Democratic debate new hampshire
You're referring to the Democratic presidential debate held in New Hampshire!
Here are the details:
Date: February 7, 2020 Location: Manchester, New Hampshire Host: ABC News, in partnership with Apple News and WMUR-TV Moderators: George Stephanopoulos, David Muir, and Linsey Davis
Candidates who participated:
- Joe Biden
- Michael Bloomberg
- Pete Buttigieg
- Tulsi Gabbard
- Amy Klobuchar
- Bernie Sanders
- Tom Steyer
- Elizabeth Warren
Key moments:
- Healthcare: The debate focused heavily on healthcare, with candidates discussing their plans to improve the Affordable Care Act, expand Medicare, and reduce prescription drug costs.
- Impeachment: The debate touched on the impeachment of President Trump, with some candidates calling for his removal from office and others arguing that it was a partisan witch hunt.
- Economy: Candidates discussed their plans to address income inequality, raise the minimum wage, and reduce student loan debt.
- Climate change: The debate highlighted the candidates' differing approaches to addressing climate change, including their positions on fracking, fossil fuel subsidies, and the Green New Deal.
- Foreign policy: Candidates discussed their views on international relations, including their stances on Iran, North Korea, and the Middle East.
Notable quotes:
- "I'm not a socialist. I'm a capitalist. And I'm a Democrat." - Joe Biden
- "We need to take on the fossil fuel industry, and we need to take on the pharmaceutical industry." - Bernie Sanders
- "I'm not a billionaire, I'm a businessman. And I'm going to use my business skills to get things done." - Michael Bloomberg
- "We need to have a conversation about the role of government in our society. We need to have a conversation about the role of corporations in our society." - Elizabeth Warren
Aftermath:
The debate was widely covered in the media, with many outlets declaring it a "make-or-break" moment for some of the candidates. In the days following the debate, some candidates saw a surge in donations and poll numbers, while others struggled to regain momentum. The debate ultimately helped to further solidify the top-tier candidates and set the stage for the next round of primaries.