Democratic Debate, Part 1: Follow Along With NPR

The first half of the 20-candidate Democratic field for president takes the stage tonight; NPR's reporters will provide real-time analysis and fact-checking.

Angela Hsieh/NPR Election 2020 starts in earnest tonight and tomorrow night as Democratic candidates, split into two groups of 10, debate policy and who's best-suited to beat President Trump. Follow real-time analysis and fact-checking on NPR.org as you watch tonight. On the stage at 9 p.m. ET tonight: New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker Former HUD Secretary Julian Castro New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio Former Maryland Rep. John Delaney Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Washington Gov. Jay Inslee Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren The debate will air on NBC, MSNBC and Telemundo. Here are some points to watch for: 8 Political Questions Ahead Of The Debates With front-runner Joe Biden under pressure, can another candidate, like Elizabeth Warren, make the most of the opportunity? Who'll Snag Viewers' Attention? Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren. (Alex Wong/Getty Images ) Will Trade Be The Big Divider? And Other Policy Questions "Medicare-for-all" and the Green New Deal also could spark differences among candidates. And what would each tackle first as president? Dems In The Details Sens. Bernie Sanders, Cory Booker And Kirsten Gillibrand. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call/Getty Images) In Their Own Words Want to get to know the candidates ahead of the debate? Many of them — including Booker, Castro, Inslee, Klobuchar, O'Rourke and Warren — have made their opening arguments on NPR's Morning Edition.  The NPR Politics Podcast has hit the campaign trail for in-depth interviews with several candidates, including Booker. Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can sign up here. Looking for more great content? Check out all of our newsletter offerings — including Daily News, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to our Breaking News Alerts emails. |  Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy | NPR 1111 N. CAPITOL ST. NE WASHINGTON DC 20002