Bump and Update: Here's the transcript of the debate. Some early news of the debate shows much criticism of Howard Dean for his confederate flag remark.

Sharpton called the Confederate flag "America's swastika," accused Dean of misquoting King and said of Dean's flag comment, "I think it is insensitive and you ought to apologize for it. You are not a bigot but you appear to be too arrogant to say 'I'm wrong.'"

When Dean again tried to defend himself, Sharpton dismissed him, saying he sounded more like "Stonewall Jackson than Jesse Jackson" and accusing Dean of stereotyping southern whites by suggesting they all display the Confederate flag on their pickups.

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Original Post 11/4 3pm

Eight of the nine Democratic presidential nomination contenders will debate tonight on CNN at 7 pm ET--sponsored by Rock The Vote.

Who's missing? Dick Gephardt, who would rather campaign in Iowa.

What's different about this debate? Young voters will ask the questions.

Just goes to show Dick Gephardt really is your father's oldsmobile.