It's near that time again in America, where American citizens 18 and older can vote for who our next president will be. The race for presidency usually falls between two parties: the Republicans and democrats. Oct.13, the Democratic party held its first Democratic debate between five of its candidates: Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Martin O'Malley, Jim Webb and Lincoln Chafee. It was held at Wynn Las Vegas from 9 to 11 p.m. The debate was sponsored by CNN and Nevada Democratic party.CNN also aired the debate live on their TV channel and website. The moderators were Anderson Cooper, Don Lemon and Dana Bash.
At the debate, Hillary Clinton was placed in the center between her fellow male candidates with Bernie Sanders and Martin O'Malley to her right and Jim Webb and Lincoln Chafee on her left. CNN invited and even saved a podium for Vice President Joe Biden, just in case he wanted to discuss his views and what would happen if he was president. However, Biden did not show up at the debate. Clinton, former secretary of state delivered a strong performance. She defended her changing stances and is the Democratic party's presidential front runner. Sanders, senator of Vermont and Democratic socialist mostly stuck to care issues of the economy and inequality. He hasn't actually convinced voters he can overcome challenges a democratic socialist is sure to face in the general election. Former senator of Virginia, Webb struggled in the debate, answering questions with long answers. Chafee who was a former governor of Rhode Island and was a republican, and independent before he was a democrat "did not make a lasting impression" according to CNN. Chafee defended his vote to repeal the Glass-Steagall Act in 1999 saying it was his first vote and he'd just taken over his father's seat.
According to theatlantic.com. Chafee "failed to take responsibility for his own action, and also reminded viewers that he owes his political career to his father success." The Glass- Steagall Act separated investment and commercial banking activities, and was created in 1933. Former governor of Maryland, O'Malley challenged Sanders on gun control and made a call for stricter gun laws. O'Malley and Clinton both favor a stricter set of gun regulations. All candidates agreed they want to expand the social-safety net, raise taxes on the wealthy, reduce mass incarceration, regulate guns, avoid foreign entanglements, fight climate change and expand access to higher education. The second Democratic debate is set for Nov.14 in Des Moines, Iowa on CBS. It is unclear on who will attend the debate, but may the best man or woman win.
-Courtney Stout
At the debate, Hillary Clinton was placed in the center between her fellow male candidates with Bernie Sanders and Martin O'Malley to her right and Jim Webb and Lincoln Chafee on her left. CNN invited and even saved a podium for Vice President Joe Biden, just in case he wanted to discuss his views and what would happen if he was president. However, Biden did not show up at the debate. Clinton, former secretary of state delivered a strong performance. She defended her changing stances and is the Democratic party's presidential front runner. Sanders, senator of Vermont and Democratic socialist mostly stuck to care issues of the economy and inequality. He hasn't actually convinced voters he can overcome challenges a democratic socialist is sure to face in the general election. Former senator of Virginia, Webb struggled in the debate, answering questions with long answers. Chafee who was a former governor of Rhode Island and was a republican, and independent before he was a democrat "did not make a lasting impression" according to CNN. Chafee defended his vote to repeal the Glass-Steagall Act in 1999 saying it was his first vote and he'd just taken over his father's seat.
According to theatlantic.com. Chafee "failed to take responsibility for his own action, and also reminded viewers that he owes his political career to his father success." The Glass- Steagall Act separated investment and commercial banking activities, and was created in 1933. Former governor of Maryland, O'Malley challenged Sanders on gun control and made a call for stricter gun laws. O'Malley and Clinton both favor a stricter set of gun regulations. All candidates agreed they want to expand the social-safety net, raise taxes on the wealthy, reduce mass incarceration, regulate guns, avoid foreign entanglements, fight climate change and expand access to higher education. The second Democratic debate is set for Nov.14 in Des Moines, Iowa on CBS. It is unclear on who will attend the debate, but may the best man or woman win.
-Courtney Stout