Democratic Primaries
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Elizabeth Warren is a candidate very comfortable with how shes running this race. Shes very good at this: Confident, knowledgeable, passionate and yet still in the moment. She knows this race wont be won at a debate five months before the voting begins and never tried to score cheap shots. Her performance has been the most consistent of any of the candidates.
Joe Biden began the debate noticeably sharper than he was in the previous two. Unfortunately, he did not sustain that for the full three hours. His answers were sometimes incomprehensible and often confused. That said, Biden was best when he praised his rivals. He shows true empathy, kindness and compassion and its a major reason why hes so popular.
Bernie Sanders did not have the greatest night. While his angry man persona is either endearing or grating, depending on your perspective, the issues he brought to this debate have been taken by other candidates who do a much better job explaining them. Its unlikely he won many converts tonight.
Kamala Harriss steady pounding of Trump was perhaps the most interesting strategy tonight. It was almost like she was egging Trump on to respond on Twitter. It might just work. On paper, Harris might be the perfect Democratic candidate for president. On a debate stage, Im just not sure shes connecting with many voters.
Pete Buttigieg is clearly one of the smartest candidates and gives wonderful interviews, but his performance in these debates suggests its not his best forum. Hes gone from one of the most interesting candidates in the field to sometimes sounding like hes running for high school class president. The exception, of course, was when he spoke of his perspective as a military veteran.
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primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Celerity
(43,070 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
calguy
(5,290 posts)Gave me the impression that she already knows she's not going to win the nomination. She seemed to be sort of auditioning herself for consideration for VP. She did quite well in the role of attack dog.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden