2016 Postmortem

Cleita

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106. I noticed that especially when Bernie asked if there were any of

Thu Feb 18, 2016, 10:35 PM

Feb 2016

his supporters in the crowd. It didn't sound like a whole lot. Yet, the more he speaks, the louder the cheers get. It appears he is winning over the crowd.

Go Bernie!

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Town Hall Thread! Everybody be nice!! Hillary is up in a minute! [View all] bettyellen Feb 2016 OP

oh yes..... still_one Feb 2016 #1

How are you, Still one? bettyellen Feb 2016 #3

good, and I hope you are doing well also still_one Feb 2016 #5

Thank you! Been a rough year, but will get better! bettyellen Feb 2016 #11

Just take care of yourself still_one Feb 2016 #21

Yeah, I need reminding sometimes. ;-D So thanks! bettyellen Feb 2016 #25

he shied away from abortion rights litmus part and goes to say he covers 25+ issues. Okay. bettyellen Feb 2016 #2

Diaz is trying to get a sound bite. The question is stupid, doesn't make sense and he won't give Skwmom Feb 2016 #4

Bernie preemptively steered discussion to terrorism. The toad squirmed. Gregorian Feb 2016 #6

Thanks for contributing! bettyellen Feb 2016 #12

Live stream? 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2016 #7

CNBC and Telemundo bettyellen Feb 2016 #9

here for audio restorefreedom Feb 2016 #10

thanks for that! bettyellen Feb 2016 #16

:) nt restorefreedom Feb 2016 #23

Thank you ... 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2016 #61

yw....it can be a bit distracting :( nt restorefreedom Feb 2016 #85

I had to bail from it ... 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2016 #109

:) nt restorefreedom Feb 2016 #131

You can get it online here: TexasTowelie Feb 2016 #18

thanks sooo much, TT! I have added that to the OP. bettyellen Feb 2016 #29

Thanks ... Much better than the TYT broadcast w/ commentary. eom. 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2016 #82

You're welcome. TexasTowelie Feb 2016 #138

here is a link! Where did you go, my friend? bettyellen Feb 2016 #39

and the Apple controversy, Sander is pro-privacy..... Now onto Obama "being primaried" bettyellen Feb 2016 #8

He needs to drop that line firebrand80 Feb 2016 #37

Yeah, nobody is buying it. stopbush Feb 2016 #222

so Bernie first again? Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #13

Yes- they say he "won the toss". ?!?! bettyellen Feb 2016 #19

thanks, missed the opening Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #36

They know that's bullshit. One always wants the last word in a debate and, so far in every debate, in_cog_ni_to Feb 2016 #51

Maybe they lied or I heard wrong? It surprised me too. bettyellen Feb 2016 #62

You heard right. Chucky said Bernie "won" a coin toss. Won, my ass. n/t in_cog_ni_to Feb 2016 #83

I'd think if you "won" you get to pick when you go? bettyellen Feb 2016 #91

Except, there is no way to watch this, right, if you only have a computer. L. Coyote Feb 2016 #14

Found it embedded at dKos here: L. Coyote Feb 2016 #22

Which leads to the YouTube here: L. Coyote Feb 2016 #33

Thank you L Coyote! bettyellen Feb 2016 #125

here is a link: bettyellen Feb 2016 #30

Bernie is avoiding every sand pit Chuck put forward. Sanders clears up the question first. Gregorian Feb 2016 #15

Chuckie Toad going after Sanders with complete Le Taz Hot Feb 2016 #17

The questions are always kinda click bait. But lets be nice to all supporters please, thanks! bettyellen Feb 2016 #20

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ still_one Feb 2016 #28

Uh, you are not the arbitrar of my speech. Le Taz Hot Feb 2016 #68

It was nothing more than a polite request. bettyellen Feb 2016 #160

That was me being polite. Le Taz Hot Feb 2016 #168

Ouch! LOL. bettyellen Feb 2016 #177

They tried to say it's evenly divided 30/30. Screwed the pooch by saying there are 40 from Nevada nc4bo Feb 2016 #27

yep I heard that slip, lol Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #41

So actually....there are 30 for Sanders and up 70 for Hill? nc4bo Feb 2016 #69

yep Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #75

Listenging to the applause.. one_voice Feb 2016 #94

Yes. Very polite audience. nc4bo Feb 2016 #141

I noticed that especially when Bernie asked if there were any of Cleita Feb 2016 #106

Wow imagine UglyGreed Feb 2016 #24

It was decided via coin flip Cali_Democrat Feb 2016 #31

Iowa taught us that lesson nt firebrand80 Feb 2016 #44

Ladies first? Rosa Luxemburg Feb 2016 #64

Well at least they flipped this time around UglyGreed Feb 2016 #116

do you think it is a double-headed coin? still_one Feb 2016 #32

Do you think it was???? UglyGreed Feb 2016 #119

I hope you realize I am joking still_one Feb 2016 #127

Ok sorry UglyGreed Feb 2016 #132

no problem. Thanks still_one Feb 2016 #156

. UglyGreed Feb 2016 #259

they actually said he won the coin flip- so did he pick going first? I don't know. bettyellen Feb 2016 #35

fair enough UglyGreed Feb 2016 #124

I am wondering if there is any "fatigue" advantage in going earlier? Hill will be 10- 11 PM I guess bettyellen Feb 2016 #183

Bernie won the coin toss and decided to go first Empowerer Feb 2016 #92

.. mcar Feb 2016 #194

Bernie's great memory allows him to make it through the mine field. Gregorian Feb 2016 #26

He is doing well! bettyellen Feb 2016 #34

Busted! Live video of him calling for Obama to be primaried! nt ecstatic Feb 2016 #38

I am a little bummed he pivoted for away when asked about abortion as a litmus test.... bettyellen Feb 2016 #43

He's been pivoting away all night. Hasn't answered a single question ecstatic Feb 2016 #54

+1 uponit7771 Feb 2016 #140

Who cares? cannabis_flower Feb 2016 #46

He's been lying about it at every debate. ecstatic Feb 2016 #60

When did he lie? frylock Feb 2016 #176

People who like Obama as president and want his legacy to continue uponit7771 Feb 2016 #161

as usual the interrogator is busted, elleng Feb 2016 #72

They CLIPPED THE VIDEO OMITTING THE ENTIRE QUESTION he was responding to and, besides in_cog_ni_to Feb 2016 #74

Obama himself told America beedle Feb 2016 #114

Bernie missed a great opportunity to ecplain to voters, HE NEEDS A DEM CONGRESS! napi21 Feb 2016 #40

I'm not a dictata hehr flamingdem Feb 2016 #42

I love hearing a NYC accent on the trail! bettyellen Feb 2016 #45

Bernie is a trailblazer for those of us with New Yawk accents flamingdem Feb 2016 #52

When I have a few drinks the Bronx all comes back, LOL. Especially if I am going off. bettyellen Feb 2016 #57

I feel it returning when I get off the plane from CA, and I'm horrified flamingdem Feb 2016 #67

I come out sounding Latina, even though I am first generation.... other, LOL. Just sound like home. bettyellen Feb 2016 #73

Anyone supporting Bernie?? firebrand80 Feb 2016 #47

Bernie is funny, he so much cooler than the Toad flamingdem Feb 2016 #58

You spoke too soon firebrand80 Feb 2016 #66

the Hillary meme of yesterday Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #48

I hear a lot of echo Cheese Sandwich Feb 2016 #49

I had horrible sound for last debate. this sounds very clear to me. bettyellen Feb 2016 #53

he's going on a about incarceration and jobs in Q about support from POC. bettyellen Feb 2016 #50

Thanks, got it on! K&R!!! n/t RKP5637 Feb 2016 #55

thank you! bettyellen Feb 2016 #59

His message is unity, and his experience... He's honey, and voters I think will be bees. Gregorian Feb 2016 #56

YUGE! Gregorian Feb 2016 #63

That yuge came out very naturally flamingdem Feb 2016 #76

prosecuting cops that kill and do other illegal stuff questionseverything Feb 2016 #65

He didn't say anything about prosecuting them Empowerer Feb 2016 #246

yes he did questionseverything Feb 2016 #253

In the response I heard, he just said, Empowerer Feb 2016 #256

a question about intersectionality in feminism and how much he "gets it" ..... bettyellen Feb 2016 #70

There was a question about intersectionality in feminism?! Matariki Feb 2016 #262

Yes- and the reply was only about equal pay. He swung and missed. bettyellen Feb 2016 #263

Q about minimum wage, and costs passed to the consumer..... this should be easy. bettyellen Feb 2016 #71

"economy that works for everyone" means 15% an hour. Followup- prices will rise. bettyellen Feb 2016 #78

Bernie shouting too much TTUBatfan2008 Feb 2016 #77

He's passionate and the crowd's feeling it. The BERN!!! n/t Avalux Feb 2016 #79

These people w Qs are pro-Hillary. I think they stacked the audience. We shall see. bettyellen Feb 2016 #86

Of course they did but he's getting positive reactions. n/t Avalux Feb 2016 #96

Audience stacked for sure. TTUBatfan2008 Feb 2016 #99

Yeah, that kid didn't come up with that question on his own, IMO. Punkingal Feb 2016 #110

"I can see why they gave you this question." Deny and Shred Feb 2016 #202

AUTOMATED MESSAGE: Results of your Jury Service jeff47 Feb 2016 #162

Boy, Bernie Sanders is pretty stupid then, huh? brooklynite Feb 2016 #105

no he is not barking Rosa Luxemburg Feb 2016 #100

Agree, no need to shout... Satch59 Feb 2016 #169

He is angry of course... TTUBatfan2008 Feb 2016 #186

Agree... Satch59 Feb 2016 #199

Q- Free education- and the cost of it doubles what is spent on Pell grants? bettyellen Feb 2016 #80

LOL, Bernie getting some blank stares. He's not in front of usual fawning R B Garr Feb 2016 #81

He does revel in a good vibe audience, I have noticed it helps him a lot. bettyellen Feb 2016 #88

Yeah, he really flinched when he got booed early on with his petty comment R B Garr Feb 2016 #130

what are you talking about? Rosa Luxemburg Feb 2016 #97

I'm talking about the BLANK STARES he was getting. R B Garr Feb 2016 #120

Trickle down just got trickled on. Gregorian Feb 2016 #84

Bernie continues to get better and better in these settings. bullwinkle428 Feb 2016 #87

Yes Rosa Luxemburg Feb 2016 #90

He's better when Hillary isn't there flamingdem Feb 2016 #102

He's on fire and right on point, color me impressed flamingdem Feb 2016 #98

"I was an honorary woman." timlot Feb 2016 #89

He was. Fawke Em Feb 2016 #95

I missed that, what did he say? flamingdem Feb 2016 #107

The interesting thing about the honorary woman statement Bodhi BloodWave Feb 2016 #264

he added "...whatever that means" . Silly to add that. bettyellen Feb 2016 #113

Make Mexico great again! DisgustedTX Feb 2016 #93

It is hosted by Telemundo and planned for a state with loads of Hispanic voters...... bettyellen Feb 2016 #103

Bernie got down off the stage and he and Reid hugged bkkyosemite Feb 2016 #101

The questions are being read SheenaR Feb 2016 #104

Yeah, I was definitely more impressed with the last town hall... TCJ70 Feb 2016 #108

interesting tweet restorefreedom Feb 2016 #128

Maybe because to some, english is a 2nd language, they aren't good at just remembering napi21 Feb 2016 #129

Who else watched him stop being nervous and get real? Fawke Em Feb 2016 #111

I think he is more comfortable being questioned by the people, rather than the hosts. bettyellen Feb 2016 #117

Yes, I was a little nervous watching him at the beginning. He got it together real quick! jillan Feb 2016 #118

They were in attack mode instantly at the beginning. bkkyosemite Feb 2016 #112

Very hard to flank Bernie. He clears the lane first. immoderate Feb 2016 #115

How will you "fix the VA" ? bettyellen Feb 2016 #121

What's with these planted questions? n/t Avalux Feb 2016 #122

cenk agrees restorefreedom Feb 2016 #134

LOL Avalux Feb 2016 #149

Why is it only Hillary supporters asking questions? Punkingal Feb 2016 #123

Hillary volunteer SheenaR Feb 2016 #126

Yeah, the veneer is a little thin at the moment... TCJ70 Feb 2016 #133

you expect better? Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #144

Maybe not expect... TCJ70 Feb 2016 #148

Secretary Clinton, Obama said that you're super-awesome. Can you talk about that for 10 minutes? frylock Feb 2016 #197

I'll say it now SheenaR Feb 2016 #151

Absolutely, they need to model... TCJ70 Feb 2016 #152

He stayed up for weeks writing that one lasttrip Feb 2016 #142

Her question was: would free college make higher education more efficient, more innovative, ecstatic Feb 2016 #135

I don't even know what kind of answer... TCJ70 Feb 2016 #139

Where is this town hall being held? begin_within Feb 2016 #136

KMA Event Center in Las Vegas- and skewed toward Latino issues. bettyellen Feb 2016 #143

as Telemundo is co-hosting w MSNBC bettyellen Feb 2016 #145

OK thanks begin_within Feb 2016 #150

of course! bettyellen Feb 2016 #170

a Hillary volunteer, lol Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #137

Yes! Bernie calling out racism of the rethugs obstructing and discrediting Barack!! Nt JudyM Feb 2016 #146

Asking Bernie about his switching parties to run as a dem. JudyM Feb 2016 #153

Very smart reply. bettyellen Feb 2016 #174

How would you combat Islamaphobia? femmedem Feb 2016 #147

this tweet sums it up restorefreedom Feb 2016 #154

What exactly does the tweet sum up ??? SamKnause Feb 2016 #164

the crappy moderation and planted questions. restorefreedom Feb 2016 #173

this is embarrassing but... um... I don't know how renate Feb 2016 #184

no worries...try this restorefreedom Feb 2016 #206

thank you! it worked! renate Feb 2016 #217

excellent! enjoy :) nt restorefreedom Feb 2016 #220

Thanks. SamKnause Feb 2016 #185

Good grief. Sums it up for Republicans? Yep - it sure does. #silly myrna minx Feb 2016 #180

He just made that Muslim doctor so happy. Fawke Em Feb 2016 #155

Yes that was a genuine moment of understanding. n/t Avalux Feb 2016 #157

Just a great, great moment. azmom Feb 2016 #201

Showing real pen and paper now. Too funny lasttrip Feb 2016 #158

He not only has thought everything through, but he remembers it all. Gregorian Feb 2016 #159

He's doing great. I don't think he ever sleeps. n/t Avalux Feb 2016 #163

Congress is dominated by big money interests. They're not concerned with the price of college JudyM Feb 2016 #165

I'm only hearing audio, no vid, but Bernie seems to be absolutely crushing it, best I've ever heard JudyM Feb 2016 #175

Yes. He's doing great navigating Chuck Toad's mine field. Avalux Feb 2016 #189

Historic. We're talking about the benefits of Socialism on national tv. He did it. Gregorian Feb 2016 #166

That, in and of itself, is revolutionary. Avalux Feb 2016 #167

Very good reply there. bettyellen Feb 2016 #171

Damn, he's talking importance of 0-4 yrs old. This is awesome. He must read Alice Miller. Gregorian Feb 2016 #172

child care workers at least as important as college professors femmedem Feb 2016 #178

+420 berniepdx420 Feb 2016 #181

that was pretty amazing to hear from him. bettyellen Feb 2016 #187

MORE important! elleng Feb 2016 #191

And their mouthpieces. Best statement of the night. Skwmom Feb 2016 #179

Damn !!!!!!!!!! SamKnause Feb 2016 #182

There's rationing all over now, and it's based on money. He is on fire! JudyM Feb 2016 #192

Yep! He is kicking butt! GreenPartyVoter Feb 2016 #193

he is killing it on health care restorefreedom Feb 2016 #195

This is fantastic. myrna minx Feb 2016 #205

He speaks the truth about healthcare Rosa Luxemburg Feb 2016 #218

I am well aware of the health care system in the U.S. SamKnause Feb 2016 #234

Mouthpieces. Hilarious! lasttrip Feb 2016 #188

Bern killing despite MSNBC and Chuckie Toad DisgustedTX Feb 2016 #190

This is obviously an emotional issue for him, even though he had to read part from a card. Native bettyellen Feb 2016 #196

Q on human trafficking .... bettyellen Feb 2016 #198

Is everyone watching/listening thinking this is the most compelling and laserlike he's ever been? JudyM Feb 2016 #200

He had a weak start, but got rolling after ten minutes. Seems more comfortable with people than bettyellen Feb 2016 #204

OKAY- Hillary is up next, let's continue to be kind and thoughtful please! Thanks! bettyellen Feb 2016 #209

Absolutely! Thank you for starting such a positive thread. femmedem Feb 2016 #213

I am going with the flow this season. Proud of both candidates. Thank you for being kind! bettyellen Feb 2016 #221

I use my family SheenaR Feb 2016 #212

Good to hear. Thanks. JudyM Feb 2016 #240

It's a pleasure watching a master. Gregorian Feb 2016 #203

would love to know what sadners said to toad at the end there GreatGazoo Feb 2016 #207

When Bernie poked Toad on the left shoulder .. yes .. I wonder too. nt 99th_Monkey Feb 2016 #215

Does Chuck have mini "bangs" flamingdem Feb 2016 #208

Is it a Ceasar? Like Clooney had? bettyellen Feb 2016 #211

Like Clooney, but .. flamingdem Feb 2016 #244

HA. NO ONE IS LIKE CLOONEY. HE HUGGED ME ONCE. *FAINT* bettyellen Feb 2016 #248

Wow, no waaay! flamingdem Feb 2016 #251

He made a joke about my butt being fine! bettyellen Feb 2016 #257

How charming and sessy flamingdem Feb 2016 #258

It was a fundraiser and birthday party for Walter Cronkite...... bettyellen Feb 2016 #260

Next time, you can be sure he'll be at the inaugeration nt flamingdem Feb 2016 #261

Implants gone wrong?? Avalux Feb 2016 #214

They seem a bit unnatural, a space between each bunch flamingdem Feb 2016 #243

Yes to compliment his rodent-like face. Avalux Feb 2016 #252

Not much; in any conceivable aspect. nt procon Feb 2016 #227

Can you imagine any of the ALBliberal Feb 2016 #210

LOL, can't answer- because I'm trying to keep this a friendly thread. ;-O bettyellen Feb 2016 #216

New thread? Rocky the Leprechaun Feb 2016 #219

yep Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #225

New thread! bettyellen Feb 2016 #231

done.... here ya go! bettyellen Feb 2016 #233

Was that packed for Clinton or what. The dog and pony show continues. Skwmom Feb 2016 #223

It's pathetic. TTUBatfan2008 Feb 2016 #229

Now it's officially a joke SheenaR Feb 2016 #224

Yeah, the entrace and planted audience was pretty obvious. beedle Feb 2016 #236

I love Bernie's style of speaking. azmom Feb 2016 #226

LINK TO NEW THREAD AS REQUESTED bettyellen Feb 2016 #228

Thank you! Paulie Feb 2016 #241

And Hillary comes out and the (her) crowd goes wild. Le Taz Hot Feb 2016 #230

exactly nt restorefreedom Feb 2016 #232

Whatever Happened To Ladies First?.... global1 Feb 2016 #235

I think the coins are heavy sided. And bkkyosemite Feb 2016 #238

Todd's question was not attacking to HRC like his to Bernie AND bkkyosemite Feb 2016 #237

They stacked the audience apparently flamingdem Feb 2016 #247

What? noretreatnosurrender Feb 2016 #239

Yup. d_legendary1 Feb 2016 #249

Excellent job by Bernie tonight...passionate, caring, and no miscues EndElectoral Feb 2016 #242

He looked good, was on point, totally passionate and tough flamingdem Feb 2016 #255

I'm disgusted already noretreatnosurrender Feb 2016 #245

Clinton voted for Kenned immigration Bill; Sanders voted against it. brooklynite Feb 2016 #250

Hillary gets a point for mentioning electing a Democratic congress nt flamingdem Feb 2016 #254