Biden, Harris had the most speaking time during Wednesday's Democratic debate
For those who watched Wednesday night's Democratic debate, it comes as no surprise that former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) spoke the most.
Biden topped the list with 21 minutes, 27 seconds of speaking time, The New York Times reports, followed by Harris with 17 minutes, 18 seconds; Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) with 13 minutes, 5 seconds; and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) with 11 minutes, 25 seconds. Biden and Harris began the debate with back and forth on health care, and kept it up throughout the night, discussing immigration, criminal justice reform, and climate change.
The middle of the pack all had roughly the same amount of speaking time — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee talked for 10 minutes, 48 seconds; Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) for 10 minutes, 47 seconds; former HUD Secretary Julián Castro for 10 minutes, 37 seconds; and Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) for 10 minutes, 25 seconds.
Subscribe to The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
Bringing up the rear, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and businessman Andrew Yang both spoke for less than 10 minutes, with de Blasio clocking in at 9 minutes, 17 seconds and Yang at 8 minutes, 53 seconds. During the first Democratic debate on Tuesday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) had the most speaking time (18 minutes, 48 seconds), followed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) with an even 18 minutes.
Create an account with the same email registered to your subscription to unlock access.
Sign up for Today's Best Articles in your inbox
A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com
Catherine Garcia is night editor for TheWeek.com. Her writing and reporting has appeared in Entertainment Weekly and EW.com, The New York Times, The Book of Jezebel, and other publications. A Southern California native, Catherine is a graduate of the University of Redlands and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
-
Ukraine cheers House approval of military aid
Speed Read Following a lengthy struggle, the House has approved $95 billion in aid for Ukraine and Israel
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
-
Poland, Germany nab alleged anti-Ukraine spies
Speed Read A man was arrested over a supposed Russian plot to kill Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
-
Israel hits Iran with retaliatory airstrike
Speed Read The attack comes after Iran's drone and missile barrage last weekend
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
-
Peter Murrell: Sturgeon's husband charged over SNP 'embezzlement' claims
Speed Read SNP expresses 'shock' as former chief executive rearrested in long-running investigation into claims of mishandled campaign funds
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
-
Mark Menzies: Tories investigate MP after 'bad people' cash claims
Speed Read Fylde MP will sit as an independent while party looks into allegations he misused campaign funds on medical expenses and blackmail pay-out
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
-
Why Johnson won't just pass Ukraine aid
Speed Read The House Speaker could have sent $60 billion in military aid to Ukraine — but it would have split his caucus
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
-
Sudan on brink of collapse after a year of war
Speed Read 18 million people face famine as the country continues its bloody downward spiral
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
-
Trump's first criminal trial starts with jury picks
Speed Read The former president faces charges related to hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published