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Live fact-checking the sixth Democratic presidential debate in Los Angeles

National
Dec. 19 debate spread
Democratic presidential candidates stand on stage before a Democratic presidential primary debate Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, in Los Angeles, Calif. (AP)
Katie Sanders
By Katie Sanders
December 20, 2019

PolitiFact reporters and editors are live fact-checking Wednesday’s Democratic presidential debate. Follow along with our coverage below.

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