Democrats Debate - CBS News

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Before Sunday's Big Apple debate, John Edwards, middle, shakes John Kerry's hand before taking off the gloves, as Dennis Kucinich looks on.

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On one side of the table sat CBS News anchor Dan Rather, flanked by CBS 2 political reporter Andrew Kirtzman and New York Times White House Correspondent Elizabeth Bumiller. On the other side sat the candidates: John Kerry, Rev. Al Sharpton, John Edwards, and Dennis Kucinich.

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Bumiller, Rather, and Kirtzman (seated) get prepped for the hour-long live telecast.

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Kucinich makes a point as his fellow candidates react.

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Edwards focuses on Kucinich.

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Kerry gets the ears of his opponents.

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Kerry listens intently to a question from the other side of the table.

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Edwards has the floor.

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Edwards: Is he the guy who has most of "the Elvis"?

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Rev. Sharpton makes a point.

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During the debate, Rev. Sharpton admonished the media not to count him (or Kucinich) out of the race.

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The crew behind the televised debate.

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Behind the scenes, moderator Rather engages in conversation.