Yang, asked what message the mostly white panel sends to voters, said it is 'both an honor and a disappointment to be the lone candidate of color on the stage tonight'
The Democratic presidential field is historically large and diverse, reflecting the diversity of the Democratic coalition, but no African American candidates made the stage.
Mr. Yang didn't mention former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro or Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, neither of whom qualified for the December debate but are still in the race. "And the question is why am I the lone candidate of color on this stage? Fewer than 5% of Americans donate to political campaigns. You know what you need to donate to political campaigns? Disposable income."
Sen Bernie Sanders was asked the same question -- and pivots to climate change, drawing a sharp word from the moderator.
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