Regardless of who you support, who's winning this debate?

[Polybius]

I think Warren and Bloomberg are doing extremely well. Steyer and Amy are doing ok. Pete is just being a smart-aleck and very sarcastic. Biden and Sanders are seem a bit angry, particularly Biden. Opinions?

[Upthevibe]

1. I just had to mute it.....

making me too nervous...I don't mind Pete being a smartass....

[Polybius]

7. The problem is that it makes him look young

He needs to appear older, not like a teenage schoolboy.

[Moderateguy]

30. Maybe he is trying to appeal to all those young people that flock to Sanders' rallies

[Polybius]

32. But he'll turn off every Xer and Boomer by doing so

We’ll see though.

[LizBeth]

43. I am old and not turned off by young people that are smart and capable. I can handle that.

[Polybius]

48. I'm in my 40's

I don’t like it when millennials are smug to older folks.

[LizBeth]

49. I do not like when older folks are smug to younger generations. Just not fond of smug all the way

around. I didn't get that was the conversation.

[Polybius]

50. It was more than his usual smug

He was a total wiseass and ignored time, and constantly talked over people. He’s my last choice of those up there.

[lunasun]

53. He has low numbers last time I looked with people even his own age let alone younger

I don’t think this debate helped that

[texasfiddler]

2. I thought Warren was angry in the last debate

However, people say she won that debate. I think this should be the last debate for several.

[gopiscrap]

3. Warren

[rzemanfl]

4. What debate are you watching?

[LizBeth]

5. I heard that about Buttigieg last debate.

[Celerity]

10. and it was tosh then, as it it is tosh now nt

[LizBeth]

20. I was trying to figure out who Tosh was. I had to giggle when I got what you were saying.

Thanks.

[Celerity]

38. sorry, I am London raised and its 4am here in Sweden, so my British slang comes pouring out

[LizBeth]

44. Funny. And cool!

[Celerity]

45. aww thanks

[Polybius]

13. It's every one

He reminds me of a guy I used to work with.

[JudyM]

15. Much worse this time, talking over people at length, ignoring the time limits, etc.

[Celerity]

6. Trump, unfortunately, I fear

[dawg day]

8. I like Gayle King.

Moderating a Dem debate is difficult.

[LaurenOlimina]

9. my order

Warren
Biden
Pete
Steyer
Amy
Bloomberg

[Raine]

11. They've all at their moments

and gotten in some good shots.

[mvd]

12. I like Warren and Sanders again tonight. Biden solid again

It is hard to top the last debate, but it is another good one for Warren.

Bloomberg improved technically but not convincing.

I was worried how Bernie would take the attacks. He has been calm IMO and hasn’t screamed more than the others. He’s done well. That “anger” is something I personally like.

[Bonobo]

14. The IDEA of winners is itself part of the problem.

It is what leads to gotcha questions in a horrible format rather than trying to enlighten the audience.

[SKKY]

16. Steyer has had some great moments...

...Biden came to throw bombs. Love the energy. Anyone on this stage will eviscerate Trump in a debate.

[womanofthehills]

17. Pete continually talking over Bernie with a smug look not good

I hate this debate - not a good debate for Dems.

[JudyM]

23. +1000

[democratisphere]

18. Bernie and Warren are bombing out.

The others are slugging away with no clear winner yet.

[awesomerwb1]

19. Wow

Please un-mute your tv.

[Polybius]

28. It's only muted during the commercials

So I can check DU.

[awesomerwb1]

51. Then it's unexplainable

[Polybius]

56. Which part?

Did you disagree with?

[JudyM]

21. Warren, Sanders, Biden, Klobuchar

[Nanjeanne]

22. I know who the losers are. Anyone still watching or planning on making up their

minds who to vote for by listening to a pundit tell them who won.

Basically the American people are the losers for the degradation of what debates should be.

[bamagal62]

24. Bernie is angry. Which is driving me crazy. I keep saying "bless his heart" when Biden speaks.

I think Warren, Kloubachar, and Buttegeig are doing the best.
Sometimes, Steyer has something to say. And, Bloomberg is an awful debater.

[AkFemDem]

25. Biden, it's not even close imo.

[AkFemDem]

31. I really don't know how people think Warren is winning this one...

She clearly won the last one but tonight she sounds weak and ineffective.

[Quixote1818]

26. They needed to take out Sanders and while I think he isn't winning this debate he has done well

deflecting the attacks by staying on message. Because of this I think Sanders has solidified his position at the top and by doing that he has accomplished what he needed to do to stay on top. I personally love Warren and think she is doing the best but for whatever reason she probably won't change much.

[Amishman]

27. Warren is doing OK, then everyone else. Bloomberg is having another very poor showing

his 'bought them' slip is going to have legs and come back and bite him in the ass again and again

[earthside]

29. Klobuchar is having a good night ...

... she is coming across as the one person I could listen to for the next four (or eight) years.

(I'm somewhat bias having sided with Klobuchar recently.)

Sanders is strong as usual.

The worst is Buttigieg ... I just cannot stand his glibness and his conceit.

The biggest loser is CBS and the DNC for creating a shouting match format -- 75 seconds is not long enough to give reasonable, thoughtful answers.

[apcalc]

36. Agree.

[cry baby]

34. I think this debate will help Biden more than others.

I really think they’ve all had good moments.

[Quixote1818]

39. Biden knows SC is make or break. If he wins big in SC he may have a chance still

His strong performance tonight is good news for him.

[cry baby]

41. He seems to be getting better. I hope he can stay around. nt

[apcalc]

35. I think Joe, Amy, and in spots Warren, Buttegieg are good.

[Kali]

37. funny

I thought Buttigieg was doing well.

[rwheeler31]

40. Biden, Pete, Bloomberg

[LupusYonderboy00]

42. Trump

Jesus Christ; we’re going to nominate a socialist and had this thing to Trump. As piss away the House in the bargain.

[cry baby]

46. I wish I could borrow your crystal ball. We may have to work harder,

but if Dems want Bernie, then I’ll work for him and do my best.

Will you?

[stopbush]

47. Bloomberg won because

1. he did better than the last debate

2. he got his positives out, and they are impressive progressive positives

3. maybe most important, his ads were running during every commercial break, reinforcing his positives and giving him a lot more air time.

[mcar]

52. Biden and Klobuchar. nt

[rainy]

54. Warren hands down Bernie right behind her.

[FailureToCommunicate]

55. Biden...by a country mile.

Answered questions like a President
Acted like a President
Looked like a President

[Polybius]

57. Well, the current president yells at moderators too

I don't think rude is presidential.