In tonight’s Democratic debate, each of the candidates will have one minute and 15 seconds for direct responses to questions and 45 seconds for rebuttals. There are no closing statements. Follow our live coverage:
Castro Opens With a Nod to Capital Gains Tax OverhaulAnd Here Are the Openings for the Top Five: Buttigieg, Harris, Sanders, Warren, BidenSouth Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg gave a nod to Sept. 11, 2001, saying he would try to lead the country in an inspirational way. California Sen. Kamala Harris largely directed her remarks to President Trump, "who we all know is watching."
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders -- who appeared to miss a cue to start speaking and sounds like he is battling a sore throat -- nevertheless gave a version of his stump speech. "It goes without saying that we must and will defeat Trump, the most dangerous president in the history of this country. But we must do more."
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren began by talking about her upbringing in Oklahoma and her college degree from a university in Texas. "The paths to America's middle class have gotten a lot smaller and a lot narrower," she said. Finally, former Vice President Joe Biden sought to convey urgency in his remarks, saying he refuses to wait to find cures for cancer and giving children access to pre-K.
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