Tougher criticism as Democrats debate in New Hampshire Published on February 08, 2020 at 06:04AM by By STEVE PEOPLES, AP National Political Writer MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Fueled by a growing sense of urgency, the Democrats' leading presidential contenders were set to embrace more aggressive tactics as Friday night's high-stakes debate got underway and the 2020 primary season roared into a critical new phase. Seven Democrats faced off in New Hampshire, just four days before the state's first-in-the-nation primary election, for what could be the final debate-stage meeting for multiple candidates. The field has been shaken and reshaped by chaotic Iowa caucuses earlier this week that raised deeper questions about several candidates' political survival. Acknowledging the stakes, Joe Biden's campaign was predicting a “forceful, fiery” performance. Two candidates, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Midwestern Mayor Pete Buttigieg, entered the night as the top targ