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Democrats Criticize Upcoming Debate For Not Including Climate Change

Three dozen senators have signed a letter to the Commission on Presidential Debates asking for the topic to be examined in every debate. The first 2020 presidential debate is Tuesday.
Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., is leading an effort to ensure climate is addressed at every presidential debate this cycle.

When President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden face off Tuesday night in the first presidential debate, there's one topic they're not expected to get asked about: climate.

Thirty-six senators, to the Commission on Presidential Debates, urging that climate change receive more attention.

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