Article snippet: MIAMI — Sen. MORE (D-Mass.) delivered a standout performance in the first 2020 Democratic presidential debate, making the most of her time onstage as the lone top contender on Wednesday night. Heading into the debate, there were questions about whether Warren, who has been climbing in the polls, would be hurt by not appearing on the second night alongside other top-tier candidates such as former Vice President MORE (D). But Warren was sharp, energetic and often stood above the fray as many of her rivals bickered and declined to challenge her policies, even when they had previously disagreed with her. The NBC debate moderators often framed their questions for the candidates in terms of Warren’s policy proposals, establishing the Massachusetts Democrat as a key figure on the stage of 10 candidates. When Sens. MORE (D-Minn.) were presented with opportunities to break with Warren, both demurred. And when Warren was asked about whether her proposals on free college tuition, canceling student debt and breaking up the big tech companies are realistic, it set her up to deliver impassioned remarks about income inequality that she has polished over the past few months on the campaign trail. Warren, who has gained traction with her “I have a plan for that” mantra, had one of her best moments of the night when NBC moderator MORE asked if she had a plan to deal with a GOP Senate if she wins the White House. “I do,” Warren said, pausing to allow the audience to erupt in applau... Link to the full article to read more