Biden and Sanders go head-to-head in 11th Democratic debate
With the coronavirus pandemic at the top of Americans' minds, it was the first topic of discussion between the two Democratic presidential candidates.
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With the coronavirus pandemic at the top of Americans' minds, it was the first topic of discussion between the two Democratic presidential candidates.
Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden were both asked about how they'd address the spread of the coronavirus if they were president.
Sunday's debate was moved from Arizona to Washington, D.C., due to concerns about the coronavirus.
Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are set to face off in Arizona on March 15.
The 10th debate of the presidential primary cycle was the last before the pivotal South Carolina primary Saturday.
But almost no candidate was unscathed in the debate, which took place just four days before the pivotal South Carolina primary and one week ahead of Super Tuesday.
Michael Bloomberg made a reference to a bizarre and comical Times Square stalwart unique to New York City.
Biden said winning South Carolina by even one percentage point would be "enough" for him to stay in the race.
But many say this 10th debate made them nervous about the Democratic field.
Tonight's debate is the final one before the South Carolina primary on Saturday — and before voters in 16 states and territories go to the polls on Super Tuesday, March 3.
Democrats vying for the presidential nomination said they would boost federal funding for the Centers for Disease Control and the National Institutes of Health and improve relations with U.S. allies.
Warren told CBS News after the tenth Democratic debate that her track record demonstrates why she should be the progressive candidate to win the party's presidential nomination.
Bernie Sanders was also pressed about his comments on "60 Minutes" about Fidel Castro, saying "Cuba is a dictatorship. I've said that 8 million times."
Seven Democratic candidates met on stage in South Carolina for the last debate before the state's primary and Super Tuesday.
A third of residents in the Palmetto State report not being able to afford prescribed medication, survey shows.
What to watch for from the candidates in Tuesday night's debate.
Candidates seeking to participate will need to meet either a polling or delegate threshold to take part in the event.
"CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell and "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King will moderate the debate.
To appear onstage in Charleston on February 25, Democratic candidates have to meet a delegate or polling threshold.
Critics say the legal restrictions muzzle employees — and there is recent precedent for freeing them to speak.
Wednesday's debate in Nevada is the last before Saturday's caucuses, the third Democratic presidential nominating contest of 2020.
Democratic presidential candidates took aim at Bloomberg's billionaire status and derogatory remarks about women.
Michael Bloomberg was welcomed to his very first presidential debate with a fusillade of attacks generally reserved for front-runners.
Six candidates have so far qualified for Wednesday's debate, including Mike Bloomberg, who will be making his debate debut.