FIVE Minutes Everyone! Time to check in!

[Fearless]

Who's watching tonight?

[retrowire]

1. *raises hand meekly*

Uhhh... me! D:

[ZM90]

2. Hi Retro :)

I just turned it to CNN so I do not miss the debate.

Go Bernie!

[retrowire]

13. hey man!

go Bernie! let's do this!

woohoo!

[ZM90]

20. Off topic.

I played one of your tougher Super Mario Maker Levels the other day and while it had some tricky jumps it was a great level and I starred it.

Back on topic: How do you think Bernie is going to do? I think he's going to do pretty well myself.

[retrowire]

22. Well this isn't his first rodeo.

He's debated like a fireball plenty of times before.

I feel that he's capable of controlling the situation if it tries to sabotage him. He's good at maintaining the conversation and keeping it focused. And if he can't control it, he can and will turn the tables. He's got these skills and he's fully capable. I've got great faith in him.

Frankly, I'm worried about O'Malley. He's energetic, thirsty and not afraid to bite Bernie. In tonight's debate, we're going to see some live biting.

Off Topic: Thanks!

EDIT: Everyone! Join me here for live discussion of the whole thing! Wooo!! http://www.democraticunderground.com/1251673219

[Hortensis]

3. Fingers waving by face. I normally wake at 3:45 a.m. eastern.

What I sleep through tonight I'll watch while the rest of you are sleeping.

[onehandle]

4. I'm at a Democratic watch party at a bar.

As in the Democratic Party.

[GummyBearz]

5. Yea

I don't particularly like how some of the debates are moderated but going to watch for at least an hour. But I hope the berninator gets his message out clearly!

[TeddyR]

6. Me

I'm pulling for the Democrat.

[AtomicKitten]

7. Here.

[Fearless]

8. Pass the butter if you would.

[AtomicKitten]

11. Tasty beverage?

[Fearless]

14. Gonna need one, yes.

Though I'll be avoiding the drinking games I think.

[Fawke Em]

17. Meh - the only metion of Benghazi will be from the moderators.

Bernie won't go there - he'll compare issues.

O'Malley will score some points on substance.

Webb and Chafee might to gain some momentum, but why bother?

[Fearless]

19. Seems about right.

[me b zola]

9. i don't have cnn, are there any (free)streaming links?

[Fearless]

10. cnn's website

Click on the banner at the top of the page.

[me b zola]

15. Thank you

[juajen]

12. I'm here!

[Fawke Em]

16. Here! Just got back from vacation in South Carolina.

Kids go back to school tomorrow from their fall break. I'm taking tomorrow off so I could stay up and watch this, unpack and all that other crap.

[bkkyosemite]

18. I'm watching 7 min to go

[hedda_foil]

21. I am.

[grntuscarora]

23. Present!

[Rosa Luxemburg]

24. Me

[Skid Rogue]

25. Good luck to everyone!

I'm an old Democrat and I've been watching these debates for years. In the end, I would love to see the headlines read "Tough Choice For Democrats!" I want each candidate to be at their very best tonight.

So, good luck to Bernie, Hillary, Jim, Lincoln and Martin!!!!!! Make us proud!!!!!!

[nolabear]

26. Oh yes! I feel as though I've been waiting months...oh wait...

[Fawke Em]

27. Gender card.

Ugh.