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Live: Clinton, Sanders and rest of Democratic 2016 field debate in Vegas

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Jim Webb, Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton, Martin O'Malley and Lincoln Chafee during the national anthem at the start of the Democratic presidential debate at Wynn Las Vegas on Oct. 13, 2015.(Photo: Josh Haner, The New York Times/Pool/European Pressphoto Agency)


LAS VEGAS<span style="color: Red;">*</span>—<span style="color: Red;">*</span>It’s time for the first Democratic presidential debate<span style="color: Red;">*</span>of the 2016 campaign.
Front-runner Hillary Clinton will anchor the stage at Las Vegas' Wynn casino,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>flanked by Bernie Sanders, the Vermont senator leading her in New Hampshire, and former Maryland governor Martin O’Malley. Former Virginia senator Jim Webb and former Rhode Island governor<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Lincoln Chafee<span style="color: Red;">*</span>will also participate.
The forum is an opportunity for Clinton to change the narrative from her use of a private email server to her policy proposals. For Sanders, the challenge is to expand his appeal to minority voters. Underdogs O’Malley,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Webb and Chafee are looking to gain any traction in polls.
Follow USA TODAY's live updates below for all the highlights from the two-hour debate (all times are Eastern):
9:56 Question to Clinton: How can you credibly represent the views of the middle class (given her personal wealth)? She cites her and her husband’s humble beginnings and says everyone should have the same opportunity. ``There is no comparison’’ between the policies of Democrats and Republicans, says Clinton.
O’Malley draws distinction with Clinton, who does not want to break up the big banks. ``We need to reinstate Glass Steagall and that’s a huge difference’’ on this stage, says O’Malley. Clinton says the problem goes beyond bad banking actors. There needs to be ``a<span style="color: Red;">*</span> lot of attention’’ to the banks, including breaking them up ``if they pose a risk.’’ Sanders says unequivocally: ``We have got to break them up!''
9:53 Clinton takes the discussion beyond criminal justice reform: ``We’ve got to do more about the lives of these children’’ and calls for a ``new New Deal’’ for minorities.
9:51 Q: Do black lives matter or do all lives matter?
Sanders: ``Black lives matter,’’ he says. ``We need to combat institutional racism from top to bottom.’’<span style="color: Red;">*</span>O’Malley: ``Black lives matter and we have a lot of work to do to reform our criminal justice system and to address race relations.’’
9:48<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Sanders brings down the house<span style="color: Red;">*</span>by agreeing with her: ``The American people are sick and tired of hearing about your damn emails,’’ he says. ``Let’s talk about the real issues,’’ he says, to a standing ovation.
9:46 Clinton gets first question about her private email server and turns it to the Benghazi committee after repeating her defense. <span style="color: Red;">*</span>``This committee is basically an arm’’ of the Republican National Committee. ``I am still standing,’’ she says, to applause.
9:39 Sanders is asked about his conscientious objector status during Vietnam: ``I am not a pacifist,’’ he says, citing his support for action in Afghanistan. ``Yes, I am prepared to take this country into war’’ when necessary, says Sanders.
9:36 First Benghazi question: Clinton defends Libya invasion and says it prevented genocide without troop losses.
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Former Virginia senator Jim Webb<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: John Locher, AP)

9:32:<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Webb complains about lack of airtime.
9:30<span style="color: Red;">*</span>O’Malley says Clinton's support for a no-fly zone in Syria ``would be a mistake’’ because ``you have to enforce it.’’ Clinton responds by citing O’Malley’s endorsement of her in 2008 and says there is ``an opportunity’’ to move toward a political, diplomatic solution.
9:27<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Sanders passes on directly attacking Clinton for her war vote and instead highlights his skepticism from the very beginning. He says he voted to stop ethnic cleansing in Bosnia and<span style="color: Red;">*</span>does support force under<span style="color: Red;">*</span>some circumstances. O’Malley says legislators ``got railroaded’’ over the war.
9:24<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Chafee takes jab at Clinton for voting to go to war in Iraq, which he opposed. ``I did my homework.’’
9:21 Discussion moves to Russia. Clinton on Putin: ``We have to stand up to his bullying’’ and says the U.S. has to make clear it’s not ok to be in Syria bombing. Sanders calls Syria a ``quagmire in a quagmire’’ and says he will make sure the U.S. doesn’t get involved. He calls for a coalition of Arab countries to step up.
9:18 O’Malley gets in on the gun action, says it’s time to push back against the NRA. He highlights his record on gun control as governor and accuses Sanders of ``pandering to the NRA.’’ Sanders hits back: ``You have not been in the United States Congress,’’ where it's hard to pass legislation, says Sanders.
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Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton talk before the CNN Democratic presidential debate on Oct. 13, 2015, in Las Vegas.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: David Becker, AP)

9:12: Sanders and Clinton duel on guns. Sanders<span style="color: Red;">*</span>gets question about his voting record on guns, including a vote to shield manufacturers from prosecution. ``This was a broad and complicated bill,’’ he said. Clinton says `no’ to question about whether Bernie is tough enough on guns. On shielding manufacturers: ``It wasn’t that complicated to me,’’ she said of the vote. ``Everyone else has to be accountable but not the gun manufacturers,'' said Clinton.
9:09<span style="color: Red;">*</span>O’Malley defends his record as Maryland governor, including high arrest rates in Baltimore. He says they saved lives, primarily poor and black, and says crime also began to retreat.
9:08 Chafee once again takes veiled swipe at Clinton: ``I have not changed on the issues,’’ he said. ``You’re looking at a block of granite’’
9:04 Sanders cites Denmark and Sweden as models for making the nation more socialist and equitable in terms of wealth distribution. Q: You don’t consider yourself a capitalist? Sanders responds by deriding ``casino’’ capitalism.
9:00<span style="color: Red;">*</span>First question is to Clinton about whether she’s inconsistent on the issues. ``I’ve been very consistent throughout the course of my entire life,’’ she says. Question: Are you a progressive or a moderate? <span style="color: Red;">*</span>``I don’t take a back seat to anyone’’ when it comes to progressive issues.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>``I’m a progressive who likes to get things done.’’
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Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton and Martin O'Malley take the stage before the CNN Democratic presidential debate.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: John Locher, AP)

8:58 Clinton introduces herself and says raising wages are at the center of her campaign. We need to do more beyond raising the minimum wage, she says.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Highlights tax cuts for middle class families. Only candidate to highlight women’s issues, including paid family leave, and gay rights.
8:56 Bernie Sanders doesn’t bother with the pleasantries of introducing himself: "Our campaign finance system is corrupt and is undermining democracy,’’ he says in coming out swinging on the issues. His second big issue is criminal justice reform.
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Former Maryland governor Martin O'Malley<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: John Locher, AP)

8:54<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Martin O’Malley introduces himself and his family, moves quickly to a heavy focus on economic inequality. "Economic injustice threatens to tear our country apart.’’
8:51 Jim Webb highlights his considerable foreign policy experience, including his experience in the Senate. ``I’ve spoken about economic fairness and social justice since day one.’’ He highlights his humble beginnings and introduces his children. ``The highest priority will be the working people.’’
8:49<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Lincoln<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Chafee introduces himself. Says he’s the only candidate who’s been a mayor, U.S. senator and a governor. He opposed Bush tax cuts and the Iraq war. Highlights Rhode Island’s economic record. "In almost 30 years of public service I’ve had no scandals… and I have high ethical standards,’’ in an early jab, seemingly, at Hillary Clinton.
8:41:<span style="color: Red;">*</span>The candidates are on stage as Sheryl Crow kicks things off with the National Anthem.




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