Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
Joe BidenCongratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
 

NYMinute

(3,256 posts)
9. Just cancel the debate
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 07:24 PM
Mar 2020

No point in having it

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
Good. Maybe it'll feel a little less like thunderdome. Squinch Mar 2020 #1
Actually, I think it might be a calmer debate, but perhaps more revealing. hlthe2b Mar 2020 #2
How is it pointless? democrattotheend Mar 2020 #3
I am not 100% sure because I was way too young. Blue_true Mar 2020 #19
I disagree. I think the audience serves no purpose. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #4
Agree jberryhill Mar 2020 #6
I just hope it does not turn into an absolute snoozefest sunonmars Mar 2020 #8
I'm not sure how an audience changes that. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #15
Same here! Newest Reality Mar 2020 #13
If Biden wins big tonight IluvPitties Mar 2020 #5
It ain't over 'til it's over. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #14
I'm fine with Turin_C3PO Mar 2020 #17
Based on the math, Biden would have a majority around the end of April. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #18
Having two Democrats against each other for no real reason IluvPitties Mar 2020 #20
I agree, why have the two last Dems providing attack ideas unitedwethrive Mar 2020 #30
That's how they ALL should be DrToast Mar 2020 #7
Just cancel the debate NYMinute Mar 2020 #9
You make a valid point. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #12
I disagree, I guess. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #21
The Sanders campaign is pushing for more debates NYMinute Mar 2020 #24
One would probably do it. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #25
Excellent! It's a debate, not a game show, not a reality show. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #10
Just heard that. LiberalFighter Mar 2020 #11
No, it is not pointless to have the debate. Blue_true Mar 2020 #16
Pointless to have a nationally-televised debate if there's no audience? 11cents Mar 2020 #22
I agree. underpants Mar 2020 #29
Good defacto7 Mar 2020 #23
good... handmade34 Mar 2020 #26
Other debate decorum changes BidenBacker Mar 2020 #27
Lol, I'd definitely watch that! Turin_C3PO Mar 2020 #32
Good still_one Mar 2020 #28
I am so bummed. I was in the lottery for that and had my fingers crossed still hoping to be picked Vivienne235729 Mar 2020 #31
Probably the prudent thing at this point. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 2020 #33
Good. Safer AND less circusy. Nt Hortensis Mar 2020 #34
Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»Democratic Primaries»This message was self-del...»Reply #9