Getty Bernie Sanders vs. Ted Cruz Debate
Senators Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz will take part in their second debate on President Donald Trump’s tax plan on CNN tonight, Tuesday night November 28 at 9 p.m. Eastern. They will be accompanied by Sen. Maria Cantwell and Sen. Tim Scott. If you would like to watch the debate but are not near a television tonight, CNN will make it available to stream for those with a cable and satellite log-in and for those without.
Cruz and Sanders last faced off in October to debate taxes, and then faced off in February when they debated Obamcare on CNN. Tonight’s debate will be moderated by CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash in Washington, D.C. Cruz and Sanders will also take questions from voters across the country during the town hall event. The debate is scheduled to last 90 minutes and end at 10:30 p.m. Eastern. Here’s what you need to know to access live streams of the event between the ideologically-opposed senators. You can watch a YouTube video of the live stream below or watch a better version using one of the other options. Be ready to switch to one of these other options in case the YouTube live stream goes down.
If You’re in the United States & Don’t Have a Cable or Satellite Log-In
Users can watch CNN’s coverage on their computers live via Sling TV, an online streaming service that provides access to select channels for a monthly fee. Here’s how to sign up for a free 7-day trial so you can watch tonight’s debate for free. First, click here to go to the Sling website. Click on “Watch Now 7 Days Free.” Create an account. Select the channel package or packages you want. Make sure to include Sling Orange, which includes CNN. Enter your payment information. Sling Orange costs $20 per month, but if you cancel your subscription within seven days of signing up, you will not be charged. Download the app for your computer to start watching.
If you’re using a tablet or another streaming mobile device, take the same steps as above to get a Sling subscription. Then you can watch via the Sling TV app.
If You Have a Cable or Satellite Log-In
The event will be live streamed on CNNgo, which is available online and on mobile devices. You can access CNN’s live stream of the debate at this link. The live stream will start automatically at 9 p.m. Eastern if you’re logged in already. Although CNN has offered some previous debates via its live stream for free, the press release for tonight’s live stream indicates that you will need a cable or satellite subscription in order to watch via CNN go.
You can also access the debate via CNNgo apps for Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, Samsung Smart TV and Android TV and on the CNN mobile apps for iOS and Android. The debate will also air on CNN’s SiriusCMChannel 116 and Westwood One Radio NEtwork.
If you miss the live viewing you can still catch the debate later. The Town Hall Debate will be available tomorrow, November 29, through on demand via cable/satellite systems, CNNgo platforms and CNN mobile apps.