Ten Democratic presidential primary candidates took the stage in Detroit Tuesday night to prove they have what it takes to return the White House to Democrats. The Dogwood covered the second primary debate live on Twitter, putting the candidates’ ideas in context for Virginians.
HEALTHCARE
While @GovernorBullock and @BetoORourke discuss the merits of expanding the Affordable Care Act, the Trump administration is continuing to try and repeal the ACA. #DemDebate
— Dogwood (@vadogwoodnews) July 31, 2019
Find out what ACA repeal would mean for Virginia. https://t.co/3VzqLIJKKP
The #DemDebate candidates are discussing healthcare costs. A recent reported found that 78% of Virginians are worried about affording healthcare in the future. https://t.co/TdC4Agz6GW
— Dogwood (@vadogwoodnews) July 31, 2019
IMMIGRATION
The #DemDebate candidates are discussing immigration policy and how to handle undocumented immigrants.
— Dogwood (@vadogwoodnews) July 31, 2019
We recently spoke to an undocumented immigrant from Guatemala who told us about how being undocumented affects her life. #DemDebate https://t.co/o3HgV4LUEa
.@PeteButtigieg says we have a crisis of “cruelty and incompetence” on our hands at the southern border and criticizes the Trump administration’s immigration policies, which are overseen by former Virginia AG Ken Cuccinelli #DemDebate https://t.co/ycj0I99coj
— Dogwood (@vadogwoodnews) July 31, 2019
GUN SAFETY
The #demdebate candidates are discussing gun law reform, and may have already spent more time discussing the issue than the General Assembly.https://t.co/mukN6ussuU
— Dogwood (@vadogwoodnews) July 31, 2019
.@amyklobuchar calls out the NRA for its influence on the gun safety debate.
— Dogwood (@vadogwoodnews) July 31, 2019
In Virginia, the NRA played a key role in this year’s 90 minute special session on gun safety laws.https://t.co/J8D8XHacCz
CLIMATE
#DemDebate participant @Hickenlooper attacks the Green New Deal proposal.
— Dogwood (@vadogwoodnews) July 31, 2019
In Virginia, some activists are pushing their own Green New Deal. https://t.co/BB7w2mXDmi
The #DemDebate has pivoted to the issue of climate change, which could have especially devastating consequences for Virginia.https://t.co/sd2wPNUUCx
— Dogwood (@vadogwoodnews) July 31, 2019
The use of renewable energy continues to increase across the United States. In Virginia, solar energy continues to grow, providing thousands of jobs. #DemDebate https://t.co/jlJNyj3Wg0
— Dogwood (@vadogwoodnews) July 31, 2019
INFRASTRUCTURE
The #DemDebate has shifted to infrastructure. A recent report found that nearly 650 Virginia bridges are structurally deficient. https://t.co/4RT3zKY0rU
— Dogwood (@vadogwoodnews) July 31, 2019
.@amyklobuchar said she wants to invest in rural broadband. #DemDebate
— Dogwood (@vadogwoodnews) July 31, 2019
The digital divide is a critical issue in Virginia, including in @RepSpanberger’s district.https://t.co/OkUHKgyvlo
