Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Martin O'Malley face off in South Carolina debate

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The three Democrats running for president, Hillary Clinton, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and former Gov. Martin O'Malley (Md.) are debating in South Carolina Sunday night, after three days of increased attacks between the two frontrunners, Clinton and Sanders. Hours before the debate, Sanders released his plan to instituted a government-run, Medicare-for-all health plan, and Sanders has also recently reversed his support for giving gun manufacturers immunity from lawsuits. O'Malley, polling in the single digits, is trying to prove he's a viable candidate.

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Peter Weber, The Week US
Peter Weber, The Week US

Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.