By Quentin Misiag
The second Democratic presidential debate takes center stage Nov. 14, live from historic Drake University in Des Moines, fewer than 80 days until the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses, scheduled for Feb. 1, 2016.
Campaign supporters for Hillary Clinton, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley have prepared a series of watch parties and post-debate gatherings, creating a daylong celebration and political spin.
During the debate, the Daily Iowan Ethics and Politics Initiative will provide readers crucial live coverage, from rapid-fire quick posts to in-depth analysis, photos, and videos. Follow along all weekend at dailyiowanepi.com for coverage of interest to Iowans.
The debate will be broadcast live on CBS. CBS News — which will host the debate with the Des Moines Register and KCCI-TV — will also live stream it.
Whether you’re traveling to Iowa, watching the debate on TV, or scrolling through social-media feeds for the latest happenings, here’s how to follow along:
- TWITTER: @DIpolitics, @quentin_misiag, @RebeccaMorin_, @Aleks_icic,@AmonteWalker, and #DemDebate
- FACEBOOK: Periodic updates will be uploaded, including photos, links to speeches, and more
- INSTAGRAM: Scroll through photos of speakers, debate setup, and more at@daily_iowan
- SNAPCHAT: Immerse yourself in the debate atmosphere and what greater Des Moines has to offer at thedailyiowan
ABOUT THE DEBATE
WHAT: Second Democratic presidential debate
WHEN: 8 p.m. Nov. 14 at WHERE: Sheslow Auditorium in Old Main at Drake University in Des Moines
HOSTED BY: CBS News
HOW TO WATCH: CBS News will broadcast the debate live. The Des Moines Registerand KCCI-TV (channel 8 in metro Des Moines) will also live stream it.
DEBATE PARTNERS: CBS affiliate KCCI-TV, the Des Moines Register, Twitter, Drake University, Twitter, the Iowa Democratic Party, and the Democratic National Committee
MODERATORS: Lead moderator: John Dickerson of CBS News. CBS congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes, KCCI-TV anchor Kevin Cooney, and Register columnist Kathie Obradovich will also moderate.
GETTING IN: The Iowa Democratic Party has a limited number of complimentary tickets available. Those interested in getting one of the 775 seats in the auditorium should email [email protected]
