Biggest takeaways from Tuesday’s 2020 Democratic debate in Detroit

Warren rebuked Delaney for suggesting Medicare for All would take something away from voters by eliminating private insurance. Delaney was attacking Sanders in the process, and the Massachusetts senator came to the Vermont lawmaker’s defense.

“We should deal with the tragedy of being uninsured and give everyone healthcare as a right,” Delaney said. “But why do we got to be the party of taking something away from people?”

“That’s what they’re running on,” he added. “They’re running on telling half the country that your health insurance is illegal. It says it right in the bill.”

Sanders prompted laughter from the audience when he offered a two-word response to Delaney: “You’re wrong.”

And Warren accused Delaney of echoing Republican talking points.

“So let’s be clear about this. We are the Democrats. We are not about trying to take away healthcare from anyone,” Warren said. That’s what the Republicans are trying to do. And we should stop using Republican talking points.”

These two top-tier candidates showed they’re more concerned with staying consistent on the issues than attempting to outshine the other.

This moment also revealed that health care will continue to be a central and divisive issue for 2020 Democrats along the campaign trail, with progressives pushing for Medicare for All and more centrist candidates urging against it.

There was heated debate on the issue for roughly 20 minutes. 2020 Democrats largely agree on most key issues, but not health care.

Warren made an emotional reference to Ady Barken, who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, on the debate stage.

Barken thanked Warren in a tweet.