Democratic new hampshire debate
You're referring to the Democratic presidential primary debate held in New Hampshire!
Here are the details:
Date: February 7, 2020 Location: Manchester, New Hampshire Moderators: ABC News' George Stephanopoulos, CNN's Abby Phillip, and Univision's Ilia Calderón Participants: The top 7 Democratic presidential candidates, in alphabetical order:
- Amy Klobuchar (Minnesota Senator)
- Bernie Sanders (Vermont Senator)
- Elizabeth Warren (Massachusetts Senator)
- Joe Biden (Former Vice President)
- Michael Bloomberg (Former New York City Mayor)
- Pete Buttigieg (Indiana Mayor)
- Tom Steyer (Billionaire and activist)
Key moments:
- Impeachment inquiry: The debate took place just days after the House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The candidates discussed their positions on impeachment and the president's actions.
- Healthcare: The debate featured a lively discussion on healthcare, with candidates debating the merits of Medicare for All, public option plans, and the Affordable Care Act.
- Economy: The candidates discussed their plans to address income inequality, student loan debt, and the national debt.
- Climate change: The debate touched on the candidates' plans to address climate change, including their positions on the Green New Deal and carbon pricing.
- Foreign policy: The candidates discussed their approaches to international relations, including their views on Iran, North Korea, and the Middle East.
Notable quotes:
- Bernie Sanders: "We need a government that represents all the people, not just the wealthy and the powerful."
- Elizabeth Warren: "I'm not a fan of billionaires, and I think we need to do something about it."
- Joe Biden: "I'm not a socialist, and I'm not a communist, and I'm not a Marxist."
- Pete Buttigieg: "We need to stop pretending that we're going to solve this problem with a tweet."
- Michael Bloomberg: "I'm not a politician, and I'm not a career politician. I'm a businessman."
The debate was widely covered in the media, and it marked an important milestone in the Democratic primary campaign.