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Joe BidenCongratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
I hope it's civil. This is a time for reconciliation. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2020 #1
Not clear why Sanders was beating up Biden TODAY on changing his college costs position. brooklynite Mar 2020 #2
Exactly, he should welcome it with open arms. I think Sanders is going to be disappointed that his still_one Mar 2020 #31
15 seconds to go. brooklynite Mar 2020 #3
Welp, here goes. nolabear Mar 2020 #4
I wouldn't have gone with the dramatic music if I were CNN brooklynite Mar 2020 #5
Jack Tapper, Dana Bash and Univision's Ilia Calderon brooklynite Mar 2020 #6
First question on Coronavirus... brooklynite Mar 2020 #7
90 seconds for responses and rebuttals brooklynite Mar 2020 #8
Both candidates asked what they would do about Coronavirus brooklynite Mar 2020 #9
Ugh, it's CNN. That means more "Bernie how much do you hate Joe?" and... Sloumeau Mar 2020 #10
Hasn't happened so far brooklynite Mar 2020 #13
Oh maybe just from experience.. a wild Cha Mar 2020 #56
Biden: laid out a detailed plan last week brooklynite Mar 2020 #11
Sanders: Shut Trump up; he's confusing general public. brooklynite Mar 2020 #12
I liked that demtenjeep Mar 2020 #18
Q to Biden: Did bureaucratic red tape hinder US response? brooklynite Mar 2020 #14
Biden needs to try for shorter responses. brooklynite Mar 2020 #15
They really should have addressed this sooner. Like um, Obama um, always, um saying um um LizBeth Mar 2020 #19
All he really needs to do is play out the clock. The longer the response the better. Squinch Mar 2020 #106
No, Bernie! Don't tell people to go to the doctor! frazzled Mar 2020 #16
So, lack of being informed, he got that wrong too. GIVE me a person that actually does the leg work LizBeth Mar 2020 #22
Well, and after criticizing frazzled Mar 2020 #36
Right. I have found him do that a number of times in situational instances. More than once. LizBeth Mar 2020 #43
Thank you, frazzled! Cha Mar 2020 #85
Well, we already know to call the doctor before we go to the doctor. gristy Mar 2020 #157
No, you're just not supposed to go to the doctor's at all frazzled Mar 2020 #161
Q to Sanders: how do you deal with overloading hospitals? brooklynite Mar 2020 #17
Not a good answer. How do we deal with the crisis NOW Bernie? still_one Mar 2020 #41
That's because he doesn't have experience as President, VP, or Cabinet member. LiberalFighter Mar 2020 #164
Or with the real world. n/t Aquaria Mar 2020 #165
Bernie's back to his stump speech, after being asked how he'd deal with the emergency. highplainsdem Mar 2020 #20
Did he say in any way how he would deal Cha Mar 2020 #113
It was almost all complaining about the current system. highplainsdem Mar 2020 #127
The ******* Russians and those who Enabled them. Cha Mar 2020 #131
Q to Biden: would you impose a national lockdown brooklynite Mar 2020 #21
Good answer. LizBeth Mar 2020 #25
Biden slaps Sanders over MfA. Not working right now in Italy. brooklynite Mar 2020 #23
... William769 Mar 2020 #26
Sanders: disfunctionality of health care system is apparent. brooklynite Mar 2020 #28
But Italians aren't afraid to go to the doctor mucifer Mar 2020 #29
Italians over 60 are being allowed to die...their medicare for all type system has failed. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #58
Sorry Bernie supporters, Biden is cleaning Sanders clock as I expected in a two person debate Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #71
Biden is knocking it out of the park...showing how much he knows with dealing with countries like Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #82
That's because they don't have ventilators NOT mucifer Mar 2020 #75
A system that doesn't have the equipment needed is not one I wish to emulate. My point stands. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #98
Guess what? kcr Mar 2020 #171
agree this is not about the system or paying treestar Mar 2020 #137
Whoa Cha Mar 2020 #119
I don't think he should have. musicblind Mar 2020 #141
Biden sounds strong and centered: "like we did" lindysalsagal Mar 2020 #24
I'm glad Biden is letting it be known Upthevibe Mar 2020 #34
Here's the link MustLoveBeagles Mar 2020 #27
Joe Biden is doing great. showblue22 Mar 2020 #30
And he keeps veering over to that speech, mixing up the healthcare system with this crisis. George II Mar 2020 #37
Yes. Bernie is going off the nation crises and heading to his usual stump. LOL showblue22 Mar 2020 #47
Exactly. Focus on what we need to do NOW regarding the criisi still_one Mar 2020 #48
Biden: National crisis response has nothing to do with regular health care rules brooklynite Mar 2020 #32
So Sanders is the first to interrupt, and he's now done it twice. George II Mar 2020 #33
Biden and Sanders squabbling about whether current legislation covers everyone... brooklynite Mar 2020 #35
Right. elleng Mar 2020 #39
Talking past eachother, elleng Mar 2020 #38
Sanders tries to suggest Coronavirus could lead to NON-virus issues that they can't pay for... brooklynite Mar 2020 #40
Bernie really debating single payer. lindysalsagal Mar 2020 #42
does he have too? DaDeacon Mar 2020 #59
Bernie is correct - corporate Dems will not take on... polichick Mar 2020 #44
Where will I find "corporate democrats" in the transcript for this debate? brooklynite Mar 2020 #51
Which has nothing to do with the question asked. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #54
But what's new? Cha Mar 2020 #62
Moderators allowing both to respond to each other... brooklynite Mar 2020 #45
Sanders is losing it. Literally. William769 Mar 2020 #46
Good to read.. I'm not watching. Cha Mar 2020 #65
I'm not watching either thanks to all informing us FloridaBlues Mar 2020 #130
Yes, FloridaBlues! Mahalo to all who are Watching Cha Mar 2020 #132
yes, Bernie's his usual grumpy uncle demeanor airing grievances without any real solutions onetexan Mar 2020 #70
Chip on the shoulders Sanders. I do not know why so many can't see it. LizBeth Mar 2020 #88
Bernie is showing his limitations and losing BeyondGeography Mar 2020 #49
Bernie negative. Joe positive. Nuff said. lindysalsagal Mar 2020 #55
Joe Sounds Great Todd79 Mar 2020 #50
So far they both sound great ! mucifer Mar 2020 #52
Agreed. Some seem to be watching a different debate? dchill Mar 2020 #78
Biden's being clear, concise and animated, as is Bernie, both look and sound good sop Mar 2020 #53
Biden: "I would call out the military" to help with crisis brooklynite Mar 2020 #57
I will call out the Military to do what?!?! DaDeacon Mar 2020 #64
Cult of ignorance ... DaDeacon Mar 2020 #69
NY has asked for military. I think they have things that can be done like set up drive in testing. LizBeth Mar 2020 #101
The military can handle testing and set up field hospitals that Blue_true Mar 2020 #144
Right. !!! LizBeth Mar 2020 #147
He's not talking about a surge. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #103
Cult of ignorance? Really? Have you noticed that NY is having the military help with testing? Squinch Mar 2020 #133
Well somebody is certainly ignorant. Codeine Mar 2020 #149
Only low IQ45 could order them to do so. arthritisR_US Mar 2020 #170
Build hospitals, bring supplies etc. elleng Mar 2020 #74
Biden specifically mentioned helping with the surge Hav Mar 2020 #79
Stuff like this: TwilightZone Mar 2020 #92
To administer tests to citizen. President Obama sent the Military Medical Corps Blue_true Mar 2020 #143
Nobody has mentioned the Army Corp of Engineers Pachamama Mar 2020 #86
They've largely been replaced by Halliburton et al, I am sad to report. ZZenith Mar 2020 #163
Bernie is being a Pain in MY Ass!@ nt napi21 Mar 2020 #60
I would gladly vote for either one edhopper Mar 2020 #61
Biden being too defensive, when he's in full control. tman Mar 2020 #63
Bernie seems to be trying to control PatSeg Mar 2020 #145
Biden has been underestimated Todd79 Mar 2020 #66
Steady On Joe! Cha Mar 2020 #72
I was wondering about that. I remember Obama blowing his helpisontheway Mar 2020 #84
Biden is sounding Presidential; Sanders is sounding political brooklynite Mar 2020 #67
True dat. It's theoretical to him. Joes been there in some form. nolabear Mar 2020 #77
Yes, cares more about selling his plan for the future frazzled Mar 2020 #91
BS is getting desperate Hav Mar 2020 #68
gawd! Cha Mar 2020 #128
Don't really care for this format Tarc Mar 2020 #73
you mean having a fact based debate. DaDeacon Mar 2020 #81
I agree Todd79 Mar 2020 #95
I do agree there. I am so glad that we're finally Tulsi-free, Tarc Mar 2020 #148
Bernie didn't want a sit down - wanted to show how much stamina he has. Skya Rhen Mar 2020 #93
I enjoy the lack of audience. Music Man Mar 2020 #96
They should make that permanent. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #110
Biden is not addressing any issue beyond the buzz line. DaDeacon Mar 2020 #76
Buzz line? You mean the pandemic we're terrified of and they're being asked about? nolabear Mar 2020 #80
Yeah, buzz line. "Surges and The Military" sorry just MHO DaDeacon Mar 2020 #97
Your assertion is false. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #118
LOL DaDeacon Mar 2020 #138
Uncalled for. Aquaria Mar 2020 #166
Are we watching the same debate? edhopper Mar 2020 #87
Yeah.....I'm not sure many people on here are. DaDeacon Mar 2020 #109
One guy has talked about it, the other has been part of an Blue_true Mar 2020 #153
One person talks about it Aquaria Mar 2020 #167
I like that Biden said this is beyond politics this Upthevibe Mar 2020 #89
True. polichick Mar 2020 #104
Based on Sanders answers, he is not ready for prime time and should not be our nominee... Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #112
And we are going to war with the virus. And we have to meet people's immediate needs. JudyM Mar 2020 #123
LOL Samantha Bee..... tishaLA Mar 2020 #83
LOL LaurenOlimina Mar 2020 #99
The bars have been closed frazzled Mar 2020 #102
In CA they are, too tishaLA Mar 2020 #115
Our restaurants are completely closed frazzled Mar 2020 #124
Yeah, my wife just found out she won't be working Codeine Mar 2020 #150
I'm sorry to hear that. It's got to be especially tough on tishaLA Mar 2020 #152
Yeah, even if her boss continues to pay her Codeine Mar 2020 #156
Amazing how far apart the two podiums are... brooklynite Mar 2020 #90
social distancing? still_one Mar 2020 #105
I think so. Nt spooky3 Mar 2020 #114
Yes, it's pretty clearly intentional. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #126
Amazing? How about predictable and dictated by circumstances? dchill Mar 2020 #111
..... Blue_true Mar 2020 #159
Wow... I miss competence. LaurenOlimina Mar 2020 #94
Are you saying that you're watching competence right now and miss it cry baby Mar 2020 #135
Yup. LaurenOlimina Mar 2020 #136
Thank you! Me, too! nt cry baby Mar 2020 #139
Biden: we will need a major bailout program for INDIVIDUALS, not corporations brooklynite Mar 2020 #100
1st part boiling down to: have we invented the virus response already or not? TreadSoftly Mar 2020 #107
Uggh ohh. Bernie had a brain fart and got stuck on Ebola. Finally corrected. hlthe2b Mar 2020 #108
And he blamed Biden for his brain fart (n/t) Hav Mar 2020 #125
lol LizBeth Mar 2020 #134
Damnit BOTH are now just on the pivot! BOOOOOO DaDeacon Mar 2020 #116
Bernie understands how everything fit together to get to this... polichick Mar 2020 #117
FACTS!!!! DaDeacon Mar 2020 #122
Hardly. He's talking triage and Bernie is talking elective surgery. nolabear Mar 2020 #129
Please Aquaria Mar 2020 #168
Biden sounds like a President liberalmediaaddict Mar 2020 #120
Please switch to thread 2 brooklynite Mar 2020 #121
Imagine what a complete shit show this will be when Trump is standing at the other podium. sop Mar 2020 #140
yes ... DaDeacon Mar 2020 #158
They are each writing down a list of stuff to buy before they self-quarantine. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Mar 2020 #142
I wish this debate format continues. dsp3000 Mar 2020 #146
agreed... it's more civil and direct. DaDeacon Mar 2020 #155
Where is your link? No link equals no access to the debate. N / T CottonBear Mar 2020 #151
Did! Did not! Kitchari Mar 2020 #154
Post removed Post removed Mar 2020 #160
Nothing will get done without compromise. dsp3000 Mar 2020 #162
Oh good grief Aquaria Mar 2020 #169
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