Despite the raucus nature of last night's debate, I think it was good prep for Hillary.

[DCBob]

There are some similarities between Bernie and Trump when it comes to debating. They both go for the sarcastic simplistic one-liners that get alot crowd response. Hillary handled those quite well from Bernie last night. She always responded forcefully with logical explanations then often fired back with an attack of her own that kept Bernie off balance. I think that will work with Trump as well.

She should thank Bernie for helping her prep for the big game!

[basselope]

1. LMAO!

Right, the kid gloves Bernie used on her is going to prepare her for what exactly?

It's a shame that Bernie is too much of a gentleman.

[Avalux]

2. The only person on that stage similar to Trump was Hillary.

Her rudeness in not shutting up when her time was done, her yelling and tomahawk chop....nasty. If that's what you want though - a candidate who acts like a Republican - there's nothing I can do for you. Sad.

[DCBob]

6. Trump and Bernie are connecting with voters who have similar thought patterns.

Angry, fed up, pissed off, think the country is doomed, believe in all sorts of conspiracy theories, think the government is a disaster... its quite remarkable they are diametrically opposed politically.

[Skwmom]

3. Bernie used one kernel of grain, Trump will use the whole silo.

[DCBob]

8. Trump's an idiot.

[NurseJackie]

4. You make an excellent point. There are similarities. I see them too.

[DCBob]

9. It is interesting. I just realized it this morning.

[Tarc]

5. The entire primary calendar has been debate prep for Hillary, really

Imagine if Bernie wasn't in this at all, the airwaves would be Trump/Cruz 24/7. Having the semblance of a contest over here kept the Democrats in the news cycle.

[DCBob]

7. Yep.. even though its painful for Hillary I think Bernie hanging on is a good thing..

in the long run. As you say at least the news is covering us part of the time.

[edgineered]

10. My favorite quote for those who think differently than most:

Captain Bligh: Then do it! Don't think about it... thinking seems to confuse you!

From Mutiny on the Bounty (1962)
http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0030927/quotes

[DCBob]

11. Another sarcastic simplistic one-liner!

Great for the cheering crowds... but not so much for getting the job done.

[edgineered]

12. That was exactly my point. She did not get the job done last night. nt

[DCBob]

13. I think she did.

Bernie needed a big knockdown.. he gave it a go but Hillary deflected all his punches. Pretty much a draw. Hillary wins by default since she has the big lead.

[edgineered]

15. Perhaps we agree that the debates are great fun to watch.

They may not change the minds of many, but they make for good scuttlebutt.

[Stuckinthebush]

14. Great point!

I didn't think about that but you are correct. Bernie yells a lot and makes silly gestures, too. Very similar.

[DCBob]

16. Can you imagine a Bernie/Trump debate?!?

It might be rather entertaining! It would be a wild battle of insults and crazy gestures.

[Stuckinthebush]

17. One would be waving his tiny hands around

And the other would constantly be gesturing for a waiter.

[MoonRiver]

18. tRump reportedly did not watch the debate.

I'm sure it would have been just too intimidating for him! Watch out A-HOLE, Hillary is coming for Y.O.U.!

[DCBob]

20. Ha! Yes indeed.

Its going to be fun to watch Hillary dump the tRump!

[BreakfastClub]

19. I noticed the same thing last night. Bernie has several debate tactics

that are very similar to Trump's.