Tonight will be the first debate of the democratic presidential candidates in Las Vegas. There will be 5 candidates on the stage including Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Martin O’Malley, Lincoln Chafee, and Jim Webb. While Clinton and Sanders have gained the most media attention to date the other three candidates hope that this debate will give them a chance to shine. CNN has announced that Vice-President Joe Biden is welcome to take part in the debate, and they will hold a spot for him up until the event kicks off.