Video: Des Moines Register Democratic Presidential Debate
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Ensuring an Open Administration
Hillary Clinton describes how she would ensure an open and transparent government, if elected.
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Recent Comments on Race
Joe Biden comments on previous statements regarding racial groups and his experience with civil rights. Barack Obama provides additional commentary regarding his perception of Joe Biden’s comments.
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Goals for First Year of Presidency
The candidates describe what they would seek to achieve in the first year, if elected.
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The Power of Wealth and Special Interest Groups
John Edwards describes how he would interact with special interest groups.
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The Dodd Family Political History
Christopher Dodd recalls how his father’s political career has motivated his own political life.
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Carolyn Washburn | Democrats Debate Introductory Remarks
Carolyn Washburn, editor of The Des Moines Register, introduces the debate issues and the participating candidates.Carolyn Washburn editor of The Des Moines Register introduces the debate issues, the ...
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Trade Relations and Human Rights
Joe Biden, Bill Richardson, Christopher Dodd, and John Edwards explain how they would adjust trade policies to ensure human rights are protected.
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Recommendations for Tax Increases
Bill Richardson, John Edwards and Hillary Clinton each describe the programs they believe are worthy of tax increases to fund and how they would adjust taxes.
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Priority of Balancing the Budget
The candidates describe how they would prioritize a balanced budget, if elected.
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National Debt and Relations with China
Bill Richardson and Christopher Dodd explain how they would adjust policies with China given America’s national debt.
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Funding for Candidates Recommended Programs
Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Bill Richardson, and Christopher Dodd each explain how they would fund those programs they are supporting while campaigning.
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Candidate Statement | Barack Obama
Barack Obama explains how he would address the challenges America faces.
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Candidate Statement | John Edwards
John Edwards explains what he feels is at stake during this election, including changing special interests.
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Entitlement Programs
Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Richardson describe how they how they will address problems with entitlement programs.
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Candidate Statement | Joe Biden
Joe Biden describes his leadership experiences and the changes he would make if elected.
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Recommendations for NAFTA
Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama describe the recommendations they would make regarding NAFTA.
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Candidate Statement | Bill Richardson
Bill Richardson describes the Iraq War as the most important factor affecting America.
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Impact of Energy Independence
Each of the candidates explain how they would address potential negative effects of moving towards energy independence.
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Candidate Statement | Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton describes the things she will work to change if elected.
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Subsidies for Biofuels
Christopher Dodd, Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton describe how they would address subsidies, conservation, and biofuels.



