Sanders said the tone of Thursday's debate was sharper because he has been winning

Bernie Sanders explains the rougher tone of the Democratic debate — (Image credit: Twitter/@CNN)

Thursday's Democratic debate in Brooklyn was notably more contentious than the previous face-offs between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. After the debate, CNN asked Sanders if he thought the sharp elbows would make it harder for the Democratic Party to come together after a nominee is chosen. "Well, I think the tone was different because we have won seven out of the last eight state contests, and I think the Clinton campaign, and the secretary, are getting a little bit nervous," Sanders said. "I think it's undeniable that we have the momentum. We have been attacked a whole lot by the Clinton camp, but I am feeling very, very good coming into the New York primary on Tuesday."

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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.