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How 2020 Democrats fared in final debate before Iowa caucus

Season 2020 Episode 16 | 9m 09s

Six candidates for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination met on stage in Iowa Tuesday night for the final debate before the state’s caucuses in early February. Electability was a prominent theme, as the candidates sparred over who would be able to beat President Trump in November. Amna Nawaz reports and Judy Woodruff talks to Radio Iowa’s O. Kay Henderson about how Iowa voters are reacting.

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