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An ideological divide among Democrats in the United States has been exposed in public, during the second round of presidential debate for the party’s nominee.

Publicly funded healthcare was a key issue – with heated exchanges between the party’s progressive and centrist candidates.

What were some of the key issues addressed in the latest Democratic Party presidential debate?

The battle for the Democratic presidential nomination in the United States continues to heat up, as the remaining candidates faced off in another primary debate on Tuesday evening.

Hosted by CBS News, the debate was the tenth in the ongoing series of Democratic Party debates and featured six candidates: Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, and Tom Steyer.

The contenders tackled a range of issues, including healthcare, climate change, gun control, foreign policy, and race relations. The debate was notably absent of interruptions and personal attacks between the candidates, unlike previous debates that were marked by acrimonious exchanges.

One of the key areas of focus was healthcare, with Sanders and Warren defending their plans to implement a government-run Medicare-for-All program. Biden and Klobuchar, however, criticized the high cost of such a program, emphasizing the need for a more moderate approach that would build on the existing Affordable Care Act.

The climate crisis was also addressed, with all the candidates offering various strategies to address the issue. Buttigieg touted his plan for a carbon tax, while Steyer highlighted his experience as a climate activist and investor. Warren proposed investing in green technology, while Sanders emphasized the need for international cooperation.

Gun control emerged as another contentious topic, with the candidates differing on their proposals for regulating firearms. Warren called for stricter background checks and banning assault weapons, while Biden advocated for legislation to hold gun manufacturers accountable for gun violence. Klobuchar proposed a ban on bump stocks and large capacity magazines, while Buttigieg emphasized the urgency of taking action to address gun violence.

Foreign policy also featured prominently, with the candidates discussing US relations with Iran and the ongoing conflict in Syria. Buttigieg offered a nuanced approach that sought to de-escalate tensions, while Sanders emphasized his opposition to US military intervention abroad. Warren criticized President Trump’s handling of foreign policy, while Biden stressed the importance of maintaining alliances with NATO and other world powers.

The debate was seen as a more substantive and constructive exchange between the candidates than previous debates, with the participants drawing contrasts on policy and vision rather than attacking each other personally. The next round of primary voting is set to take place in South Carolina on February 29th, followed by Super Tuesday on March 3rd, where a majority of the Democratic delegates will be at stake. The stakes are high in this race, as the eventual Democratic nominee will face off against Republican incumbent Donald Trump in the November presidential election.