Sometimes the Democratic coalition feels like this should be its spirit animal:
Look at this dog that is available for adoption on Connecticuthttps://t.co/vGeW51f2Vm pic.twitter.com/8NlDzdiGwr
— Sleve McDichael ?? (@TanukiMaki) July 30, 2019
Healthy, probably smart, no doubt would make a great companion — but sometimes the poor little guy must wish his parents* had been a little less eclectic in their choices…
[my educated guess: Pug & Italian Greyhound]
******
Waking up to hot takes about a "meh" debate. You wanted entertainment from politics and you got Trump. Have you learned nothing?
— Julia Ioffe (@juliaioffe) July 31, 2019
Looking back over last night’s transcript, this answer from @ewarren stood out.
“Democrats win when we figure out what is right and we get out there and fight for it. I am not afraid. And for Democrats to win, you can’t be afraid, either.” pic.twitter.com/xLUVbCHNFB
— Kevin Robillard (@Robillard) July 31, 2019
The good thing about debates with ten people is:
Nothing.
This format sucks. Boot the pretenders. Nobodies soaking up minutes is just plain stupid.
— The Hoarse Whisperer (@HoarseWisperer) August 1, 2019
Here we go again with the goddamned media. Tonight’s debate is a BRAWL, a SHOWDOWN, a BATTLE. Cue the martial music and exploding graphics. Sofa king sick of this bullshit.
— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) July 31, 2019
As we pick nits and fire zingers, it's worth just generally appreciating our smart field of impressive candidates, all of whom run rings around Trump (with a few notable exceptions).
— Greg Pinelo (@gregpinelo) August 1, 2019
Activists should look at how the health care portion of the debates has proceeded and watch what they wish for in terms of a climate change debate.
— Matthew Yglesias (@mattyglesias) July 31, 2019
::looks at Hillary Clinton’s platform::
Pretty damn progressive, probably https://t.co/Mbq3Bj2LoN— Kaitlin Byrd (@GothamGirlBlue) July 31, 2019
Some candidates are in this race to move the discourse left, others to move it to the right.
In 2018 voters chose left, overwhelmingly.
Something to remember going forward. #DemDebate
— Victoria Brownworth ?️? (@VABVOX) July 31, 2019
Just heard from someone who’s seen DC types declaring it a dismal night for Dems, and almost every fellow Michigander happy w tonight and positive on the candidates
— Dana Houle (@DanaHoule) August 1, 2019
How many Russians would it take to rake Siberia? https://t.co/HDELYHfOzM
— Dana Houle (@DanaHoule) August 1, 2019
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