banning muslims from the united states as necessary for its security. >> a total and complete shutdown of muslims entering the united states until our country's representatives can figure out what the hell is going on. >> democratic presidential candidates have been working to distance themselves from the rhetoric. bernie sanders running behind hillary clinton in the polls even participated in an interfaith round table this week in washington to speak directly with muslim leaders. controversies are expected to be a key issue with candidates taking to the stage saturday for the third democratic debate. >> all of the democratic candidates will criticize donald trump for his comments about security and religion. and i think that that will give an opportunity for the democratic candidates to show that they are not donald trump and present a much more nuanced picture. >> voters of all faiths are watching especially in reports of incidents of destruction and vandalism of mosques has risen.