Julián Castro Questions Joe Biden’s Memory at Democratic Debate

Castro’s comment is likely to feed lines of attack from Biden critics—it’s already prompted Cory Booker to question the former vice president’s “ability to carry the ball.”

Lachlan Markay

Reporter

Published Sep. 12 2019 9:14PM EDT

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Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro questioned former Vice President Joe Biden’s memory during a testy exchange at Thursday evening’s Democratic presidential debate.

Castro and Biden were sparring over their respective health-care plans when the former said his would automatically enroll uninsured people in a Medicare-type program while Biden’s...

Julián Castro Questions Biden’s Memory at Democratic Debate

Castro’s comment is likely to feed lines of attack from Biden critics—it’s already prompted Cory Booker to question the former vice president’s “ability to carry the ball.”

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Lachlan Markay