The candidates for the Democratic Party’s nomination for the 2008 U.S Presidential Election have been debating the issues in Iowa. It is in Iowa that the first major test in the Democrats’ nomination process will take place with the caucus there in January 2008. Yesterday’s debate was chaired by former White House communications chief, George Stephanopoulos, who served under President Bill Clinton.  During the debate Sen. Barack Obama’s experience came under scrutiny. To watch the debate – click here.  To read the Washington Post’s report on the debate, click here.