Curiosity about Tulsi Gabbard spiked during last night’s debate. And it was already simmering leading up to it.
Posted on AllSides June 27th, 2019
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At the first Democratic primary debate, it was clear the main goal for several candidates was to merely get their name on the national radar.
The crowded stage of 10 made it especially difficult. But a few candidates found a way to stand out.
During the debate, several tweets noted the massive spike in Sen. Cory Booker’s search traffic. But by the end of the night, two other candidates emerged from the crowded field — enough to get Americans searching their name.
One was New York City Mayor Bill de...