Democrats Spar in Debate That Puts Buttigieg in Crosshairs
- Biden gives strong performance, avoids attacks from others
- Sixth Democratic debate covers broad range of issues
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The Democratic presidential candidates turned on each other in a feisty and wide-ranging debate that frequently put Pete Buttigieg, who’s been rising in polls, in the middle of attacks from both the party’s moderate and progressive wings.
Joe Biden, who has enjoyed front-runner status despite numerous gaffes and at times uninspiring campaign, gave one of the strongest performances of his third presidential run. But Buttigieg drew more attention as the target of Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren from the left and Amy Klobuchar from the right.