Get ready for the Rumble, Round Two on CNN at 8PM ET. Once again, I'll be watching tonight's Democratic presidential candidates debate with a group of Democrats and will leave my thoughts and observations in the comments section. Please share yours, too.
Tonight's lineup is:
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet
Former Vice President Joe Biden
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker
Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio
Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
California Sen. Kamala Harris
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee
Businessman Andrew Yang
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Bemused commented
2019-08-02 05:20:45 -0400
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I actually enjoyed the first round which filled in some gaps in my understanding of certain issues. The second round was disgusting old-school politics of the sort so heartily detested by non-Trumpian voters. There was so much mud-slinging going on that I can’t even remember who warned against this sort of behaviour.
John McKee commented
2019-08-02 00:38:34 -0400
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If the Democrats were to have an 11th Commandment, it would make sense for it to be ’Thou shalt not besmirch the most popular person in the firmament, B H Obama. Considering that 97% of the party still holds great affection and respect for the man, what were these people thinking???
Eyes On Fox commented
2019-08-01 09:57:41 -0400
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Bemused feel lucky you saw the truncated version, particularly the 2nd night.
Even progressive MSNBC is struggling to make sense of night two. I’m watching Stephanie Ruhle straining mightily to spin it positive and largely failing. The Republican on the panel pretty much rules (no pun intended) the conversation.
The smartest post debate observation I saw on MSNBC was by progressive host Laurence O’Donnell who warned Democrats they’re about to cross the line where they’ve gone so far criticizing each other they will have significant problems sharing the ticket or giving endorsements.
Maybe by 9 PM (it’s shy of 10 AM now) tonight Rachel Maddow can dream up a line of happy talk to cheer me up but right now I’m depressed.
Even progressive MSNBC is struggling to make sense of night two. I’m watching Stephanie Ruhle straining mightily to spin it positive and largely failing. The Republican on the panel pretty much rules (no pun intended) the conversation.
The smartest post debate observation I saw on MSNBC was by progressive host Laurence O’Donnell who warned Democrats they’re about to cross the line where they’ve gone so far criticizing each other they will have significant problems sharing the ticket or giving endorsements.
Maybe by 9 PM (it’s shy of 10 AM now) tonight Rachel Maddow can dream up a line of happy talk to cheer me up but right now I’m depressed.
Bemused commented
2019-08-01 06:18:45 -0400
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Watched the replay, unfortunately a truncated verson due to CNN’s decision to return to the normal schedule (“Early start”).
While the first bunch of candidates focused mainly on substance, last night’s lot spent far too much time trying to mark points by criticising the others, especially Biden. Not terribly instructive or entertaining.
I do find it intriguing to realise that a great deal of the criticism addressed at Biden was for stuff that happened DECADES ago. An op-ed written in 1981 ???? Puleeeeze.
That said. I hope the Dems select a younger person. I’ve not yet made up my mind as to whom.
While the first bunch of candidates focused mainly on substance, last night’s lot spent far too much time trying to mark points by criticising the others, especially Biden. Not terribly instructive or entertaining.
I do find it intriguing to realise that a great deal of the criticism addressed at Biden was for stuff that happened DECADES ago. An op-ed written in 1981 ???? Puleeeeze.
That said. I hope the Dems select a younger person. I’ve not yet made up my mind as to whom.
Eyes On Fox commented
2019-07-31 22:59:07 -0400
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Fan, the 2016 Republican primaries were the logical conclusion of over 30 years of right-wing hate radio. Trump was the first candidate I can recall who is a product of talk radio and its clearing house Fox News. Trump took the establishment into the gutter and the fever swamp it feeds. Conflict is his key to success. Not the Democrats who need approximately 6,000,000 more votes to win and can’t afford to turn off millions of voters pandering to a rabid, resentful base.
Ellen commented
2019-07-31 22:01:58 -0400
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Biggest applause tonight is Castro thanking Obama for the good economy.
Ellen commented
2019-07-31 21:44:28 -0400
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Boom! Gillibrand says the first thing she’ll do as President is to Clorox the Oval Office.
Eyes On Fox commented
2019-07-31 21:29:47 -0400
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Oh my goodness, Kamala Harris isn’t going there again: busing! She backflipped post debate on mandatory federal busing and now she’s pounding her chest in moral indignation in a reverse backflip. 😫
Eyes On Fox commented
2019-07-31 21:24:25 -0400
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Thank you Andrew Yang for pointing out the real enemy is Trump! Watching Biden and Booker, both far better men, pointlessly tossing crime reform mud at each other was painful.
Eyes On Fox commented
2019-07-31 20:53:47 -0400
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So much stupidity on healthcare. Both Kamala and Biden let their emotional stress get the best of them. Seeming confuse insurance companies with pharmaceutical companies. 😒
Eyes On Fox commented
2019-07-31 20:51:31 -0400
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I don’t know why I changed my mind to watch this farce. Only Cory Booker made sense in saying the goal is health care as a right and squabbling over the minutia of how to get there only benefits Trump.
CNN is activity helping Trump with his oppo research.
CNN is activity helping Trump with his oppo research.
Ellen commented
2019-07-31 20:41:47 -0400
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This infighting is depressing. We have a crooked traitor in the WH and these guys are arguing over health policy when any one of them is far better than Trump’s “repeal and good luck” plan.
Ellen commented
2019-07-31 20:38:10 -0400
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Pantaleo is the NYC cop who killed Eric Garner, in case you’re wondering.
Ellen commented
2019-07-31 20:37:16 -0400
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Protesters were shouting “Fire Pantaleo” and I can’t breathe.”
Marge Arnold commented
2019-07-31 20:30:31 -0400
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Could you make out what was being yelled during Booker’s opening?
Ellen commented
2019-07-31 20:28:11 -0400
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Biden’s strong opening for applause even though I’ll guess this is more of a Bernie, Warren, Kamala crowd.
Ellen commented
2019-07-31 20:20:17 -0400
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Slightly bigger crowd tonight. The crowd is quieter tonight. Some scattered but enthusiastic applause for Inslee on climate change.
Ellen commented
2019-07-31 20:14:41 -0400
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Bigger crowd tonight than last night here at Dem HQ.