Clinton, Sanders set for first Democratic presidential debate

Washington (AFP) - After ignoring her chief rival for months, White House heavyweight contender Hillary Clinton steps into the ring Tuesday to confront independent Senator Bernie Sanders in their first Democratic debate of the 2016 primary cycle.

Clinton will take center stage in Las Vegas joined by Sanders and three other hopefuls, and while there is unlikely to be a dramatic clash of personalities as seen in the first two Republican debates, the spotlight is likely to be on the top two candidates.

The former secretary of state will no doubt face pressure from Sanders, who will tout the populism of his political revolution in their much-anticipated encounter .... http://news.yahoo.com