Democratic debate: candidates prepare to face off in Los Angeles – live updates
Candidates taking the stage at Loyola Marymount University will seek to break through as impeachment dominates the headlines
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Joe Biden will be at center stage tonight, as the former vice president maintains his lead in the polls despite a number of gaffes and attacks from Trump and his allies.
A new CNN poll released today showed Biden leading the primary with the support of 26% of Democratic voters, while Bernie Sanders came in second at 20%.
CNN poll (Dec. 12-15):
Biden in first with 26%
Sanders in second with 20%
CNN poll (March 14-17):
Biden in first with 28%
Sanders in second with 20%
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One of the names missing from the list of debate participants: Tulsi Gabbard. The Hawaii congresswoman didn’t meet the qualifications for today’s debate, but she said she wouldn’t have participated even if she had qualified.
For a number of reasons, I have decided not to attend the December 19th "debate" — regardless of whether or not there are qualifying polls. I instead choose to spend that precious time directly meeting with and hearing from the people of New Hampshire and South Carolina.
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