Minerva @ Midnight: the MTG versus AOC debate on the GND likely will not happen

This proposed “debate” between Marjorie Taylor Greene and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez should generate plenty of charitable  pay-per-view revenues. Enough to build a space laser. The outcome should also resemble Bambi meets Godzilla. There’s … Read More

Community Live Bloggers: Impeachment debate, House of Representatives.

For those watching it live, perhaps there’s something you’d like to share. x LIVE –> U.S. House: Debate & Vote on Impeachment Resolution Against President Trump https://t.co/hs4hOa7PcF https://t.co/UQdjoZAQHm— CSPAN (@cspan) … Read More

Nancy Pelosi knocks GOP Senators – The $2000 stimulus debate is about morality & empathy

Nancy Pelosi really handed it to the GOP Senators today. She called out their lack of morality. We discuss the core of the $2000 stimulus. Nancy Pelosi did great today … Read More

Trump Big Debate Loss, Debate Analysis, Republicans fight about ACA, & more.

The debate showed that even a calm Trump is mean, evil, nonempathetic, and incompetent. Kristin Arnold, a rules analyst, explains the debate. After a complete debate analysis, the results are … Read More

Biden Wins 4 Instant Debate Polls by Double Digits, May Have Improved Favorable Rating

I don’t know if any of these polls have any scientific basis, but it does look like Biden held his own, at first glance. x BREAKING: Based on our snap … Read More

The last debate tonight: inevitable pandemic death and taxes

The second actual debate could be three too many as we expect more of the same stunts despite a mute switch for the two-minute responses to questions. The GOP has … Read More

pre-debate disinformation stunt? Iranian (or Russian) Proud Boys… maybe

Remember that there have been multiple WH attempts to reframe what is primarily a Russian election offensive in 2020 as also parallel to China and Iran activity. It does explain … Read More

It's still going to be debate chaos, Trump will pull some new stunt even with muted microphones

WASHINGTON (AP) — Debate commission adopts new rules to mute microphones to allow Trump, Biden 2 minutes of uninterrupted time per segment. (Then mikes turn back on & candidates have … Read More

It's debate week 3 again – Trump won't be able to help himself with old tricks

The second actual debate will happen on Thursday from Tennessee. Trump won’t be able to help himself in terms of interrupting Biden. Or perhaps there will be some of the … Read More

Why is NBC rewarding Trump for being too chicken to debate? And there's Bacon Masks!

Remember to tune to NBC, then switch to ABC just before the Biden debate starts. The reality now is that the Giuliani stunt was meant to coordinate with the second … Read More

Justices Breyer and Scalia debate each other. On TV. Fairly and politely.

As we all begin to turn our attention to the Supreme Court again, I came across the below YouTube video of a 2009 debate between US Supreme Court Justices Breyer and Scalia. … Read More

just say “no” on that second debate, Joe, the White House might blame you for trying to win

The White House is now blaming Michigan governor Whitmer for the kidnap/assassination plot against her by domestic terrorists. Similarly Trumpists think Biden is weak for not wanting to catch COVID … Read More

VP debate: Kristin Arnold analysis. Who won, Packing the courts, Militia plot.

We analyze the VP debate from several perspectives. Who won? Should Biden/Harris discuss Supreme Court-packing? Militia show colors. The VP Debate says more than the questions asked. x YouTube Video … Read More

Why Kamala Harris won the 2020 vice presidential debate against a lying Mike Pence

Senator Kamala Harris won the 2020 Vice-Presidential debate over a lying Mike Pence. Mike Pence came across as very disingenuous. Kamala Harris beats mansplaining sexist. x x YouTube Video See … Read More

Instant Debate Poll: 59% Say Kamala Harris Won, Improves Favorable Rating by 7%

x NEW POLL OF CNN DEBATE WATCHERS: Who won? KAMALA 59%Pence 38% pic.twitter.com/Qmpfw4QdX1 — Ian Sams (@IanSams) October 8, 2020 Ian Sams @IanSams NEW POLL OF CNN DEBATE WATCHERS: Who … Read More

debate winner: Pretty fly for a white guy

Gayle King: “It was very telling that a fly landed on Mike Pence’s head when he was denying America’s systemic racism. The fly was like ‘say whaaat?’” x Pretty fly … Read More

Aside from Tupac, will there be a Typhoid Mike Pence at tonight's debate

Typhoid Trump has shown that negligence has consequences. Will Pence be a disease vector. Meanwhile, Tupac Shakur will be there in spirit, for someone. Against this backdrop, it should be clear … Read More

NBC Poll Shows Biden Expanding Lead to 14% After Debate

The NBC/Wall Street Journal Poll, rated A- by 538, has Joe Biden leading Trump 53% to 39%. The poll of registered voters was taken September 30 through October 1 after Tuesday’s … Read More

pre-symptomatic 'President Trump's debate performance was degrading and sinister in equal measure.'

Did Trump truly believe that he could avoid catching the virus, as so much contact tracing must be done for the several days of exposure to a symptomatic Hope HIcks. … Read More

pre-symptomatic 'Trump's debate performance was degrading and sinister in equal measure.'

Did Trump truly believe that he could avoid catching the virus, as so much contact tracing must be done for the several days of exposure to a symptomatic Hope HIcks. … Read More

In rehearsing for 3 November, Trump says “I won the debate big, based on compilation of polls etc.”

Trump is workshopping the false victory declaration for election day. Oh, honey… https://t.co/52cbPTztpI https://t.co/aTXhzmOVXk pic.twitter.com/DBVq7E2K2z — Daniel W. Drezner (@dandrezner) October 1, 2020 There were also focus groups, and Vox’s Andrew … Read More

Ipsos Debate Poll Shows Small Movement Toward Biden

projects.fivethirtyeight.com/… After what is generally characterized as the worse debate among presidential contenders ever, 538 shows slight movement toward Joe Biden. We once again partnered with Ipsos to track how the debate … Read More

Steve Schmidt masterful takedown of Trump’s entire debate performance

One would think that Steve Schmidt would exhaust superlatives to describe Trump for what he is. He never disappoints. This is a classic. Steve Schmidt shines with this Trump takedown … Read More

CNN commentator boils debate down to three simple (closely related) points

Oh, hey, guys! I just woke up. Say, is tonight the night Donald Trump finally became president? No? Okay, just joshing. I watched it. And nothing I can say about … Read More

Trump's Gish Gallipoli in Debate: Biden won because the “clown” wouldn't STFU

 What a sh*tshow. Chris Wallace should have had a microphone kill switch. Many alternative facts got manufactured and Biden won simply by putting up with Trump’s bullying. Daniel Dale will deliver the … Read More

They won't shake hands at Tuesday's debate due to COVID. Biden's already released his tax returns

What a week ahead. Chris Wallace’s questions for Tuesday night’s debate might get a little tweaking, after the NY Times story about Trump’s alleged tax fraud. And there’s the mounting distractions … Read More

90 minute debate in six parts, Trump will fail because bluster and bull aren't a October Surprise

The toast is not yet burnt. Trump will need to win all three events. Won’t happen because all Trump has are bizarre lies and falsehoods. x One week from today, … Read More

Here is a message that all sides of the faux debate on vote-by-mail can understand

Brennan Center for Justice Michael Waldman gave the most compelling message for deconstructing how we should message vote-by-mail and voting to all. Vote-By-Mail message to heed x x YouTube Video … Read More

Some of us are praying for Kumbaya from tonight's debate

Twitter is full of many demands to cancel one or another Democrat when the real enemy will be culpable for mass contagion deaths on the road to fascism.  Good Morning Patriots..Preview … Read More

Party Leader: Shutdown debate/primary – Biden the winner

Democratic Party Leader & South Carolina Representative Jim Clyburn wants the DNC to shut down the primary, cancel the debate, and declare Biden winner. Clyburn: Shutdown the debates. Biden is the winner … Read More

post-Warren, 15 March looms for Biden-Sanders debate

The Ides of March will feature the debate among “safe” candidates (and Tulsi?). Knives will be sharpened. The rest of us will grieve and persist. CNN and Univision will host … Read More

Elizabeth Warren must stay in the race through the March 15 debate

I am not a fan of Biden. I believe he may relieve Trump as a symptom but he will not stop our society’s slide into oblivion. That said I believe … Read More

Post-Debate national polling shows mixed trends prior to Nevada caucuses

The reality of tomorrow’s Nevada caucus will be in the details of delegate allocation. The meme of “insurmountable delegate lead” could prevail. Meanwhile Trump does a counter-rally in Vegas. x Post-debate poll … Read More

Heads We Win, Tails You Lose Reviews From the Corporate Media on Democratic Debate.

Hmmmmm…Media asks leading questions of Democratic presidential candidates to get them to attack each other.  In latest debate, Elizabeth Warren comes out swinging against all the other candidates.  Bernie Sanders … Read More

Things You Can Count On In Tomorrow Night's Democratic Presidential Debate.

I think there will be certain things that are predictable for tomorrow night’s Democratic presidential debate.   You know you suck as a moderator when you get panned by both Democrats and … Read More

Klobuchar gets a post-debate surge in New Hampshire despite Giant Meteor

Klobuchar got a bump from the ABC debate on Friday in New Hampshire. x NH @7News/ Emerson College Tracking Poll Night 7: Sanders 30% (-1)Buttigieg 20% (-4)Klobuchar 13% (+4)Warren 12% … Read More

Watching The Debate Tonight?

Watching The Debate Tonight? photo: Homeless Man, photo by Enver Rahmanov • CC BY-SA 3.0 (cropped) In solidarity for victory! Alan Minsky for Mike F., Donna, Deb, Dr. Bill, Dan, … Read More

Money still talks, despite good intentions as Bloomberg may get onto the debate stage

It seemed inevitable, but that small versus large donor thumb-on-the-scale will have consequences for super-Tuesday. x The DNC drastically shifts debate requirements, opening the door for Bloomberg to join the … Read More

Did You See The Debate Last Night?

Archives photo: PDA Executive Director Alan Minsky and Friend In solidarity,  Mike Hersh for Alan, Mike F., Dan, Janis, Deb, Dr. Bill, Donna, Kimberly, and Bryan—your PDA national team. Tell … Read More

Our Impoverished Debate

Archives Photo: Homeless Man, photo by Enver Rahmanov • CC BY-SA 3.0 (cropped) In solidarity,  Alan Minsky, Mike F., Dan, Janis, Deb, Dr. Bill, Mike H., Donna, Kimberly, and Bryan—your … Read More

There’s No Debate, Poverty Kills

Archives photo: Alan Minsky With Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs, Reps. Pocan and Jayapal In solidarity,  Mike H. for Alan, Mike F., Dan, Janis, Deb, Dr. Bill, Kimberly, and Bryan—your PDA national … Read More

rounding the public square, Democratic debate is tonight and unlike Franco, 45* is still impeached

Unlikely that folding chairs will be thrown at tonight’s Democratic debate in west LA. Included in discussion will be the latest strike at Obamacare and the impeachment of Trump. Darned … Read More

The Democratic Presidential Debate Must Address Poverty

Archives photo: People walk in Skid Row after new school supplies were donated to thousands at Fred Jordan Missions, on September 28, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images / … Read More

I'm Not The Least Bit Excited About Which “Journalists” Were Selected For Next Dem Debate.

MSNBC has been hyping the selection of the women “journalists” for the next upcoming Democratic presidential debate:  Ashley Parker, Kristen Welker, Andrea Mitchell, and Rachel Maddow.  Only one of those … Read More

The Fox News effect: Can we have an impeachment debate if one side is brainwashed?

“All right senator, I have no idea why a Fox News conspiracy, propaganda stuff is popping up here,” lamented Meet The Press host Chuck Todd on Sunday morning, trying to get … Read More

Thoughts on debate topics – Medicare for All

This is the second post on a topic featuring in the Democratic Presidential debates of the past few nights where I think there was a chance that was missed to … Read More