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senseandsensibility

(20,256 posts)
Thu Nov 30, 2023, 06:51 PM Nov 2023

Apparently, the DeSantis/Newsom debate is tonight

on FAUX. Anyone gonna watch?

Bravo to Newsom for going into the lion's den, and I know he's multiple times smarter than DS, but he is submitting to a very rigged situation IMO.
Don't know if I have a strong enough stomach.

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Apparently, the DeSantis/Newsom debate is tonight (Original Post) senseandsensibility Nov 2023 OP
Time? rurallib Nov 2023 #1
Gavin already handed shawn his ass on a plate. His pinky fingernail is smarter than both. onecaliberal Nov 2023 #2
I think it starts at 9pm east coast time. RKP5637 Nov 2023 #3
Six pm Pacific time senseandsensibility Nov 2023 #4
And there might be a stacked FAUX audience senseandsensibility Nov 2023 #5
There will not be a live audience. Abolishinist Nov 2023 #16
Yes, very rigged bucolic_frolic Nov 2023 #6
He'll definitely win senseandsensibility Nov 2023 #12
Is Newsom REALLY trying to get "us" to trash Joe Biden and vote him in?? a kennedy Nov 2023 #7
I think he's going to defend Biden and our values senseandsensibility Nov 2023 #8
👍🏻 I know you're right. a kennedy Nov 2023 #24
I don't think he's competing wirh Joe calguy Nov 2023 #9
No way Jose. Newsom is a genuine dyed in the wool team player Brother Buzz Nov 2023 #21
Uhm, he IS defending the Biden Harris admin. onecaliberal Nov 2023 #35
NYT probably already has both their possible stories prime for tomorrow....... Takket Nov 2023 #10
Funny if it weren't so true senseandsensibility Nov 2023 #11
Bookmarking your post. maxsolomon Nov 2023 #13
senseandsensibility............ Upthevibe Nov 2023 #14
I tend to agree senseandsensibility Nov 2023 #15
There is no audience. Abolishinist Nov 2023 #17
Thanks for the info senseandsensibility Nov 2023 #18
A HUGE plus. Abolishinist Nov 2023 #19
Newsom is doing great so far superpatriotman Nov 2023 #20
Thanks for watching! senseandsensibility Nov 2023 #22
My wife is making me watch superpatriotman Nov 2023 #23
I don't think I could make my husband watch senseandsensibility Nov 2023 #25
First question... are you wearing an earpiece? keithbvadu2 Nov 2023 #26
dangit. I actually did want to watch. lol ecstatic Nov 2023 #27
Let us know what you hear! senseandsensibility Nov 2023 #28
first impression: Newsom - handsome, tiny d: hideous. ecstatic Nov 2023 #29
DeSantis' forced phony smile is totally cringe worthy Brother Buzz Nov 2023 #30
I have to say, the questions have been very biased so far. Abolishinist Nov 2023 #31
Zero interest for me. Tommy Carcetti Nov 2023 #32
I think I'm done. They just played a Billy Graham Jr. Abolishinist Nov 2023 #33
Fat Sean said this was a state v state debate superpatriotman Nov 2023 #34

bucolic_frolic

(46,512 posts)
6. Yes, very rigged
Thu Nov 30, 2023, 07:10 PM
Nov 2023

DeSantis was much more of a potential threat back when Newsom agreed to the debate. It's likely to be a draw, but DeSantis might stir his credibility a bit. I don't see upside for Newsom for doing this. I think he just enjoys the sparring of ideologies and party politics. He'll do fine.

a kennedy

(31,813 posts)
7. Is Newsom REALLY trying to get "us" to trash Joe Biden and vote him in??
Thu Nov 30, 2023, 07:12 PM
Nov 2023

Or is my glass of wine kicking in and I’m totally drunk???

calguy

(5,733 posts)
9. I don't think he's competing wirh Joe
Thu Nov 30, 2023, 07:31 PM
Nov 2023

He's confronting MAGAts on their home turf, demonstrating how to engage these clowns and beat them at their own game.

He's also getting national exposure for 2028, and there's nothing at all wrong with that.

onecaliberal

(35,476 posts)
35. Uhm, he IS defending the Biden Harris admin.
Thu Nov 30, 2023, 11:19 PM
Nov 2023

They asked why he was doing it at the beginning and he said because he wanted to set the record straight about the Biden Harris administration and all of the great things they’re doing for America. So no he’s not trashing Biden.

Takket

(22,425 posts)
10. NYT probably already has both their possible stories prime for tomorrow.......
Thu Nov 30, 2023, 07:39 PM
Nov 2023

desantis beats newsom in debate: here's why that is bad for Joe Biden. It shows how much more people prefer the GOP now because everyone hates Biden!

OR!

Newsom beats desantis in debate: Here's why that is bad for Joe Biden. Biden is old and unliked, and Democrats would probably win if he steps aside, but he won't do that, and that makes him more unlikable!!!!!!!!

either way, Democrats will lose tonight.

maxsolomon

(34,929 posts)
13. Bookmarking your post.
Thu Nov 30, 2023, 08:04 PM
Nov 2023

I'll let you know what the awful horrible not good NYT says. In the meantime, you should pre-emptively cancel your subscription.

Upthevibe

(9,000 posts)
14. senseandsensibility............
Thu Nov 30, 2023, 09:17 PM
Nov 2023

I'm apprensive about it because people are moved by emotion and not facts..

Hannity's the moderator - Not good for us
Audience - If I had to guess, I'd think it'd be 99.9% DeSantis' supporters


I may try to watch it but I don't want to waste a Xanax on this....


Abolishinist

(1,831 posts)
17. There is no audience.
Thu Nov 30, 2023, 09:59 PM
Nov 2023

And from what I've read, his involvement will be minimal. We'll see how that works out.

Abolishinist

(1,831 posts)
19. A HUGE plus.
Thu Nov 30, 2023, 10:14 PM
Nov 2023

Hand-picked audiences present at least two problems.
#1, they're annoying and predictable.
#2, their presence cajoles those on stage to cater to them vs. the actual debate. In addition, it's nice having only two on stage.

senseandsensibility

(20,256 posts)
22. Thanks for watching!
Thu Nov 30, 2023, 10:22 PM
Nov 2023

I would say two half brains against one, but I'm not sure Sean or Ron are even that bright.

senseandsensibility

(20,256 posts)
25. I don't think I could make my husband watch
Thu Nov 30, 2023, 10:33 PM
Nov 2023

even if he didn't have sports on. You're really taking one for the team.

Abolishinist

(1,831 posts)
31. I have to say, the questions have been very biased so far.
Thu Nov 30, 2023, 10:51 PM
Nov 2023

And calling this a "debate" or whatever is a joke, it's nothing but a shouting match with both spouting stats that most don't know unless they take the time to look them up.

Very dissapointing so far, really nothing at all regarding differences in political philosophies.

Abolishinist

(1,831 posts)
33. I think I'm done. They just played a Billy Graham Jr.
Thu Nov 30, 2023, 10:56 PM
Nov 2023

ad on how much doG loves me, or at least, would like to, if I only allowed him into my heart and soul.

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