Dems fight for breakout moments in debate

The 2020 presidential race is heating up ahead of part two of the first Democratic debate, which will feature former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Bernie Sanders and eight other candidates. Ten presidential hopefuls sparred in the first part of the debate with health care, immigration and the economy among the issues discussed. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper joined CBSN to break it all down.

• Jun 27, 2019
• 14:55

What to watch for in the 2nd round of debates

Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders and Kamala Harris are among the 10 Democrats taking the stage in Miami for round two of the first primary debate. Caitlin Huey-Burns, Antjuan Seawright and Molly Hooper join Elaine Quijano to discuss what to watch for.

• Jun 27, 2019
• 13:35

Harris confronts Biden

In a personal exchange, Sen. Kamala Harris confronted former Vice President Joe Biden about his comments about working with conservative lawmakers who supported segregation based on race, as well as his past stance against busing to desegregate public schools. CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright and CBSN political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez discuss the second night of the debate's strongest moment.

• Jun 27, 2019
• 4:52

Iowa voters react to debate

Ten more Democrats took the stage for round 2 of the first debate. CBS News campaign reporter Adam Brewster reports on the reaction from a watch party in Winterset, Iowa, while CBS News campaign reporter Musadiq Bidar reports from a watch party for undecided caucus-goers in Des Moines, Iowa.

• Jun 27, 2019
• 5:14

Harris confronts Biden over race at debate

At the second night of the first Democratic primary debate in Miami, Sen. Kamala Harris confronted former Vice President Joe Biden over his recent comments on working with segregationist senators and his opposition to busing. Biden defended himself, saying Harris was mischaracterizing his record.

• Jun 27, 2019
• 3:58

Bernie Sanders' spin room interview

CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns caught up with Sen. Bernie Sanders in the spin room. CBSN's Elaine Quijano, CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper, CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright, Democratic strategist at 270 Strategies Hari Sevugan and CBSN political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez discuss Sanders' debate performance.

• Jun 28, 2019
• 6:14

Kamala Harris in spin room post-debate

Sen. Kamala Harris spoke in the spin room after her dramatic debate performance where she confronted former Vice President Joe Biden. CBSN's Elaine Quijano, CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper, CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright, Democratic strategist at 270 Strategies Hari Sevugan and CBSN political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez discuss Harris' standout debate moments.

• Jun 28, 2019
• 5:43

Rifts emerge over race and age in Dem debate

The first set of Democratic debates have wrapped up, and the candidates are looking to reshape the 2020 presidential race. During the second night of debates, former Vice President Joe Biden was the target of many attacks, especially on racial issues and his age. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper joined CBSN to dive into the debate.

• Jun 28, 2019
• 14:47

Tulsi Gabbard on 2020 campaign

Congresswoman and 2020 presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard spent the holiday weekend campaigning in New Hampshire. Gabbard got a boost from last month's democratic debates. She joined CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the race and current U.S.-Iran relations.

• Jul 8, 2019
• 9:53

Biden says he'll fight back at next debate

Next week, Democratic presidential candidates will take the stage again for the second round of primary debates. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN from Washington with the stance Joe Biden is taking this time around.

• Jul 26, 2019
• 11:08

Kamala Harris releases health care proposal

As candidates prepare for the second round of 2020 Democratic primary debates this week, Sen. Kamala Harris has unveiled her health care plan. CBS News 2020 reporter Stephanie Ramirez and Democratic strategist Zach Friend join CBSN to talk about the plan and how Harris' opponents are responding.

• Jul 29, 2019
• 7:29

Democratic primary debate preview

Tonight we'll hear from 10 of the Democratic presidential candidates in the second primary debate. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN from Detroit with a look at what to expect.

• Jul 30, 2019
• 10:33

Democrats head to Detroit for debates

Democratic presidential candidates are gearing up for their second round of debates this primary season. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBSN political contributor and Washington Post reporter Sean Sullivan join "Red and Blue" for a preview.

• Jul 29, 2019
• 9:39

Sanders campaign on debate strategy

Bernie Sanders is one of 10 presidential candidates taking the stage Tuesday night in Detroit for night one of the second Democratic debate. Sanders' 2020 campaign manager Faiz Shakir spoke with CBS News about their strategy heading into the debate.

• Jul 30, 2019
• 7:02

N.H. voters on Democratic debate

New Hampshire voters at a watch party for the first night of the latest Democratic debate said they felt Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts had a strong night and were also impressed by South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg. CBS News digital reporter Nicole Sganga reports from Somersworth, New Hampshire.

• Jul 30, 2019
• 2:13

South Carolina and Iowa voters react to Democratic debate

At watch parties in Columbia, South Carolina and Ames, Iowa, voters said they didn't see a clear winner in the first night of the Democratic debate. CBS News political reporters LaCrai Mitchell and Adam Brewster check in from the early debate states

• Jul 30, 2019
• 3:48

Marianne Williamson spin room interview

2020 Democratic hopeful Marianne Williamson had some standout moments in the first debate on race and her fellow Democrats. Williamson spoke to CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns in the spin room, while Elaine Quijano moderated the CBSN panel with Democratic strategist Lynda Tran, Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez, CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper and Hillary Clinton communications director Jennifer Palmieri.

• Jul 30, 2019
• 11:35

Democratic post-debate panel

Elaine Quijano moderated CBSN's post-debate special featuring Hillary for American communications director Jennifer Palmieri, CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper, CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright, CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran and CBSN political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez. Watch the full special here.

• Jul 31, 2019
• 1:43:57

Moderates vs. progressives at Dems' debate

The first night of the Democratic primary debates in Detroit proved to be a showdown between moderates and progressives. Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren defended their proposals on health care, immigration and college tuition. CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright and CBS News political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez join CBSN to break down the main takeaways from the debate.

• Jul 31, 2019
• 14:43

Sanders, Warren slammed over "fairy tale" proposals

Democrats clashed during Tuesday night's debate in Detroit, as progressive Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren defended their policies from more moderate opponents. CBS News political contributor Ed O'Keefe reports from Detroit while CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper join CBSN to break down the highlights.

• Jul 31, 2019
• 13:37

Warren & Sanders team up in Detroit debate

Tuesday night's debate in Detroit put the Democratic party's ideological divide front and center. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran spoke to CBSN about the debate.

• Jul 31, 2019
• 10:19

Trump: Dems would cause "economic sinkhole"

After Tuesday night's Democratic debate in Detroit, President Trump tweeted that the candidates would lead the U.S. into an "economic sinkhole." CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN with more.

• Jul 31, 2019
• 4:00

Democrats spar on immigration policy

At the second Democratic debate, Julián Castro repeated his proposal to decriminalize border crossings, but the other Democrats on stage weren't ready to join him. CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joins Tanya Rivero on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.

• Jul 31, 2019
• 1:30

Hecklers at Democratic debate

Hecklers interrupted twice during the second night of the Democratic debate in Detroit. Ed O'Keefe and Caitlin Huey-Burns discuss from Detroit and Major Garrett join CBSN's "Red & Blue."

• Jul 31, 2019
• 2:21

Iowa voters react to debate

At a watch party in Winterset, Iowa, one voter told CBS News he was worried President Trump was the person enjoying watching Democrats attack each other. CBS News campaign reporter Musadiq Bidar joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" from the state with the first-in-the-nation presidential caucus to discuss.

• Jul 31, 2019
• 1:53

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