What Went Down On Night One Of The First Democratic Debates

I appreciate that Lester Holt asked that “abolish private insurance” question. In our own editorial meetings we’ve had difficulty figuring out exactly where they all stand on health care. Let’s hope they ask the same question tomorrow as well. Which actually makes me wonder… will they ask the same or similar questions tomorrow night? Probably unfair to the candidates tonight if they ask the same questions, but then we may not hear their positions on key issues

Bill de Blasio bringing it.

Warren gets another chance to speak — not sure on the time but she’s got to be leading by the way. She reiterates her support for Medicare for All and uses it as another chance to talk about “fighting” for something, in this case for families because health care costs too much. “Courage” and “fight” are words she’s used early on in reference to pushing for policies that help working people.