not be one of the few countries that does not have universal, high-quality, affordable childcare" #DemDebate https://t.co/2eQSfXN3kc pic.twitter.com/4S82w3JnwC
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) January 15, 2020
Elizabeth Warren: "I remember when I was a young mom — I had two little kids, and I had my first real university teaching job. I was — it was hard work. I was excited. But it was child care that nearly brought me down" https://t.co/IH4fimYM1M pic.twitter.com/ynXiZPGuUj
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) January 15, 2020
Uh, is Bloomberg okay?
Mike Bloomberg's campaign deleted this tweet letting voters know that Bloomberg can fit nine D batteries in his mouth at once.
This is not fake. #DemDebate #CNNDebate pic.twitter.com/cOfVTDIXCk
— NewsBusters (@newsbusters) January 15, 2020
Sanders really thinks Medicare for All will solve all the problems!
Medicare for All ends all premiums.
Medicare for All ends all deductibles.
Medicare for All ends all co-pays.And it provides high-quality care to all people, not just those who can afford it. #DemDebate pic.twitter.com/ZVUxTZ6OcJ
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) January 15, 2020
Not good for Klobuchar. Also…her eyebrows.
Awkward. Amy Klobuchar forgets the name of Kansas’ Democratic governor while highlighting women Democratic governors. #DemDebate #CNNDebate pic.twitter.com/4aK6FcKpYA
— MRCTV.org (@mrctv) January 15, 2020
Warren fired back:
Warren says Bernie is her friend and she is not here to attack Bernie, but points out that the only people on the stage who have won all of their elections are the women. #DemDebate #DemocraticDebate pic.twitter.com/ZGcyOKri0j
— PoliticusUSA (@politicususa) January 15, 2020
“Look at the men on this stage collectively they’ve lost 10 elections. The only people on this stage that have won every single election they’ve been in are the women @amyklobuchar and me.” @ewarren #DemDebate #DemocraticDebate pic.twitter.com/5CHvzDul62
— Haleigh Hoffman (@HaleighHoffman) January 15, 2020
Bernie adamantly denies saying a woman cannot be president.
Bernie Sanders denies saying that a woman can’t be elected president. #DemDebate #DemocraticDebate pic.twitter.com/YAF8NovgvE
— PoliticusUSA (@politicususa) January 15, 2020
Uh, excellent reason to vote for Steyer.
Wolf Blitzer asks @TomSteyer why Americans should trust him to be Commander in Chief despite never once being elected.
Steyer: “I’ve traveled.” “It’s not about experience, it’s about judgement.” #DemDebate pic.twitter.com/jPRb5fW17e
— MediaResearchCenter (@theMRC) January 15, 2020
Warren can’t get over her obsession with industries.
Warren calls out the corruption between the defense industry and the Pentagon and calls for military budget cuts. #DemDebate pic.twitter.com/nld5OKPh0G
— PoliticusUSA (@politicususa) January 15, 2020
Klobuchar wants to concentrate on Iran
Klobuchar tells CNN that we should be talking about what Trump is doing now with Iran instead of talking about Iraq and Afghanistan war votes. #DemDebate pic.twitter.com/h17k257ZgJ
— PoliticusUSA (@politicususa) January 15, 2020
They’re trying to make themselves seem as more anti-war than the others.
Joe Biden calls his Iraq war vote a mistake and says he led the effort in the Obama administration to bring 156,000 troops home. #DemDebate pic.twitter.com/2TuMN52mty
— PoliticusUSA (@politicususa) January 15, 2020
The handshake between Warren and Sanders!
Hooo boy that handshake between Liz and Bernie was awkward. Tonight will be fun! #DemDebate pic.twitter.com/JAT0RaA6qa
— Jessica Fletcher (@heckyessica) January 15, 2020
The candidates who qualified:
- Former Vice President Joe Biden
- Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg
- Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar
- Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders
- Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren
- Billionaire Tom Steyer
Biden leads in national polls, but the latest Iowa poll has him in fourth place. Sanders has the lead at 20% with Warren in second at 17%. Buttigieg is barely behind her at 16%.
But despite being in first and second place, fireworks may explode between Warren and Sanders after the sexism fight on Monday.
Warren claimed Sanders told her in 2018 a woman could not win the presidency.
Sanders denied the claim, calling it “ludicrous.”
We covered the fight between Warren and Sanders:
- Bernie-Warren feud turns nasty, so of course Trump fans the flames on Twitter
- #RefundWarren: Bernie Sanders supporters go ballistic on Elizabeth Warren over last-minute sexism claim
- Oops: Elizabeth Warren Called “Pocahontas” On Bernie Volunteer Messaging System
Social issues that the majority of Americans do not care about took over the majority of the previous debates. However, the killing of Iran terrorist Qassem Soleimani may force these people to address foreign policy.
Impeachment might come up since the trial should start next week. On Wednesday, the House will vote to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate.
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Must shield my eyes…so bright…so white!
Are they doing it again?
Turn a hose on them!
Couldn’t get anyone to replace Soleimani, eh?
Klobuchar in it for the money? What’s she polling 3%?
Time to leave the stage to the other fascists amy.
And don’t forget even Perez is calling the democrats in the party racist.
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2020/01/13/dnc-chairman-tom-perez-its-voters-fault-the-debate-stage-lacks-diversity-n2559392
DNC Chairman Tom Perez: It’s Voters’ Fault the Debate Stage Lacks Diversity
According to Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Tom Perez, voters are responsible for who lands on the stage. And it’s voters’ fault that the stage lacks any diversity.
“We’ve set forth a clear set of transparent, inclusive rules,” Perez said during an interview on MSNBC. “We set those rules out in advance. And it’s for the voters to decide.”
Just tuned in. What’s with klobuchar’s eyebrows?
Politburo meeting to decide who will be the Chairman of the Communist Party.
Medicare for All ends all premiums.
Medicare for All ends all deductibles.
Medicare for All ends all co-pays.
If “Medicare for All” is anything like current Medicare, then all three of these statements are dead false.
Medicare for All ends all healthcare.
We really don’t care…
Warren was really going for the firm, vigorous, manly handshake.
Holy shit you guys missed the keynote line of the night.
They asked Bernie if he’s denying he told Warren that a woman couldn’t win.
Answer: That is correct
LITERALLY TURN TO WARREN
CNN: Sen Warren, what did you think when Sen. Sanders told you a woman could not win the election?”
I mean holy shit, you’re just going to let Bernie basically call her a liar, and just pretend he said it!?!?!?
The hackery is REAL. I mean I said months ago they weren’t going to allow Bernie to win the primary, but I didn’t think it would be THIS bad.
Does environmental fascist Steyer plan to start a war Day 1 against China and India, or just against American citizens?
“Medicare for All ends all healthcare.”
I wouldn’t go that far: I’m sure quality healthcare would still be available to those who can pay princely sums for it, and for the well-connected (such as members of Congress).
But “Medicare for All” would surely end Medicare, as Medicare is based on the assumption that everyone (other than Medicaid) will pay more for everything than Medicare pays. Paying current Medicare rates for everyone would require an extreme contraction of the U.S. healthcare system, as the current system could not come close to paying its bills on everyone-pays-Medicare-reimbursement rates.
Which is why those currently receiving Medicare could and should be mobilized to oppose this, for it is they who have the most to lose.
And that’s even before pointing out the obvious, that Medicare presently includes premiums, deductibles, and co-pays. And, umm, is it really necessary to point out that one purpose of deductibles and co-pays is to prevent over-utilization (because people invariable over-utilize anything that’s absolutely free)?