Six candidates - Sanders, Warren, Biden, Klobuchar, Buttigieg and Bloomberg - seek to break through as state readies for first primary contest in the westWhy tonight´s debate could be pivotal for Democrats 1.19am GMT Not long after the Democrats looking to unseat him take to the debate stage, Donald Trump is expected to speak at a rally in Phoenix, Arizona. 1.15am GMT The caucus format of the `first in the west` vote tends to favor the campaign with the strongest ground support, reports Dan Hernandez from Las Vegas.Nevadans who don´t vote early have to arrive at designated caucus precincts by 12pm to stand in their preferred candidate´s corner. Loyalty, in the raucous scene, can be tested. And tensions developed during debates and through paid and unpaid media may be on display. Nevadans working on the Las Vegas Strip who want to vote will be able to step away from their card tables, beverage stations, kitchens and housekeeping carts and join fellow staff in ballrooms reserved to caucus inside the MGM Grand, Bellagio, Wynn and other resorts.A Las Vegas Review-Journal and AARP Nevada poll released on Friday showed Sanders with 25% support, followed by Biden with 18%, Warren at 13%, the businessman Tom Steyer at 11%, and Buttigieg tied Klobuchar at 10%. Related: Bellwether caucuses: diverse Nevada is a crucial test for Democrats Continue reading...
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