Photos: Preparing for the Democratic debate in Atlanta

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Photos: Preparing for the Democratic debate in Atlanta

11/19/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Podiums are displayed on the debate stage a day before the televised MSNBC/The Washington Post Democratic Presidential debate inside the Oprah Winfrey Soundstage at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Tuesday, November 19, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

November 19, 2019 - Atlanta - Stacey Abrams, along with Democratic Party of Georgia chair Nikema Williams and other guests, attends a roundtable discussion on voter suppression in Georgia. Meanwhile, impeachment proceedings were visible on the TV behind her. The event was hosted by the Democratic National Committee. Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro participates in a conversation with Angela Rye at Paschal's on November 19, 2019, in Atlanta. Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

November 19, 2019 Sandy Springs - Senior Advisor Kimberly Guilfoyle delivers a keynote speech at Heritage Sandy Springs Museum and Park in Sandy Springs on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. The GOP hold an event in support of President Trump the day before Dems debate in Atlanta. Women for Trump hosted an 'Empower Hour' ahead of the Democrat debates to highlight the accomplishments of President Trumpâs administration and his commitment to empowering women and families. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

November 19, 2019 - Atlanta - Ahead of the Democratic Presidential Debate, candidate for the Democratic nomination Tom Steyer held a roundtable discussion and luncheon in Atlanta to talk with local African American leaders. Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com

11/19/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Crews continue to work on the final touches of the debate stage a day before the live televised MSNBC/The Washington Post Democratic Presidential debate inside the Oprah Winfrey Soundstage at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Tuesday, November 19, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

November 19, 2019 Sandy Springs - Supporters cheer as Senior Advisor Kimberly Guilfoyle delivers a keynote speech at Heritage Sandy Springs Museum and Park in Sandy Springs on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. The GOP hold an event in support of President Trump the day before Dems debate in Atlanta. Women for Trump hosted an 'Empower Hour' ahead of the Democrat debates to highlight the accomplishments of President Trumpâs administration and his commitment to empowering women and families. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Attendees listen to U.S. Democratic presidential candidate JuliÃ¡n Castro as he participates in a conversation with Angela Rye at Paschal's on November 19, 2019, in Atlanta. Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

November 19, 2019 - Atlanta - Stacey Abrams, along with Democratic Party of Georgia chair Nikema Williams and other guests, attends a roundtable discussion on voter suppression in Georgia. The event was hosted by the Democratic National Committee. Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com

11/19/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Crews continue to work on the final touches of the debate stage a day before the televised MSNBC/The Washington Post Democratic Presidential debate inside the Oprah Winfrey Soundstage at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Tuesday, November 19, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

11/19/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Podiums are set up for Democratic presidential candidates as crews continue to work on the final touches of the debate stage for the MSNBC/The Washington Post Democratic Presidential debate inside the Oprah Winfrey Soundstage at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Tuesday, November 19, 2019. This is the fifth debate for the 2020 presidential race. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro arrives to a conversation with Angela Rye at Paschal's on November 19, 2019, in Atlanta. Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

November 19, 2019 - Atlanta - Ahead of the Democratic Presidential Debate, candidate for the Democratic nomination Tom Steyer held a roundtable discussion and luncheon in Atlanta to talk with local African American leaders. Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com

November 19, 2019 - Atlanta - Rev. Dr. Gerald Durley (from left), Tom Steyer and Atlanta Councilman Michael Julian Bond gather for a photo before the event. Ahead of the Democratic Presidential Debate, candidate for the Democratic nomination Tom Steyer held a roundtable discussion and luncheon in Atlanta to talk with local African American leaders. Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com

November 19, 2019 - Atlanta - Tom Steyer talks with State Senator Gail Davenport during the event. Ahead of the Democratic Presidential Debate, candidate for the Democratic nomination Tom Steyer held a roundtable discussion and luncheon in Atlanta to talk with local African American leaders. Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com

November 19, 2019 - Atlanta - Tom Steyer talks with State Senator Gail Davenport during the event. Ahead of the Democratic Presidential Debate, candidate for the Democratic nomination Tom Steyer held a roundtable discussion and luncheon in Atlanta to talk with local African American leaders. Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com

11/19/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia --A banner is displayed outside of the Oprah Winfrey Stage for the MSNBC/The Washington Post Democratic Presidential debate at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Tuesday, November 19, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

11/19/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- A table for the debate moderators is set up as crews continue to work on the final touches of the debate stage a day before the televised MSNBC/The Washington Post Democratic Presidential debate inside the Oprah Winfrey Soundstage at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Tuesday, November 19, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

11/19/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Crews continue to work on the final touches of the debate stage a day before the live televised MSNBC/The Washington Post Democratic Presidential debate inside the Oprah Winfrey Soundstage at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Tuesday, November 19, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

November 19, 2019 Sandy Springs - Supporters cheer as Senior Advisor Katrina Pierson delivers a keynote speech at Heritage Sandy Springs Museum and Park in Sandy Springs on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. The GOP hold an event in support of President Trump the day before Dems debate in Atlanta. Women for Trump hosted an 'Empower Hour' ahead of the Democrat debates to highlight the accomplishments of President Trumpâs administration and his commitment to empowering women and families. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

11/19/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Marc Greenstein, MSNBC vice president of creative production design, talks about the design of the sound stage a day before the televised MSNBC/The Washington Post Democratic Presidential debate inside the Oprah Winfrey Soundstage at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Tuesday, November 19, 2019. The Oprah Winfrey Soundstage is the largest soundstage on the Tyler Perry Studio grounds. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

11/19/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Crews continue to work on the final touches of the debate stage a day before the live televised MSNBC/The Washington Post Democratic Presidential debate inside the Oprah Winfrey Soundstage at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Tuesday, November 19, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

November 19, 2019 Sandy Springs - Supporters cheer as Senior Advisor Katrina Pierson delivers a keynote speech at Heritage Sandy Springs Museum and Park in Sandy Springs on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. The GOP hold an event in support of President Trump the day before Dems debate in Atlanta. Women for Trump hosted an 'Empower Hour' ahead of the Democrat debates to highlight the accomplishments of President Trumpâs administration and his commitment to empowering women and families. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro participates in a conversation with Angela Rye at Paschal's on November 19, 2019, in Atlanta. Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

November 19, 2019 Sandy Springs - Senior Advisor Kimberly Guilfoyle delivers a keynote speech at Heritage Sandy Springs Museum and Park in Sandy Springs on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. The GOP hold an event in support of President Trump the day before Dems debate in Atlanta. Women for Trump hosted an 'Empower Hour' ahead of the Democrat debates to highlight the accomplishments of President Trumpâs administration and his commitment to empowering women and families. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

November 19, 2019 Sandy Springs - Senior Advisor Katrina Pierson delivers a keynote speech at Heritage Sandy Springs Museum and Park in Sandy Springs on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. The GOP hold an event in support of President Trump the day before Dems debate in Atlanta. Women for Trump hosted an 'Empower Hour' ahead of the Democrat debates to highlight the accomplishments of President Trumpâs administration and his commitment to empowering women and families. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro takes a photo with an attendee following a conversation with Angela Rye at Paschal's on November 19, 2019, in Atlanta. Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro participates in a conversation with Angela Rye at Paschal's on November 19, 2019, in Atlanta. Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

November 19, 2019 Sandy Springs - Supporters cheer as Senior Advisor Kimberly Guilfoyle delivers a keynote speech at Heritage Sandy Springs Museum and Park in Sandy Springs on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. The GOP hold an event in support of President Trump the day before Dems debate in Atlanta. Women for Trump hosted an 'Empower Hour' ahead of the Democrat debates to highlight the accomplishments of President Trumpâs administration and his commitment to empowering women and families. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

November 19, 2019 Sandy Springs - Supporters cheer as Senior Advisor Kimberly Guilfoyle delivers a keynote speech at Heritage Sandy Springs Museum and Park in Sandy Springs on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. The GOP hold an event in support of President Trump the day before Dems debate in Atlanta. Women for Trump hosted an 'Empower Hour' ahead of the Democrat debates to highlight the accomplishments of President Trumpâs administration and his commitment to empowering women and families. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate JuliÃ¡n Castro participates in a conversation with Angela Rye at Paschal's on November 19, 2019, in Atlanta. Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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11/19/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Podiums are displayed on the debate stage a day before the televised MSNBC/The Washington Post Democratic Presidential debate inside the Oprah Winfrey Soundstage at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Tuesday, November 19, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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