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The Battle of the Dems Comes to Brooklyn

Bernie Sanders at a rally in New Orleans, Louisiana, July 26, 2015. Photo by Nick Solari
Bernie Sanders at a rally in New Orleans, Louisiana, July 26, 2015. Photo by Nick Solari

After a few accusations and finger pointing, the two left-standing Democratic candidates, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton, have agreed on a date for their face-off debate.

The two presidential wannabes both have deep roots in the Empire State: Hillary is a former New York senator, and Bernie is a homie who left to the greener pastures of Vermont, where he presently serves as a senator.

The great debate date is inscribed to take place on April 14, in Brooklyn, and will be hosted by CNN in partnership with Time Warner Cable’s NY 1, a channel which is focused on New York news stories.

Coming into the debate Clinton is ahead of Sanders by quite a bit delegate-wise. Sanders’ Wisconsin win last Tuesday gives him a nice boost and builds momentum. He has succeeded in the last five out of six primaries last held, helping Sanders campaign and giving Clinton a run for her money.

The New York primary will be held on Tuesday, April 19, only five days after the debate.

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