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Four of the top moments from the Democratic debate - The Boston Globe

posted onJuly 31, 2019
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Article snippet: The split among the Democratic party between moderates and the left wing was drawn at times with sharp words during Tuesday’s presidential debate. Discussion of health care, climate, and immigration frequently became a battle between a liberal faction led by Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren and moderates like former representative John Delaney and congressman Tim Ryan. Here’s a look at some of the top moments from the debate. As health care dominated the beginning of the debate, Congressman Tim Ryan suggested Senator Bernie Sanders was not able to deliver on the specifics of his Medicare for All bill. As Sanders talked about coverage for things like eyeglasses and dentistry, Ryan interjected, “But you don’t know that, Bernie.” A perturbed Sanders shot back: “I do know! I wrote the damn bill!” Moderate Democrats hit the liberal wing of the party over and over on the practicality of their plans. When Representative John Delaney went on an extended riff on collaboration with business and focus on the economy, Warren seemed to have had enough. “I don’t understand why anybody goes through all the trouble of running for president of the United States, just to talk about what we really can’t do and shouldn’t fight for,” Warren said. “Our biggest problem in Washington is corruption. It is giant corporations that have taken our government and are holding it by the throat. And we need to have the courage to fight back against that.” Buttigieg, a veteran of th... Link to the full article to read more

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