Everything You Need to Know About the Next Primary Debates
The first set of Democratic debates provided plenty of memorable moments, from Kamala Harris making mince meat of Joe Bidens record on race, to Marianne Williamson delivering a tour de force on the power of love. Public perception has shifted accordingly, and on Tuesday, July 30th and Wednesday, July 31st, the top 20 candidates in the field will again take to the stage to make their case for why theyre the partys best bet to take down President Trump.
To see where the candidates stand before they step behind a podium for the second time, check out Rolling Stones 2020 Democratic Primary Leaderboard. To see where they stand on health care, closing the wage gap, the climate crisis, and other crucial issues, check out our 2020 Democratic Primary Policy Guide.
Heres everything you need to know about the debates:
How to watch the debates
The debates will be held at the Tuesday, July 30th and Wednesday, July 31st at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, Michigan. They will both begin at 8:00 p.m., and air live on CNN, CNN International, and CNN Español. They will be streamed on CNN.com. Dana Bash, Don Lemon, and Jake Tapper will be the moderators.
Which candidates made the debates?
The roster of 20 candidates who will participate in the second debates looks a lot like it did for the first debates in June. The only difference is that Montana Governor Steve Bullock has replaced Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), who dropped out of the race July 8th.
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