Democratic Primaries

TwilightZone

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39. I have no problem with the debate at all.

Thu Mar 12, 2020, 09:52 AM

Mar 2020

I have a problem with the assertion that it's some altruistic gesture on Sanders' part to "help" Biden and the Democratic Party. That's simply false, as is the notion that the GOP is going to somehow hold it against us in light of everything under the sun being cancelled because of COVID-19. That's ridiculous.

In reality, his supporters are under some misguided belief that it's going to magically change the race, because more than a few of them actually believe the "dementia" nonsense that Sanders' staff has been peddling. They're putting way too much importance on this debate, when in reality, hardly anyone really cares other than them. The race is over.

The OP's assertions are disingenuous and it's rather transparent.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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If the debate doesn't happen, the Republicans will use it against us [View all] Don1 Mar 2020 OP

No debate...it is stupid. BIDEN WON. GET OUT SANDERS Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #1

If it happens, they'll also use it against us. ucrdem Mar 2020 #2

Democracy is a good thing. Don1 Mar 2020 #3

Democracy is how Biden won Michigan. ucrdem Mar 2020 #6

Yes but Michigan isn't the Party and certainly not the country. Don1 Mar 2020 #8

I'm suggesting that ignoring what voters have expressed is an insult to democracy. ucrdem Mar 2020 #11

And it feels like only yesterday when the DNC didn't want to count hughee99 Mar 2020 #40

Debates have nothing to do with democracy. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #9

What??! Don1 Mar 2020 #14

Uhmm who gives a fu**. There is a crisis and we should not have a gathering that might put people 58Sunliner Mar 2020 #4

This. Anyway a TV debate without audience Hortensis Mar 2020 #13

Who is the younger woman? Tulsi? 58Sunliner Mar 2020 #15

Yes, surprise, she's still on the ballot. Hortensis Mar 2020 #19

Isn't she a dem though? I couldn't see her being able to get on the ballot unless she goes 58Sunliner Mar 2020 #20

Nope. Outside of Sanders fans, no one cares about the debate. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #5

it is 2 hours of free tv time for us dems! questionseverything Mar 2020 #28

Not if all Sanders MFM008 Mar 2020 #35

lord if biden can handle being leader of the free world questionseverything Mar 2020 #44

Come on...really? Don1 Mar 2020 #7

Calling off a debate is not "stopping democracy". TwilightZone Mar 2020 #10

Just watch how that plays out. Don1 Mar 2020 #12

The only reason Bernie supporters and Bernie campaign want a debate NCProgressive Mar 2020 #18

Agreed. Bernie is toxic when cornered. 58Sunliner Mar 2020 #21

Yes really. No one cares. To have a red faced Sanders screaming at Biden and Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #22

Everyone? Really? 6.17 million viewers for the last debate. Over multiple platforms. Scurrilous Mar 2020 #34

The number of debates is not set in stone. The race is decided. brush Mar 2020 #36

Who cares what the republicans think? NCProgressive Mar 2020 #16

I think Bernie needs to be ignored showblue22 Mar 2020 #17

I don't give a shit what the Republicans say BidenBacker Mar 2020 #23

His policy answers ALREADY ARE resonating relayerbob Mar 2020 #24

I don't believe it and I do not care. It is the Democratic primary and has nothing to do with Repubs LizBeth Mar 2020 #25

Bernie's last hope lapfog_1 Mar 2020 #26

This is exactly the reason they are pushing the debate dansolo Mar 2020 #37

I want him to pull a Reagan lapfog_1 Mar 2020 #38

This is a weak rationale. Want a debate? Go look at the last TEN. Vivienne235729 Mar 2020 #27

Fuck the Republicans. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #29

I don't care what the GOP thinks HarlanPepper Mar 2020 #30

It looks like I may be one of the only Biden supporters who has no problem with the debate. musicblind Mar 2020 #31

Excellent thoughtful post BidenBacker Mar 2020 #33

I have no problem with the debate at all. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #39

We've had ten debates thus far kurtcagle Mar 2020 #32

Then Biden should welcome this debate democrattotheend Mar 2020 #43

Agree. Think of how this looks pinkstarburst Mar 2020 #41

Exactly. Don1 Mar 2020 #42