WATCH: Warren on why the economy isn’t working for everyone

Politics

Sen. Elizabeth Warren started off the first Democratic presidential debate answering a question about her policy driven campaign and how it may affect what is seen as a good economy.

Warren said Wednesday: "Who is this economy really working for?" She says, "It's doing great for a thinner and thinner slice at the top."

The Massachusetts senator says the economy is working well for "giant oil companies" and those who want to invest in private prisons, but not for those struggling and Americans facing the effects of climate change.

The second question of the night went to Sen. Amy Klobuchar on her criticism of the concept of free college.

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