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CBS News is moving forward with plans for a Democratic debate in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, switching questions to put greater emphasis on issues like national security and foreign policy in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris.
When is the next Democratic debate?
Expect questions to turn to Paris, where at least 128 people died on Friday in a series of deadly attacks that rocked France’s capital and added renewed energy to the debate over Islamic terrorism.
Who’s in the Democratic debate?
CBS News is sponsoring the debate along with the Des Moines Register and will broadcast it on several formats. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and former Maryland Gov. Martin OMalley will face off in their second debate tonight from 9-11 p.m.ET at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.
He pointed to former tech executive Carly Fiorina’s first undercard debate performance, where her initial splash on the scene catapulted her into the main debate stage for the next Republican forum – and kept her there.
But by the time a debate ends – often late into the evening – the interest surrounding the event may have already waned.
“Face the Nation” anchor John Dickerson will be the principal moderator. All three Democratic candidates are set to discuss various issues, and it looks like this debate is set to make streaming history. A CBS/New York Times poll found that 62 percent of Democratic primary voters think Clinton could bring about real change in Washington, D.C., while 35 percent think she will not be able to do so.
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Political reporter Major Garrett will host a preview of the debate hour before it begins on CBSN. For those that are watching the debate on their non-connected TVs, CBSN is a good “second screen” option to get a few more information about what the candidates will be talking about.
