American primary: Democrats Sanders and Buttigieg shoulder to shoulder

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A televised debate between the Democratic candidates was organized, Friday, February 7, 2020, in Manchester, New Hampshire, where the second stage of the primaries will take place, Tuesday, February 11.

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With our correspondent in the United States, Eric de Salve

D-4 before the next step. After the chaotic vote in Iowa and the relegation of Joe Biden, formerly favorite, in 4th position ... the second phase of the Democratic primary is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in Manchester, New Hampshire. But before that, the candidates for the Democratic nomination were gathered during a debate.

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From the opening, Joe Biden recognized his poor performance. " I took a hit in Iowa and I will probably take a hit here, " he said. On stage, the confrontation was therefore played between the two new favorites. The young 38-year-old mayor Pete Buttigieg , a declared homosexual, and the socialist senator Bernie Sanders , who came almost tied in Iowa, attacked each other on their eligibility.

Gather the American electorate

" His policy is " me or nothing "," launched the 38-year-old youngest centrist against the 78-year-old socialist dean. " We must bring together the maximum number of people in this process, " he added, accusing Bernie Sanders of having a political line too far left to rally the electorate.

A usual reproach for Senator Sanders who quickly brushed aside the remark. “ Me Pete, I don't have 40 billionaires who finance my campaign! Billionaires from the pharmaceutical industry, Wall Street and big financial interests! ", He replied.

Bernie Sanders then listed his proposals for, precisely, " bringing together " the Americans. He notably insisted on financial proposals such as an increase in the minimum wage or by attacking " billionaires and big companies ".

I'll tell you what is the right way to bring people together ...

Bernie Sanders during the Democratic debate in New Hampshire

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