In the first Democratic debate with no black or Latino candidates on stage, the lone nonwhite contender, Andrew Yang, said income inequality was responsible for the absence of minorities among the top-tier candidates — and said his plan for universal basic income was the solution.
“It’s both an honor and disappointment to be the lone candidate of color on the stage,” Yang said when asked what message the lack of racial diversity sent to viewers and voters.
The debate Thursday, sponsored by Politico and PBS, was held at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Besides Yang, the debate included Joe Biden, […]
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