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Robin Abcarian: Democratic debates mirror life: Men yell and interrupt. Women (mostly) wait their turn

Like millions of Americans, I closely watched two nights of debates among the Democratic presidential contenders. I came away persuaded that the party is indeed bending left, and that any one of the candidates presents a welcome contrast to the corporatism, cruelty and mendacity of the current administration.

Their policy positions are broadly similar - they all embrace universal healthcare and some version of free college. None would deport otherwise law-abiding immigrants who are in the country illegally. Some are terrified of the word "socialism."

But I was watching for something

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