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Night 2, here we go. #DemDebate #DemDebates

Michael Bennet, senator from Colorado. Sen. Bennet is a moderate candidate, who is particularly frustrated by the polarization in Washington. Earlier this year, he underwent treatment for prostate cancer. #DemDebates

@MichaelBennet Kirsten Gillibrand, senator from New York. Sen. Gillibrand is known for her #MeToo advocacy, pushing for reforms in the military and accountability in Congress. Gender equity is a centerpiece of her campaign, according to @voxdotcom #DemDebates

Julián Castro, former HUD secretary and former San Antonio mayor. Castro’s immigration ideas include a Marshall plan for Central America. He also has a policing plan to end “over-aggressive” and “racially discriminatory” American policing. #DemDebates

@JulianCastro Cory Booker, senator from New Jersey. Sen. Booker was formerly mayor of Newark (and is proud of it). His campaign centers on social and criminal justice reform, one of his notable plans being the “baby bonds” bill to give each child born a $1,000 savings account. #DemDebates

.@JoeBiden, former VP. He’s billing himself as the best candidate to beat Trump, and is on his third presidential run. He’s led in the polls. (Side note: quotes from him were hardest to find; he declined @nytimes and didn’t answer some of @washingtonpost questions) #DemDebates

@JoeBiden @nytimes @washingtonpost Andrew Yang, entrepreneur and founder of the nonprofit @venture4america. The centerpiece to Yang’s campaign is a universal basic income, called The Freedom Dividend. Americans aged 18-64 would receive a $1,000 check each month. #DemDebates

Tulsi Gabbard, U.S. representative from Hawaii. Rep. Gabbard is an Iraq War veteran, self-described as a “hawk” on terrorism. She was the first Hindu member of Congress. #DemDebates

Jay Inslee, governor of Washington. Gov. Inslee’s campaign is centered on climate change, aiming to rebuild American infrastructure and make US manufacturing greener (he even wore a green tie to the first debate). #DemDebates

@JayInslee Bill de Blasio, mayor of New York City. As mayor, he’s established universal pre-K and expanded paid sick leave. Despite his progressive wins, a poll found that 76 percent of New Yorkers did not want him to run for president. #DemDebates

Kamala Harris, senator from California. She is a progressive candidate and has made history in each political office she’s held. She’s caught flak for her role as a prosecutor, and gained a following for her pointed questions on the Senate Judiciary Committee. #DemDebates

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