Democratic Primaries

MineralMan

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56. That's going to be up to each candidate to present.

Sun Jun 9, 2019, 01:26 PM

Jun 2019

In a candidate debate, only the surface of any of it would be addressed, and everyone would sound pretty much alike, really, since all recognize the issue and its importance. In a debate format, there won't be time to present solutions and explain why one is better than the other. In the end, the audience would come away knowing that all of the candidates take it seriously and are working on ways to help, but the audience will also be confused by the range of solutions presented. They'll be no better able to choose a candidate than they were before.

It's up to the candidates to formulate and explain their ideas for those who want to examine and compare ideas. That done on websites, in speeches, and in other forums. The debate format is not ideal for presenting and comparing complex problems and solutions. There is simply not time.

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

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If we want to engage YOUNG PEOPLE in the election, then the DNC absolutely [View all] pnwmom Jun 2019 OP

Let's HAVE that debate! uawchild Jun 2019 #1

This was stupid of DNC. Maybe a letter campaign. Karadeniz Jun 2019 #2

Hold a climate change debate! appalachiablue Jun 2019 #3

I agree! Turin_C3PO Jun 2019 #4

My teenage son is a Biden supporter. 2020 will be the first time he gets to vote. Princetonian Jun 2019 #5

It is an important issue to many young people. They're going to be the ones who will suffer. pnwmom Jun 2019 #8

So .. if there is no climate change debate LibFarmer Jun 2019 #26

Without a climate change focus from the Democrats, some percent of people may vote GREEN pnwmom Jun 2019 #27

Whoever the nominee is, he/she will have climate change LibFarmer Jun 2019 #30

There is a wide variation in Democrats proposed plans for dealing with climate change. pnwmom Jun 2019 #32

So what? LibFarmer Jun 2019 #34

You're wrong. Dealing with climate change is a life-and-death struggle for the planet, pnwmom Jun 2019 #36

What has that got to do with the primaries? LibFarmer Jun 2019 #37

It should be the leading issue in the primaries for the same reason it should be the leading issue pnwmom Jun 2019 #38

We'll, Biden supports a debate too. BlueWI Jun 2019 #61

The life and death struggle is about keeping us from a Third World War and how to deal with emmaverybo Jun 2019 #43

My sons who are in their twenties say we need bold change to win. yardwork Jun 2019 #49

Any democratic candidate in any debate can talk climate change. GulfCoast66 Jun 2019 #6

Why should the other things be off limits? It's part of THAT version of a climate change plan. nt pnwmom Jun 2019 #7

So you really want a debate on the Green New Deal? GulfCoast66 Jun 2019 #9

The Green New deal vs. the other plans people have for addressing climate change. pnwmom Jun 2019 #10

debates don't give enough time to do that JI7 Jun 2019 #13

That's funny. They're saying the topic of climate change can be squeezed in on a debate pnwmom Jun 2019 #14

yes, debates usually aren't the place to actually get into details . JI7 Jun 2019 #15

When have we ever before had a 10 year window to make the changes needed pnwmom Jun 2019 #17

this is why something like a town hall would be a better place JI7 Jun 2019 #18

In a debate about climate change plans, they could focus on the issue and get into the details. n/t pnwmom Jun 2019 #21

Climate Change town hall yes...a whole debate...no Indygram Jun 2019 #11

Your candidate has a detailed plan. Why wouldn't you want him to have time to present pnwmom Jun 2019 #16

he wont have time to present and discuss it in a debate JI7 Jun 2019 #19

Sure he would. And there is no other issue more important to debate. nt pnwmom Jun 2019 #20

I don't agree. Russia, China, Wikileaks, voting suppresion, womens rights, corrupt republicans. GemDigger Jun 2019 #39

young people can get behind Jay Inslee and actually do something to help him win the election JI7 Jun 2019 #12

Debate rules will start to consider what young people want... GulfCoast66 Jun 2019 #22

Young people DID show up in the midterms. Turin_C3PO Jun 2019 #23

No, they really did not. GulfCoast66 Jun 2019 #24

I agree, I'm just saying it is possible to increase youth turnout. Turin_C3PO Jun 2019 #25

my point is that those who claim to be so concerned should support Jay Inslee JI7 Jun 2019 #28

True. Turin_C3PO Jun 2019 #29

If you support Jay Inslee then you should support his call for a real debate on climate change. pnwmom Jun 2019 #33

debates are 5 minutes squeezed here and there with mostly gotcha type stuff to bring down JI7 Jun 2019 #40

It wouldn't have to be if the 60-90 minutes was devoted to plans for addressing climate change. pnwmom Jun 2019 #41

there are over 20 candidates. that's less than 3 minutes for each candidate JI7 Jun 2019 #42

There are not 20 candidates on the same night. They'll be divided over two nights for each debate. pnwmom Jun 2019 #44

that's why i recommend Town Halls where they can actually talk about the issue JI7 Jun 2019 #45

How would 10 candidates be any better able to address the topic in a Town Hall? pnwmom Jun 2019 #46

The young will show up or they won't. GulfCoast66 Jun 2019 #35

a climate change debate can fire voters up Hermit-The-Prog Jun 2019 #47

if they care about climate change that much they should already be supporting Inslee JI7 Jun 2019 #48

Wrong. Until the debates, many people don't start choosing among candidates. n/t pnwmom Jun 2019 #54

I think of the two parties, we are concerned about climate change. wasupaloopa Jun 2019 #31

I 100% agree that Climate Change should be a leading issue, but it isn't. marylandblue Jun 2019 #50

I think all the candidates are on the same side of Climate Change ! stonecutter357 Jun 2019 #51

Which of the Democratic primary candidates do not care about climate change? MineralMan Jun 2019 #52

That isn't the issue. Their plans vary widely. Your question is like saying, pnwmom Jun 2019 #53

That's going to be up to each candidate to present. MineralMan Jun 2019 #56

The reason there wouldn't be time is because it would be presented as one of "dozens" of issues pnwmom Jun 2019 #57

As far as I know, only one candidate is asking for a single-topic debate, MineralMan Jun 2019 #58

Sanders has backed the idea of a debate devoted to climate change. So has Warren, pnwmom Jun 2019 #59

Agreed. Candidates need to take charge of this. aikoaiko Jun 2019 #55

Oh sure another forum will draw them to the poll in droves BannonsLiver Jun 2019 #60