The Second Democratic Debate: Watch Party and Discussion
Setup
Gather together to watch the 2020 presidential primary season continue with the second night of the official Democratic primary debate. What issues will dominate the discussion? Will the leading candidates meet expectations? Which dark horses will score unexpected points? We’ll watch the second group of contenders in this uncommonly large and diverse field take on our country’s most important job interview, with some of the country’s smartest (and most delightful) political junkies offering observations and insights along the way.
Speakers
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Mona CharenSyndicated Columnist -
John DickersonCorrespondent for “60 Minutes” on CBS -
Amy WalterNational Editor, Cook Political Report -
Charles SykesEditor of The Bulwark -
Fatima Goss GravesCEO of National Women’s Law Center -
Heidi HeitkampDirector of the University of Chicago Institute of Politics
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