welcome to a special edition of "new day." thursday, august 1st. 5:00 here in detroit. so much drama july couldn't handle it all. >> no, it quit. >> it quit on us so we had to make it august. this morning, who's waking up in a better position than last night? was there a breakout or a breakdown in the democratic debate. much of the analysis is in and the verdict is bruising. this was a demanding get it from all sides event, particularly for vice president joe biden. just about every candidate was attacking one aspect of joe biden's record or another. this time he was ready. he had a better and more energetic debate this time around, not perfect but better. >> senator kamala harris came out swinging and landed some blows on biden, but she found herself on the receiving end of some jabs, too. she was challenged on her new health care plan and her record as prosecutor.