Issues: LGBTQ

Video: FactChecking the First Debate

June 27, 2019

In this video, we review claims made during the first Democratic debate by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, former Rep. Beto O’Rourke of Texas and Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio.

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