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Caliman73

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23. Some may because he didn't whip out his tiny mushroom.

Thu Oct 22, 2020, 10:47 PM

Oct 2020

The reality is that Trump needed to be spectacular in this debate in order to make any changes in the race. He wasn't. He will certainly get credit for not flinging his shit, but that is like getting 400 on the SAT for putting your name on it.

He didn't do anything to convince anyone that he will be any different if given 4 more years. He flubbed his taxes again and he got nailed on race after he thought he had a good one on Biden, he got hit with the Central Park 5.

It was not a definitive debate for either. Biden did very well with his plans and details and Trump did not light himself on fire. Those were the standards.

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No contest. This was one of Biden's best debate performances ever. [View all] Drunken Irishman Oct 2020 OP

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Thekaspervote Oct 2020 #1

He's doing great! StarryNite Oct 2020 #2

I wish i had your confidence. I'm afraid the debate polls will give it to Trump. dem4decades Oct 2020 #3

Nope. Drunken Irishman Oct 2020 #10

Why? (I'm not watching) tman Oct 2020 #11

Biden had the zingers. Biden put Trump on the defensive all night. Drunken Irishman Oct 2020 #14

What zingers? Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2020 #37

The Abe Lincoln one was the best. Drunken Irishman Oct 2020 #40

No matter what the rah-rah...and totally get the trying to make Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2020 #49

Your spinning it negatively is NOT working. Cha Oct 2020 #58

The post-debate polls say otherwise. nt Wednesdays Oct 2020 #63

Learning to live with it... greblach Oct 2020 #53

That may have been THE line of the night. calimary Oct 2020 #61

... LexVegas Oct 2020 #12

I agree, sadly relayerbob Oct 2020 #17

Biden let Trump have the last word. dem4decades Oct 2020 #22

Yes, he was not aggressive enough relayerbob Oct 2020 #24

Finally, an honest assessment. Not just a bunch of "my guy was perfect bs. Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2020 #52

the best line biden didn't give was "well, that what limbaugh says but...." certainot Oct 2020 #54

We'll find out in a few minutes. BannonsLiver Oct 2020 #20

Some may because he didn't whip out his tiny mushroom. Caliman73 Oct 2020 #23

Thank you i needed that. I was really depressed thinking Trump made points. dem4decades Oct 2020 #25

His most effective attack was... Caliman73 Oct 2020 #28

Agree. I wish that Biden had wnylib Oct 2020 #33

Well put. Mersky Oct 2020 #39

Post removed Post removed Oct 2020 #35

Trump didn't look like a frenzied, lying, crazy, heartless monster. lagomorph777 Oct 2020 #56

Agreed. Sierra89 Oct 2020 #4

Yes, he was calm until he was righteous. tinrobot Oct 2020 #5

Good to hear. Thanks. I don't watch. But people have been saying different takes though most say LizBeth Oct 2020 #6

I love Biden and his debate prep team that prepared all the facts, Claustrum Oct 2020 #7

That's how I see it. dchill Oct 2020 #8

Biden's closing remarks are excellent! Bluepinky Oct 2020 #9

Agreed Chuuurles Oct 2020 #13

He's doing pretty well democrattotheend Oct 2020 #15

Thanks..will have to look that debate up! Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2020 #51

the debate with Ryan was his best Kali Oct 2020 #60

The moderator was excellent too... VarryOn Oct 2020 #16

I agree jcgoldie Oct 2020 #19

I agree - I was very impressed. lagomorph777 Oct 2020 #57

I agree. liberalmuse Oct 2020 #18

Think the lines are clearly drawn. Do believe some of the so-called "undecided" who lean toward Hoyt Oct 2020 #21

And Trump cemented his legacy as a used car salesman Blue Owl Oct 2020 #26

Yes but it was Trump's best too Raine Oct 2020 #27

No it does NOT. Cha Oct 2020 #59

I agree TheDemsshouldhireme Oct 2020 #29

It's cool to hear that people feel that way ecstatic Oct 2020 #30

I dunno, I think he was cool under pressure Mersky Oct 2020 #32

It was a great contrast. Drunken Irishman Oct 2020 #38

Really was Mersky Oct 2020 #42

No , unfortunately, your intuition is right :( Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2020 #41

He got the final word, and his closing was perfect RainCaster Oct 2020 #31

Yes, he was fantastic-- so many good attacks LymphocyteLover Oct 2020 #34

Yes! Whew! I'm glad he did well...'cause I ALREADY voted for him! FailureToCommunicate Oct 2020 #36

Evocative of 1960 prodigitalson Oct 2020 #43

Well, what is wrong with Luntz's undecided. Are they alive and living in this world? Boogiemack Oct 2020 #44

What's Wrong You Ask? These Folks With Luntz Aren't "Undecided". Indykatie Oct 2020 #46

tRump was so robotic and repetitive. He was unbelievable, incredible, blah, blah, blah ffr Oct 2020 #45

I liked the town hall better BainsBane Oct 2020 #47

Yes. But that wasn't a debate. :p Drunken Irishman Oct 2020 #48

It was supposed to be. nt BainsBane Oct 2020 #50

Yes, it was a good debate. Aussie105 Oct 2020 #55

Gov Jay Inslee weighs in.. I'll take his perspective Over Cha Oct 2020 #62