The Los Angeles Times and CNN invited the major Democratic presidential candidates to address the challenges facing the nation. The 90-minute forum was held in the Harry Chandler Auditorium at The Times in downtown Los Angeles.
The audience included representatives of The Times and CNN, as well as a mix of government, business, civic, education and community representatives invited by the hosts.
Transcripts of the forum can be found on The Times' World Wide Web site at:
http://www.latimes.com/debates
Video of the forum also will be available at the site. A forum with Republicans George W. Bush and John McCain will be held today.
