Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumOK, I really do not like the debate format
How can anyone is expected to describe any idea in, say 45 sec?
And once they start expanding on an idea they are told to shut up
Yes, was worse in previous debates but I really wish, too late, that one or two topics be picked for one evening and let the candidates expand and address each other directly. At least, some of them did last time.
With this format we hear sound bites. At least in the first hour, Sanders and Warren interjected corrupt corporations in every response.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
IcyPeas
(21,910 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
SCVDem
(5,103 posts)That's going on.
I'm watching Ari. In for LOD.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
dem4decades
(11,306 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
dem4decades
(11,306 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
bdamomma
(63,928 posts)I'm watching him too. I think I like town halls better than debates, the candidates don't have enough time to answer the questions.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
3catwoman3
(24,055 posts)...dismissive.
The flat affect of the young woman in the red suits is very off-putting.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Sparkly
(24,149 posts)It seems some candidates can go on and on (without answering the question) and others are cut off before they get started.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)Have to keep them within the agreed time limits.
They all agreed to the format in advance.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
herding cats
(19,568 posts)We haven't had a real one yet this cycle.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
brooklynite
(94,757 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
question everything
(47,544 posts)Even checks and balance and executive power, judicial role
Immigration, rural communities, infrastructure cooperation - or not - with Rs
Immigration has not been discussed but I think it is closely tied to shortage of unskilled labor ,shortage of healthcare providers in rural communities
Future of mining and tariffs
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
trueblue2007
(17,240 posts)I AM ALMOST TURNING IT OFF BECAUSE SHE IS JUST A WITCH.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Blue_true
(31,261 posts)The time for each response is a function of the number of candidates on stage.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden