KING: Welcome back. Twelve candidates facing off tomorrow night on the debate stage in Ohio hosted by CNN and the New York Times. You see the room right there. One issue dividing the Democratic field? Gun buyback programs. CNN's Jeff Zeleny is live in Columbus, Ohio for us. Jeff, we've seen some sparks fly on the day before the debate here.</s>ZELENY: John, we certainly are. I think certainly a preview of what we can hear tomorrow evening on the debate. At least that's what Senator Cory Booker is suggesting. Take a look at a tweet he sent out just a short time ago aimed directly at Pete Buttigieg on gun buybacks. He says this, he said, "Calling buyback programs confiscation is doing the NRA's work for them Pete Buttigieg, and they don't need our help." So John, what's happening here is really a continuation of the discussion that has been going on inside this Democratic primary campaign about gun buybacks. Beto O'Rourke started it. He said all AK-47s and ar-15s should be confiscated. Of course, those are fighting words to many voters. John, particularly, we should keep in mind where this debate is taking place. Here in the state of Ohio. If Democrats are to be competitive a year from now which of course is the big picture here of the primary, what does this language tomorrow night on the stage do to the general election capabilities for Democrats? So all of this coming front and center. We'll see how Pete Buttigieg responds tomorrow night. John?</s>KING: It'd be fascinating to watch. Jeff Zeleny, appreciate it. I appreciate you're out there talking to voters as well. Tomorrow night's debate moderated of course by CNN and the New York Times, live tomorrow night, 8 p.m. Eastern. You don't want to miss it. Thanks for joining us today in the INSIDE POLITCS. Don't go anywhere. Busy news day. Brianna Keilar starts right now. Have a great afternoon.
2020 Dems Divided Over Proposed Gun Buyback Programs.