Top Moments of the <br />Democratic Debate in Washington DC The debate had been originally <br />scheduled to take place in Phoenix, AZ, <br />but was moved to Washington D.C. To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, <br />the debate took place without an audience. The podiums of candidates <br />Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders were <br />the recommended six feet apart, <br />per the Centers for Disease Control. The current coronavirus <br />crisis in the U.S. dominated <br />the content of the debate. Both candidates indicated they <br />would mobilize the military in order <br />to halt the spread of the virus. Asked about their own health, <br />the candidates described the steps they <br />are taking to curtail their own risk of getting the virus. Both Biden and Sanders said they <br />would mandate medical treatment for <br />undocumented migrants who have the coronavirus. Both candidates touted their <br />own healthcare plans, the Biden <br />Healthcare Plan and Medicare for All. The more heated moments of the <br />debate emerged as the candidates criticized <br />each other's record on several issues, including <br />the War in Iraq and the Brady Bill. Former Vice President Biden <br />said he would pick a woman as <br />his running mate for Vice President. Other topics of focus during <br />the debate included the climate crisis, <br />immigration and foreign policy.
