The Democratic Debates, Night One: Political Dynamics to Watch – The New York Times

Single-Issue Candidates

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There is no mistaking why Jay Inslee, the governor of Washington State, is running: climate change, climate change, climate change. It is an issue of huge concern to Democrats, and Mr. Inslee hopes that pushing the whole field on it will boost his candidacy. Tulsi Gabbard, a representative from Hawaii, is expected to emphasize peace, an especially resonant topic as the United States considered strikes against Iran in recent days. Can her dovish rhetoric (including her controversial defense of some hostile nations like Russia and Syria) make a mark?