CNN: All eyes will be on Buttigieg and O'Rourke's interactions during the debates

[DesertRat]

One key dynamic on debate night will be how South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg and former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke interact with one another.

Both younger Democrats are considered rising stars in the party, but their presidential campaigns are going in distinctly different directions: After announcing a presidential exploratory committee with little fanfare, Buttigieg raised nearly $25 million the second quarter of 2019, compared to O’Rourke, who raised $9.4 million in the first 18 days of his campaign but only raised $3.6 million in the second quarter.

Many Democratic operatives believe Buttigieg offered a fresh new face during the presidential campaign, stepping on O’Rourke’s momentum after a failed, but closely watched, Senate campaign in Texas.

https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/cnn-democratic-debate-draw/h_a6b9ccd5477a75af46c301683442a79a

[Capt. America]

1. I think that Beto mistook all the out of state money he received as validation of him versus

a hatred of Cruz. I think we are seeing that now.

[Skittles]

2. see, I think it was both

but mark my words, Beto is good, very good and it's a shame he has not done better

[JI7]

3. there are reasons for this

i would say one area where he is at fault is paying too much attention to some of the criticism he got and being too careful with things. like being animated and the whole hands thing and trying to hold back on that. i don't think he needed to do that and in some recent appearances he is more himself again.

if you watch his campaign events and the other candidates he is still the best . and while buttigieg has raised a lot more money recently ( mostly because of high dollar fundraisers) he isn't really very high in polls .

it's still early and he has a lot more advantages than others. he could win on the ground but it's the msm which is the problem.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

5. His strength is the one on one. He absolutely has a pure

heart. He truly cares and really listens to people. He created lots of momentum here in Texas, but he had lots of time. He doesn't have enough time to visit everywhere in the country.

Think, on the national stage, he seemed shocked to receive criticism. Don't think he was used to that. He also needs to get better at defending his positions.

If he doesn't get the nom, hope he is considered for VP. He has the best shot at delivering Texas.

[Capt. America]

6. Although I don't think Texas is in play yet, I certainly think he could be VP

especially for an older candidate.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

7. Quinnapiac

In a head-to-head matchup, former Vice President Joe Biden has 48% while President Donald Trump has 44%, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll published Wednesday

USA Today, June 5

[rockfordfile]

8. I like Beto

[cwydro]

4. Well, good luck Beto.