The first Democratic debate for the 2016 presidency premiered Tuesday, October 13 on CNN. While it did not hold as much entertainment value as the Republican debate did, the standout candidates, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, still managed to bring in 15.3 million viewers. The debate “brought a little bit of everything: tensions, humor,” and, most of all, substance.

The debate started off with each candidate stating their qualifications and the issues they are looking to improve if elected. Bernie Sanders’ key points included climate change, unequal distribution of wealth, systematic racism, more jobs for the middle class and more youth programs in low-income neighborhoods. While Clinton shares some of Sanders’ ideas, she is more open to finding middle ground with Congress when it comes to taxation. Clinton also mentioned issues such as LGBT rights, equal pay, paid family leave, increasing scientific research and clean energy.

Lincoln Chaffee spoke about “income inequality, and closing the gap between the haves and the have-nots” and expressed a desire to end America’s current wars. Jim Webb stated that his “highest priority will be the working people who every day go out and make this country stronger at home, and who give us the right reputation and security overseas under a common-sense foreign policy.” Martin O’Malley also brought the issues of improving public schools and comprehensive gun safety to the table.

Tensions began to arise later in the debate concerning Sanders’ opposition to capitalism. Clinton responded to Sanders’ remark that he does not consider himself part of the “casino capitalist process” and that the United States should look up to countries like Denmark by saying, “We are not Denmark. I love Denmark. We are the United States of America. And it’s our job to rein in the excesses of capitalism.”

Hillary Clinton also faced her moment for criticism regarding her infamous “email scandal.” Sanders quickly came to her defense. “The American people are sick and tired of hearing about your [her] damn e-mails,” argued Sanders. “Enough of the emails, let’s talk about the real issues facing the United States of America.” Chaffee was quick to add that, “We have to repair American credibility…we need someone that has the best in ethical standards as our next president,” to which Hillary declined to respond.

The Democratic candidates share similar views on most issues, such as closing the wage gap, global warming, and helping the middle class. What sets them apart is how radical or open-minded they are in dealing with the issues.