Google shows which Dem presidential candidates won the internet's attention after first debate

>>>Click through to see the most interesting Google Trends and voter questions during and after the Democratic Party's first Presidential debate. >>>Click through to see the most interesting Google Trends and voter questions during and after the Democratic Party's first Presidential debate. Photo: Wilfredo Lee, AP Photo: Wilfredo Lee, AP Image 1 of / 11 Caption Close Google shows which Dem presidential candidates won the internet's attention after first debate 1 / 11 Back to Gallery

Take a breath. The first leg of the marathon race for the Democratic Party's nomination for the 2020 Presidential Election is over.

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While Part II of the first debate will be underway this evening, there's a lot to dissect from last night's political mud-wrestling match. Sure, there were winners and losers, zingers and gaffes. Co-moderator Chuck Todd of NBC is actually the one taking the most heat for how he asked a specific foreign policy question.

There was also a whole lot of Spanish being uttered.

And, somehow, against heavy odds, President Trump didn't find a way to drown out the discourse with his Tweets. Although, he'll have plenty of opportunities to do so, starting tonight.

In today's social media age, the internet, not just the pundits and water cooler sessions, can tell the tale of the tape.

Last night and this morning, there does not seem to be a consensus about who actually "won."

For many Texas voters and others the highlight of the night might have been former San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, who finally put some shine on his campaign thanks to attacking fellow Texan and former congerssman Beto O'Rourke.

Above, you can click through to see some of the most interesting Google Trends and voter questions during and after the Democratic Party's first Presidential debate.

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