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Miles Archer

(18,837 posts)
Fri Aug 16, 2019, 07:19 PM Aug 2019

Jamal Simmons just shared a truly accurate observation about Elizabeth Warren on "Hardball."

Tweety was trying to bait him into a discussion over how she'd handle that sickening "Phantom Creeps" moment when Trump lurked inches behind Hillary during the debates. He didn't buy into it, and re-directed the conversation to say "I think she KNOWS why she wants to be president. She doesn't have to think about it...she has the answers."

I think that's pretty accurate. I think she'd eviscerate Trump on the debate stage, and his bullying and intimidation tactics, along with his puerile and racist nicknames, would wither once he stood face to face with her.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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Jamal Simmons just shared a truly accurate observation about Elizabeth Warren on "Hardball." (Original Post) Miles Archer Aug 2019 OP
Warren would eat Trump alive in a debate. PatrickforO Aug 2019 #1
As Hillary DID do, but with all the CRAP the media and russians throw at her Eliot Rosewater Aug 2019 #4
Watched Donny Deutsch last night. Trying to pull Warren's legs out from under her. Fla Dem Aug 2019 #23
They don't even hear themselves, these people who use terms like "strident" dawg day Aug 2019 #35
He's a Johnny-One-Note. Elizabeth Warren is all he can talk about. Jane Austin Aug 2019 #36
Yep. cwydro Aug 2019 #12
They'd all call SECURITY to usher his fat ass back to his own podium. brush Aug 2019 #30
. empedocles Aug 2019 #2
Elizabeth strikes me as possibly the brightest of the candidates; empedocles Aug 2019 #3
Elizabeth is brilliant on many levels. More importantly, she is kind, fair and honest. Princetonian Aug 2019 #11
And she doesn't get sidetracked Jane Austin Aug 2019 #37
at the rate the orange pustule is going sdfernando Aug 2019 #5
I honestly don't think he'll be able to separate the debate stage from a MAGAt rally. Miles Archer Aug 2019 #6
Eithger that or a quick turn and a swift punch in his flabby gut! Down goes Trump! n/a napi21 Aug 2019 #7
If Warren or Harris is the nominee, there won't be any debates StarfishSaver Aug 2019 #8
I was just going to say that. The women are so much smarter and articulate and would make look monmouth4 Aug 2019 #9
Harris did not refute Tulsi Gabbard's claims at all. How is she going to handle Trump's attacks? Princetonian Aug 2019 #10
Harris doesn't need to get into a pissing match with Gabbard SharonClark Aug 2019 #13
Is your goal to promote your candidate or to try to tear down Harris? StarfishSaver Aug 2019 #18
Is your goal to shut down my free speech? Harris was weak against Gabbard. Princetonian Aug 2019 #21
You answered my question more transparently than you probably intended. StarfishSaver Aug 2019 #22
Harris knows there is no need to "punch down" Merlot Aug 2019 #26
Not only will be be petrified debating either of them HiloHatti Aug 2019 #28
his ego won't allow that. he actually believes his bs. Kurt V. Aug 2019 #29
Ground rules in next year's debates DeeDeeNY Aug 2019 #14
She would go right up to his face and put a finger in it SayItLoud Aug 2019 #15
I believe bullying is rooted in cowardice... Miles Archer Aug 2019 #17
I think she might turn around and ask, with just the right tone, "may I HELP you?" spooky3 Aug 2019 #27
And Trump will say "Whatever, Pocahontas." DrToast Aug 2019 #32
Are you trying to be funny or idiotic? Bradshaw3 Aug 2019 #39
Warren has an advantage Hillary didn't have. pnwmom Aug 2019 #16
Who is guaranteeing a General Election debate will happen? oasis Aug 2019 #19
+1 oasis Aug 2019 #24
I agree... sacto95834 Aug 2019 #25
Just like in not revealing his taxes. If Trump calculates there will be oasis Aug 2019 #40
Agree completely! He won't go anywhere near the debate stage Thekaspervote Aug 2019 #38
It's a good bet he won't. nt oasis Aug 2019 #41
Well Said, Friend! I Echo Your Every Word! (n/t) corbettkroehler Aug 2019 #20
there's a saying about politicians: ambition without purpose. Kurt V. Aug 2019 #31
I agree, I also wouldn't be surprised if he won't debate our. Nominee still_one Aug 2019 #33
Now that we know lapfog_1 Aug 2019 #34
 

PatrickforO

(14,585 posts)
1. Warren would eat Trump alive in a debate.
Fri Aug 16, 2019, 07:21 PM
Aug 2019

As would Buttigieg and Harris, Booker and Castro.

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

Eliot Rosewater

(31,112 posts)
4. As Hillary DID do, but with all the CRAP the media and russians throw at her
Fri Aug 16, 2019, 07:26 PM
Aug 2019

it is remarkable she did as good as she did.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Fla Dem

(23,711 posts)
23. Watched Donny Deutsch last night. Trying to pull Warren's legs out from under her.
Sun Aug 18, 2019, 10:49 AM
Aug 2019

Had segment on Liz Warren call "Elizabeth the Great"

Also had AB Stoddard on who is a conservative leaning commentator and was critical of Warren.

Donny called Warren strident.

Stoddard said while Warren might win the primary, the general electorate will see her as a radical socialist and will lose to Trump.

So same scenario they had with HCR. Death by a million cuts.

Joyce Vance and Jonathan Lamier, were Warren positive.

Segment about Elizabeth Warren starts at the 7:38 mark



I don't like Donny Deutsch.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

dawg day

(7,947 posts)
35. They don't even hear themselves, these people who use terms like "strident"
Mon Aug 19, 2019, 07:51 PM
Aug 2019

and "shrill' to describe women.

Warren isn't strident at all. She's smart and forceful.

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

Jane Austin

(9,199 posts)
36. He's a Johnny-One-Note. Elizabeth Warren is all he can talk about.
Mon Aug 19, 2019, 08:01 PM
Aug 2019

He is just sure that none of us will vote for her.

As a 70+ white Texan I can't wait to vote for her.

His obsession with her is why I don't watch his show any more.

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

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
12. Yep.
Fri Aug 16, 2019, 09:16 PM
Aug 2019

Can you imagine him doing that to Kamala?

If I were to vote in a presidential
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brush

(53,801 posts)
30. They'd all call SECURITY to usher his fat ass back to his own podium.
Mon Aug 19, 2019, 07:34 PM
Aug 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

empedocles

(15,751 posts)
3. Elizabeth strikes me as possibly the brightest of the candidates;
Fri Aug 16, 2019, 07:25 PM
Aug 2019

however, Alz [cue card] Reagan, handled the debates fairly well through the primaries and general elections. Debate skill is just one factor.

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

Princetonian

(1,501 posts)
11. Elizabeth is brilliant on many levels. More importantly, she is kind, fair and honest.
Fri Aug 16, 2019, 09:13 PM
Aug 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Jane Austin

(9,199 posts)
37. And she doesn't get sidetracked
Mon Aug 19, 2019, 08:02 PM
Aug 2019

in interviews or debates.

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

sdfernando

(4,937 posts)
5. at the rate the orange pustule is going
Fri Aug 16, 2019, 07:30 PM
Aug 2019

I don't think he will be able to stand during the debates. Just watch, they will negotiate that there be podiums, or seats, and no walking or milling about.

If he does manage to walk and lurk behind anyone, I bet a really quick turn around would surprise him so much he would be startled and probably fall over....that I'd LOVE to see!

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

Miles Archer

(18,837 posts)
6. I honestly don't think he'll be able to separate the debate stage from a MAGAt rally.
Fri Aug 16, 2019, 07:48 PM
Aug 2019

Part of that is the knowledge that if he fails to get a second term, the SDNY will be patiently waiting in the wings for Private Citizen Trump.

If he goes MAGAt rally on that stage, he'll turn off the voters who are sitting on the fence...although, at this point, the concept of sitting on the fence regarding Trump baffles me.

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

napi21

(45,806 posts)
7. Eithger that or a quick turn and a swift punch in his flabby gut! Down goes Trump! n/a
Fri Aug 16, 2019, 07:48 PM
Aug 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

StarfishSaver

(18,486 posts)
8. If Warren or Harris is the nominee, there won't be any debates
Fri Aug 16, 2019, 08:11 PM
Aug 2019

There's no way he'll debate either of them.

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

monmouth4

(9,708 posts)
9. I was just going to say that. The women are so much smarter and articulate and would make look
Fri Aug 16, 2019, 08:55 PM
Aug 2019

more like the fool he is. No debate for him..LOL.

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

Princetonian

(1,501 posts)
10. Harris did not refute Tulsi Gabbard's claims at all. How is she going to handle Trump's attacks?
Fri Aug 16, 2019, 09:11 PM
Aug 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

SharonClark

(10,014 posts)
13. Harris doesn't need to get into a pissing match with Gabbard
Fri Aug 16, 2019, 09:28 PM
Aug 2019

But she'll know how to handle Trump as well as any Dem can.

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

StarfishSaver

(18,486 posts)
18. Is your goal to promote your candidate or to try to tear down Harris?
Fri Aug 16, 2019, 10:28 PM
Aug 2019

Because your pro-Biden comments are very few and far between while attacking Harris (or defending other people who attack her) seems to take up most of your bandwidth here.

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

Princetonian

(1,501 posts)
21. Is your goal to shut down my free speech? Harris was weak against Gabbard.
Sun Aug 18, 2019, 08:36 AM
Aug 2019

Harris must be praying Gabbard doesn't make the September debate because she can't refute a single criticism and won't even try.

Pssst... Joe is doing fine. I am watching his back along with many Biden supporters.

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

StarfishSaver

(18,486 posts)
22. You answered my question more transparently than you probably intended.
Sun Aug 18, 2019, 09:06 AM
Aug 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Merlot

(9,696 posts)
26. Harris knows there is no need to "punch down"
Mon Aug 19, 2019, 07:29 PM
Aug 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

HiloHatti

(79 posts)
28. Not only will be be petrified debating either of them
Mon Aug 19, 2019, 07:34 PM
Aug 2019

Unlike 2016, he has a record (and over 12,000 verified lies) that he has to try and defend.

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

Kurt V.

(5,624 posts)
29. his ego won't allow that. he actually believes his bs.
Mon Aug 19, 2019, 07:34 PM
Aug 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

DeeDeeNY

(3,355 posts)
14. Ground rules in next year's debates
Fri Aug 16, 2019, 10:02 PM
Aug 2019

Should strictly prohibit that phantom creeping. There should be boundaries set as far as how far each person can physically move. How Hillary kept her composure I don’t know.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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SayItLoud

(1,702 posts)
15. She would go right up to his face and put a finger in it
Fri Aug 16, 2019, 10:13 PM
Aug 2019

wagging and shaming the little boy in going back to his "chair". SIT DOWN!

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

Miles Archer

(18,837 posts)
17. I believe bullying is rooted in cowardice...
Fri Aug 16, 2019, 10:21 PM
Aug 2019

..."Christmas Story" taught us all we need to know about what happens when a bully is confronted.

And Trump's too stupid and arrogant to acknowledge that he's already played that hand, and has most likely convinced himself he'll do it again.

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

spooky3

(34,462 posts)
27. I think she might turn around and ask, with just the right tone, "may I HELP you?"
Mon Aug 19, 2019, 07:33 PM
Aug 2019

Professors who are good have ways of dealing with disruptive, immature students, without alienating others.

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

DrToast

(6,414 posts)
32. And Trump will say "Whatever, Pocahontas."
Mon Aug 19, 2019, 07:39 PM
Aug 2019

And then Warren will lose it and start running more DNA tests.

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

Bradshaw3

(7,524 posts)
39. Are you trying to be funny or idiotic?
Mon Aug 19, 2019, 09:06 PM
Aug 2019

Hope it's the former.

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

(108,988 posts)
16. Warren has an advantage Hillary didn't have.
Fri Aug 16, 2019, 10:20 PM
Aug 2019

Four years to plan how she'd respond if he tried to stalk her.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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oasis

(49,395 posts)
19. Who is guaranteeing a General Election debate will happen?
Fri Aug 16, 2019, 11:25 PM
Aug 2019

Trump doesn't have to do a damn thing he doesn't want to do. If he believes a debate would not be to his advantage, there won't be one.

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

sacto95834

(393 posts)
25. I agree...
Mon Aug 19, 2019, 07:26 PM
Aug 2019

I can't imagine the Orange Menace doing a debate. I'm pretty sure debates will be scheduled, but he'll pull out with the excuse that it has been brought to his attention that they are rigged and refuse to participate.

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

oasis

(49,395 posts)
40. Just like in not revealing his taxes. If Trump calculates there will be
Mon Aug 19, 2019, 11:39 PM
Aug 2019

no that big of a price to pay, he'll take his chances with a dodge of the debates.

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

Thekaspervote

(32,785 posts)
38. Agree completely! He won't go anywhere near the debate stage
Mon Aug 19, 2019, 08:27 PM
Aug 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

oasis

(49,395 posts)
41. It's a good bet he won't. nt
Mon Aug 19, 2019, 11:41 PM
Aug 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

corbettkroehler

(1,898 posts)
20. Well Said, Friend! I Echo Your Every Word! (n/t)
Sun Aug 18, 2019, 08:25 AM
Aug 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Kurt V.

(5,624 posts)
31. there's a saying about politicians: ambition without purpose.
Mon Aug 19, 2019, 07:35 PM
Aug 2019

warren is the opposite of that

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

still_one

(92,303 posts)
33. I agree, I also wouldn't be surprised if he won't debate our. Nominee
Mon Aug 19, 2019, 07:40 PM
Aug 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

lapfog_1

(29,215 posts)
34. Now that we know
Mon Aug 19, 2019, 07:49 PM
Aug 2019

whoever we nominate should insist on using podiums... end of problem

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