Debate takeaways: Bernie bruised but not broken

BILL BARROW and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Democrats held their final debate before the South Carolina presidential primary and the critical Super Tuesday contests that follow three days later. Here are some key takeaways.BERNIE BASH Bernie Sanders is rarely a quiet voice, but he has managed to get through nine debates with few bruises. That ended Tuesday night when he was attacked on multiple fronts by every opponent. The overarching themes: Sanders can rile up a crowd but can't get things done. He is unelectable as a democratic socialist. He will drag down the Democratic House majority. "Can anyone imagine moderate Republicans voting for him?" former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg asked. Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar noted that Sanders' proposal
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