4 Takeaways From The South Carolina Democratic Debate

(From left) Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg, former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren take the stage before the Democratic debate.

Cameron Pollack for NPR

The Democrats debated for the 10th time Tuesday night and it was a bit of a mess. There was shouting. There was overtalk. There were lots of attacks.

So what to make of that muddle? Here are four takeaways that emerged as the dust settled.

1. Joe Biden was focused on the win in South Carolina