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Clinton Wins, Sanders Scores

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Oct 15, 2015 The front-runner had several victories in the debate, but Sanders has widened our political horizons: For the first time in the modern political era, Americans got to watch leaders of a mainstream party debate the relative merits of capitalism and democratic socialism. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Democratic Debate: Only Sanders Gave the Poor Their Due

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Oct 14, 2015 Vermont senator called for a revolution in banking, health care, child care and education Clinton kept her focus on the middle classThe Vermont senator called for a revolution in banking, health care, child care and education. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Missed the First Democratic Debate? Watch the Highlights Here

Staff / Truthdig Oct 14, 2015 For those of you who didn't have a chance to watch the first Democratic debate of the 2016 presidential race on CNN on Tuesday night, here’s an 18-minute clip that can get you caught up. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Debate: Sanders Rejects Intervention While Clinton Slams Iran and Putin and Supports Syrian Rebels

Juan Cole / Truthdig Oct 14, 2015 Foreign policy came up a bit in the Democratic Party debate. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Joe Biden’s Camp Confirms He’ll Be a No-Show at Tuesday’s Debate

Staff / Truthdig Oct 14, 2015 Vice President Joe Biden might still be planning to try to take over for boss Barack Obama in 2016, but for now he's apparently going to keep us all guessing. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Stephen Colbert Makes Fun of CNN for Trying to Lure Viewers With Absurd Joe Biden Ploy

Staff / Truthdig Oct 13, 2015 By now word's gotten out that CNN has prepared a lectern for the vice president, in case he decides to show up to the first Democratic presidential debate on Tuesday night. It's almost certain Biden won't actually show up, but at least the "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert got a few laughs out of CNN's ridiculous publicity stunt. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Martin O’Malley Accuses DNC of ‘Rigging’ 2016 Primaries for Hillary

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Aug 29, 2015 The Democratic presidential candidate and former Maryland governor told his fellow Democrats at the party's annual summer meeting that their nomination process was “rigged” in favor of Hillary Clinton. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )