What is wrong with people? Given Sanders is the only one of the two who just recently had a heart attack you'd think his supporters could come up with something at least believable.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)

21. They lie as SOP, just like the Republicans. Literally. Same lies

Reply to Control-Z (Reply #11)

Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:06 PM

Mar 2020

as often as not.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

nolabear

(43,850 posts)

8. That Joe was debilitated and couldn't stand. Stupidity.

Reply to Control-Z (Reply #1)

Sun Mar 15, 2020, 06:48 PM

Mar 2020

It’ll be interesting to see if they each stay at the podiums. With no audience I’d assume they will.

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primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Cha

(320,637 posts)

18. There were Smears on Biden from guess who..

Reply to Control-Z (Reply #1)

Sun Mar 15, 2020, 07:47 PM

Mar 2020

that claimed Biden wanted to "sit down" during the debate.. kitchen ******* sink and all that.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)

4. Two standing, with no audience, is stupid.

Reply to nolabear (Original post)

Sun Mar 15, 2020, 06:44 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

LizBeth

(11,222 posts)

5. Sanders cried. Foul.

Reply to nolabear (Original post)

Sun Mar 15, 2020, 06:44 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Squinch

(60,076 posts)

6. I'm not watching. I don't want to give BS any more attention. Not now,

Reply to nolabear (Original post)

Sun Mar 15, 2020, 06:46 PM

Mar 2020

not ever again.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

ucrdem

(15,720 posts)

7. Bernie is the podium clutcher.

Reply to nolabear (Original post)

Sun Mar 15, 2020, 06:46 PM

Mar 2020

I'd read that it would be seated but if he has to stay on his feet two hours he has only himself to blame.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Mr.Bill

(24,906 posts)

9. Some people were spreading the rumor

Reply to nolabear (Original post)

Sun Mar 15, 2020, 06:53 PM

Mar 2020

that Biden wanted to be sitting down, the implication being he is too weak to stand for a few hours. Something he's done at every debate so far, by the way.

I think Bernie comes across better sitting in a quiet room. His hunched over posture, excited voice and arm waving are going to be bad optics in a quiet room.

I hope they both do well and are decent to each other.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)

10. Sciatic nerve pain?

Reply to nolabear (Original post)

Sun Mar 15, 2020, 07:02 PM

Mar 2020

It hurts worse to sit than to stand? Watch for leaning and poor posture... that's a clue too.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

RazBerryBeret

(3,075 posts)

12. If it's actually a debate

Reply to nolabear (Original post)

Sun Mar 15, 2020, 07:14 PM

Mar 2020

they should be standing.

I thought that was the original plan, then someone asked for seated at a table, then both camps denied ever requesting that.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Music Man

(1,664 posts)

17. Why is standing necessary for it to be a debate?

Reply to RazBerryBeret (Reply #12)

Sun Mar 15, 2020, 07:32 PM

Mar 2020

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If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Cha

(320,637 posts)

19. Thanks for those "sitting down" at the debates pics,

Reply to Music Man (Reply #17)

Sun Mar 15, 2020, 07:50 PM

Mar 2020

Music Man.

Like it's BFD to sit down.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Music Man

(1,664 posts)

22. Not to beat this to death,

Reply to RazBerryBeret (Reply #12)

Mon Mar 16, 2020, 11:00 AM

Mar 2020

But I'm still unsure why candidates sitting makes it any less of a debate.

No one has given me a satisfactory answer why this was a big deal.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Talitha

(8,156 posts)

13. Everyone stood at all the other debates, what's the big deal?

Reply to nolabear (Original post)

Sun Mar 15, 2020, 07:21 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

thucythucy

(9,153 posts)

14. So I guess FDR wouldn't have made the grade?

Reply to nolabear (Original post)

Sun Mar 15, 2020, 07:23 PM

Mar 2020

This is ableism, the idea that a president has to be able to stand for so many hours--or stand at all--to be fit for office.

I'd rather have FDR in a wheelchair as president than a RWNJ marathon runner any day of the week.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Celerity

(54,890 posts)

15. I doubt Trump could run around a 400 metre track more than halfway without stroking out, lolol

Reply to thucythucy (Reply #14)

Sun Mar 15, 2020, 07:28 PM

Mar 2020

Maybe they would dangle a Big Mac from a pole in front of him to get him up and moving.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

thucythucy

(9,153 posts)

16. I agree about Trump. nt

Reply to Celerity (Reply #15)

Sun Mar 15, 2020, 07:30 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Cha

(320,637 posts)

20. Good point!

Reply to thucythucy (Reply #14)

Sun Mar 15, 2020, 07:51 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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