There was something going on in France at the time that held my attention.

While watching the debates I was also staying abreast of the attacks in Paris.

Hopefully, it's not until 2023-4.

It was a hoot.

WCCO in the Twin Cities of MN is a CBS-owned AM station. They carried the debate live. I really prefer listening to watching, since I can focus on what is said, rather than how the candidates and moderators look.

But, I'm weird. I also prefer listening to baseball and basketball games on the radio.

"Debate": a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.

Sadly, it's just a forum on who's talking points can be spoken the loudest.

I will not watch any "debate"on TV.... call me a "purist", if you will.

Only hard core political junkies are watching.The Republican debates are only interesting because they are trying to tear each other down.

I am still trying to get a handle on everything that has happened since Wednesday last week.

I was having a dinner party for out-of-town guests. And I was glad I had the excuse not to watch it, because I feel pretty much as you do. We had a lot of wine and discussed everything under the sun except for US politics.

I think I watched all twenty-something debates in 2007-08 (including attending an early one at what was then the Yearly Kos convention), and I have no idea why, because three would have been enough. One actually would have been enough, in terms of my knowing who I would vote for in the primary (disclosure: it was Obama).

I don't think anyone who has settled on a candidate needs to watch a debate for anything else than keeping an eye out for gaffes or quotable material to use as ammunition on a discussion board—which, of course, changes nobody's mind. It's certainly not to learn anything new.

but the Republicans have a carnival barker going for them.. that is why all the press runs that way.. and as for Gov O'Malley.. never give up the ship..

it should have been held on a time and day when the uninformed and casual voters could watch and see the distinction between our candidates and the contrast between ours and to the nuts on the other side. That it wasn't and garnered such a small viewing compared to the clown car debates is a disgrace and a disservice to all voters. I lay that directly on DWS and her zeal to protect Hillary at the expense of potential democratic voters.

We went to community theatre instead.

I didn't tape it either. Why?

Because there isn't a race. The race ended weeks ago. There may never have been a race. This is the part of the game where the quarterback takes a knee. Who wants to watch that part of the game.

I watched, but it wasn't really surprising at all. Even as a Bernie supporter, I know the results of the nominating process are probably preordained, so I'll do my part and caucus for Bernie here in Alaska when the time comes, but as far as arguing against Hillary's candidacy here at DU, for me it's a waste of time and energy.