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The 8th Democratic Debate In 100 Words (And 4 Videos)

In Miami and on Univision, the eighth Democratic debate focused heavily on issues important to Latinos.

Wilfredo Lee-AP

Democratic presidential candidates, Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., stand together before the start of the Univision, Washington Post Democratic presidential debate at Miami-Dade College, Wednesday, March 9, 2016, in Miami.

Wilfredo Lee

In Miami and on Univision, the eighth Democratic debate focused heavily on issues important to Latinos. It meant Sanders and Clinton parted ways with Obama, promising to end deportations. Clinton was asked some tough questions, including whether she would suspend her campaign if she was indicted over her email issue. “It’s not going to happen,” Clinton said. “I’m not even answering that question.” Sanders was faced with a video in which he praised Fidel Castro. He said despite all the bad, Cuba did make strides in health and education. The two sparred again on her Wall Street speeches. Watch the highlights and catch up on wall-to-wall coverage.

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