South Carolina debate: How to watch and listen tonight

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Watch here starting at 8 p.m.:

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The 10th Democratic presidential debate will take place Tuesday in South Carolina, days before the state’s primary election and a week before voters in 14 states go to the polls on Super Tuesday.

If the debate in Las Vegas is any indication, viewers may be in for round 2 of an event that saw former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg targeted literally from the first question of the debate.

Bloomberg was attacked by every candidate on the stage, all of whom are on the record as saying they believe the New York billionaire is trying to buy the Democratic presidential nomination.

Here’s what you need to know about the next Democratic primary debate:

When: The debate takes place Tuesday.

Where: The Gaillard Center in Charleston, South Carolina, is hosting the debate.

What time: The debate will begin at 8 p.m. ET and is set to end at 10 p.m.

Who is in: Those who have qualified to participate are:

  • Former Vice President Joe Biden
  • Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg
  • Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg
  • Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar
  • Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders
  • Entrepreneur Tom Steyer
  • Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren

What are the qualifications:

To qualify for the South Carolina debate, candidates must have been allocated at least one pledged delegate to the National Democratic Convention from either Iowa, New Hampshire or Nevada.

Or, candidates can qualify by receiving 10% or more support in at least four polls or 12% or more support in two single-state polls in South Carolina.

Who is hosting: CBS News is co-hosting the debate with the Congressional Black Caucus Institute.

Who is moderating the debate: "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell, "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King, "Face the Nation" moderator and senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan, chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and "60 Minutes" correspondent Bill Whitaker will be asking the questions.

What channel: CBS will broadcast the debate.

Livestream: The debate will be streamed live on CBS.

Live updates: Come back here beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET Tuesday for live updates from the debate.

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