Ten Democratic candidates took part in a fiery debate at Texas Southern University in Houston on Thursday night—and analysts say having all the leading candidates on the same stage raised almost everybody's game. Frontrunners Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, and Bernie Sanders managed to hold their ground, while rivals including Beto O'Rourke, Pete Buttigieg, and Amy Klobuchar were praised for strong performances. Julian Castro, however, was criticized by some for his attacks on Biden. Castro appeared to make the 76-year-old's age an issue as they clashed on health care, saying "Did you forget what you said two minutes ago?" after Biden said people would not have to buy in to his plan. New York, however, reports that Castro was the one who was wrong. More:
- Biden emerges unscathed. Biden, who repeatedly brought up his time serving under former President Obama, rambled at times but was more energetic and "steadier" than in his first two debates, according to the New York Times—and "none of the nine other candidates onstage appeared to significantly damage his candidacy." Kamala Harris, who memorably clashed with Biden on his record on racial issues during the first debate, did not lay into the former vice president or any of her other rivals, saving her attacks for President Trump.