What Went Down On Night One Of The Second Democratic Debate
O’Rourke, while answering a question about decriminalizing border crossings (he thinks they should not be decriminalized), makes a passing point that I’m sort of surprised isn’t getting more attention: What can America do to help Central American countries in turmoil? I.e., helping the countries at the roots of the migrant crisis.
It looks like the moderators are now asking if the candidates will back away from another popular liberal stance: decriminalizing the border. Warren stood by that stance, Pete kind of did. Will the moderates attack this too?
Sanders passes Warren in words spoken — she’s now in third, with Delaney in second.
Who held the floor on night one?
Number of words spoken by candidates participating in night one of the second Democratic debate, as of 8:48 p.m. Tuesday
| Candidate | Words Spoken | |
|---|---|---|
| Bernie Sanders | 730 | |
| John Delaney | 673 | |
| Elizabeth Warren | 650 | |
| Pete Buttigieg | 454 | |
| Amy Klobuchar | 407 | |
| Beto O’Rourke | 396 | |
| Steve Bullock | 353 | |
| Marianne Williamson | 324 | |
| John Hickenlooper | 275 | |
| Tim Ryan | 268 |
