Democratic Leaders Take Hits From All Sides in NH Debate

Surging Buttigieg slammed for relative youth and inexperience
Rivals attack Sanders for unrealistic policy promises

Andrew Yang, from left, Pete Buttigieg, Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar and Tom Steyer on Feb. 7.Photographer: Adam Glanzman/Bloomberg

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By Jennifer Epstein and Tyler Pager

February 8, 2020 at 1:37 AM UTC

Updated on

February 8, 2020 at 4:09 AM UTC

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The Democratic presidential candidates piled onto the surging Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg Friday in the first debate since voting for the 2020 nomination began, saying Sanders’ approach to governing was unrealistic and Buttigieg was unprepared for the job.

The candidates met for the first time since the Iowa results shook up the Democratic field, making Buttigieg and Sanders the top targets as Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren struggled for momentum.