Debate watchers most impressed by Sanders, Biden — CBS News poll
But many say this 10th debate made them nervous about the Democratic field.
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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.
Watch what's happening in the auditorium before the CBS News Democratic debate gets underway in Charleston, South Carolina.
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.
Scott told "CBS This Morning" that Sanders has been able to attract support from African-American and Hispanic voters with his positions on health care.
Candidates will have their first test with a Democratic electorate that is expected to be mostly minority — 60% of the turnout here on Saturday is expected to comprise black voters.
To appear onstage in Charleston on February 25, Democratic candidates have to meet a delegate or polling threshold.
After exceeding the 10% threshold in two national polls Tuesday, Mike Bloomberg qualified for the Nevada debate Wednesday, as well as the South Carolina debate next week, which will be hosted by CBS News.
The debate will take place in South Carolina on February 25. The Democratic National Committee announced details for the first four early-voting state presidential primary debates.
The debate is one of four announced for 2020 by the Democratic National Committee in the early-voting states.