Post Debate Thoughts

I will miss Amy Klobuchar, but it is clear this is not her year.

Tulsi Gabbard is weird. Her being there is weird. She says shit the Russians say.

Tom Steyer needs to put his time and money to better use. Like getting a left leaning media voice going. He can't win the Primaries. Help in other ways. If no media voice thing, then send cash to help win Senate seats. He has spent $40+ MILLION on his impeachment ads which were actually "I wanna be President" ads. How about you help out the guy running for village council against a corrupt Repubic in East Bumfuck?

Andrew Yang is also weird.

I never "got" Beto and I guess the Democratic base doesn't either.

Castro seems so young and naive.

Pete Buttigieg just looked mean and argumentative for argumentative's sake.

I like Corey Booker. Too bad his fan club is shrinking.

I really wanted to see Kamala Harris shine, but she just isn't going to do so. Her hit to Biden in the first debate was noteworthy. Sadly, that was the high water mark for her entire campaign.

I'm in the same age bracket as the three leaders. I think any one of them could do the job. Bernie's heart attack doesn't scare me at all. The stents will give him a new vigor like y'ain't never seen before! I know. I have five of them and I still work 50 to 60 hours a week and keep a pretty heavy travel schedule.

The Medicare conversation was as stupid as stupid can be. First off, its a rerun of a rerun. Each candidate would push for some form of universal healthcare, I have no doubt. But the fact is, they will each sign whatever they can get out of Congress, their own particular plan notwithstanding. It is time for the moderators to find another shit stirring topic to flog and it is time for the candidates to stop squabbling among themselves over arcane details no one gives a shit about. Can we move on, s'il vous plait?

At this point, I think what will matter is the character the candidates project. Brains. Confidence. Competence. Authenticity. Enthusiasm. Concern for the *entire* citizenry.

I remain undecided on who to support, but am pretty clear on who I prefer not to see continue in the race. I am also sad to see some past favorites faltering.