The Democratic debate #3 discussion (Without videos)

That’s awful. No need for that. Personal attacks like that should disqualify you immediately. 

The crowd is annoying. The same silence should have been requested. Cheering for QUESTIONS?!? C’mon!

Klobachar decent response on criminal reform.

Seems like the crowd leans centrist.

ok, Biden has to learn to finish his sentence when time runs out.

All are decent on this topic.

Ugh.  Biden sounds manic and disorganized. 

Nice move Joe. Send kudos to Beto.

Another topic where we're pretty much all on the same page.

Bernie and Liz are non-existent.

Beto is having a good night. He's getting more time. He comes across as more authentic than Harris.

Yes, Beto’s gun response very strong and a key differentiator.

Joe just stopping mid- sentence when he’s cut off is weird. He’s been doing it since first debate. Doesn’t he have advisors that would ave taught him to stop that?

Elizabeth needs to come out very strong or she isn’t going to pull ahead. So far, I think she’s going to fall back a bit after this.

I wasn’t a huge Booker fan but he has been really quite impressive in all of the debates. I’m surprised he didn’t climb a bit after his strong performances. 

Castro tried to pull a Swallwell when he tried going after Biden earlier - I think he'll pull out this week.  Swing and a miss.

True about Warren. She and Bernie are not getting the questions Nor is Castro. They look uncomfortable.

I don't know what it is about Booker - I try to like him - but there's something missing - can't put my finger on it.

Booker is shining tonight.   

Doesn't Warren know that she isn't supposed to wear red?

No questions for Yang either.

Wide angle shot shows that we have a Bernie tirade coming.   

jamie said:

I don't know what it is about Booker - I try to like him - but there's something missing - can't put my finger on it.

 Interesting, what could it be?  I think he's the epitome of the happy warrior. 

maybe he's too much of a nice guy. hmm, not sure.  I also heard he wasn't too popular when he was mayor of Newark.  Maybe this affects my image of him a little.

jamie said:

I don't know what it is about Booker - I try to like him - but there's something missing - can't put my finger on it.

 He sounds like a bad actor on Law and Order.  

Yang, Castro, Koblouchar should have been cut. Taking up the time of candidates that still have a chance

Surprised that Ramos is being aggressive with his questions. Not typical of a debate panel.

Please.

Michelle/Mayor Pete.

Let's go.

conandrob240 said:

Yang, Castro, Koblouchar should have been cut. Taking up the time of candidates that still have a chance

 I have a couple of good friends who like her. I think she would be a good VP

If Tarantino wrote a movie about this election - it would have Michelle taking down Trump.  The ultimate revenge candidate.

My guess:  Beto is going to rise in the polls.  Harris is going to fade.  Biden will stay in the lead.  Mayor Pete, while impressive, won’t make a move.  Warren, not sure.  

Cory and Julian are the only candidates who advocate for the humane treatment of animals. Lots of dems still in the hunting crowd 

Cory's temperament is so appealing after the mean spirited creature in the WH. I don't want anymore shouting.