Democratic Primary Debate: Here Are Some Questions We Need Answered

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Hey, CNN. Big night tonight. Feeling ready? Good. Of course you are. But just in case you’re still light on tough debate questions, or in case some corporate beancounter somewhere has demanded you treat this debate like a UFC fight night (there was a bit of a hiccup there earlier this month), we’ve got some suggestions.

What are the most productive ways for white people to be involved in the struggle against racial injustice in this American moment, and how will you lead by example?

Every single one of the debaters tonight is white. Given that the president has clearly signaled that he is about to run for re-election on a platform of white patriarchy, and that terrorism by white extremists is our biggest immediate domestic threat, this is an essential question to ask, even if the president weren’t in the midst of one of his self-generated controversies about his racism. — Jamil Smith

What is your plan to phase out fossil fuels, and how fast would you do it?

July is on track to be the hottest month in recorded history. There is almost universal agreement among scientists that any serious plan to beat the climate crisis involves phasing out the use of fossil fuels: no more drilling, no more refining, keep it in the ground. But few of the 2020 Democratic contenders have offered a serious plan to end our dependence on fossil fuels before it’s too late for our country and for the planet. No serious climate agenda leaves out a plan and a timeline for getting to zero fossil fuels. The coal, oil and gas companies and their lobbyists will use everything in their arsenal to resist you, so any plan to phase out fossil fuels should also explain how to defeat the fossil fuel lobby as well. — Andy Kroll

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https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/democratic-primary-debate-questions-answers-865300/