The Democratic Debates

<p>Twenty Democrats seeking their party’s presidential nomination have now made their case to American voters. We take a look at their visions for the future, the breakout performances and the state of the race. Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/alexander-burns" target="_blank">Alexander Burns</a>, who covers national politics for The New York Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/thedaily" target="_blank">nytimes.com/thedaily</a>. </p><p>Background reading: </p><ul><li>Here are takeaways from the<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/26/us/politics/2020-democratic-debate-tonight.html?smid=pc-thedaily" target="_blank"> first night</a> and the<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/27/us/politics/democratic-debate-live.html?smid=pc-thedaily" target="_blank"> second night</a> of the debates.</li><li>See which candidates spoke the most<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/06/26/us/elections/debate-speaking-time.html?smid=pc-thedaily" target="_blank"> on Wednesday</a> and<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/06/27/us/elections/debate-speaking-time.html?smid=pc-thedaily" target="_blank"> on Thursday</a>.</li><li>Read more of our<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/news-event/2020-election?smid=pc-thedaily" target="_blank"> 2020 election coverage</a>.</li></ul>