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58. Despite Pete's lack of national experience, he shines on these foreign policy questions.

Fri Feb 7, 2020, 09:52 PM

Feb 2020

I think they are his strongest suit and his answers come from authentic passion.

He sounds really offended that Trump dismisses the intelligence community and dishonors his role as commander in chief.

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

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Thanks. elleng Feb 2020 #1

Yes, it's a good debate. highplainsdem Feb 2020 #4

Liz on fire! Fight government corruption! JudyM Feb 2020 #2

+1 Baitball Blogger Feb 2020 #7

Kick dalton99a Feb 2020 #3

Here comes the tough Q for Yang on Trumps conduct squirecam Feb 2020 #5

Thanks for the new thread MustLoveBeagles Feb 2020 #6

You're welcome! I was shocked by how fast replies were added to the first thread. highplainsdem Feb 2020 #9

You're welcome MustLoveBeagles Feb 2020 #31

Yang just lost the debate with this answer... scheming daemons Feb 2020 #8

ruh roh Peacetrain Feb 2020 #10

I agree. But he wasn't going to get the nomination anyway squirecam Feb 2020 #11

I couldn't care less what happens to Trump after the election Steelrolled Feb 2020 #16

No on pardons squirecam Feb 2020 #69

That's how many felt after GW Bush PatSeg Feb 2020 #81

Who would have prosecuted GW Bush and why didn't it happen? Steelrolled Feb 2020 #161

Not just Bush himself PatSeg Feb 2020 #162

Consequences and deterrence Midnightwalk Feb 2020 #123

Bye bye Yang DesertRat Feb 2020 #20

Goodbye! PatSeg Feb 2020 #84

Yep squirecam Feb 2020 #85

Oh wow MustLoveBeagles Feb 2020 #21

Just plain wrong. we can do it Feb 2020 #61

Yes, his answer really made me mad. These people must not escape justice. SunSeeker Feb 2020 #150

Best debate yet so far during this great... JoeOtterbein Feb 2020 #12

Agreed squirecam Feb 2020 #108

Bernie gave a great answer on trump's conduct. MontanaFarmer Feb 2020 #13

I love that so far this debate they are ALL focusing on Trump! scheming daemons Feb 2020 #14

Steyer telling the truth. Trump is incompetent. Steyer is livetohike Feb 2020 #15

Pete just gave the "no more Hunter Biden" answer squirecam Feb 2020 #17

Yes, that's his best moment so far in this debate, I think. nt femmedem Feb 2020 #39

Amazing job by Pete on the Hunter Biden question! bullwinkle428 Feb 2020 #18

Pete standing up for Biden is very big for me... I love that. scheming daemons Feb 2020 #19

...and now Biden has EVERYBODY standing up! Ron Green Feb 2020 #28

❤️❤️❤️Thank you Joe❤️❤️❤️❤️ we can do it Feb 2020 #57

+1 SunSeeker Feb 2020 #151

I loved it when Joe asked everyone to stand up to honor Vindman. Everyone did. SunSeeker Feb 2020 #153

A great moment MustLoveBeagles Feb 2020 #34

I'm not watching.. if you have time could you Cha Feb 2020 #137

Pete basically said Trump is raising Hunter as a distraction and we shouldn't fall for it. SunSeeker Feb 2020 #154

Oh wonderful to read, SunSeeker.. Mahalo! Cha Feb 2020 #156

I can't recall the question exactly; something about commenting on the Hunter Biden attacks. SunSeeker Feb 2020 #157

Oh I bet Biden was grateful! Cha Feb 2020 #158

I am so thankful that these great candidates are working so hard for us. Nt spooky3 Feb 2020 #22

And great on Joe for the Col. Vindman shout-out! bullwinkle428 Feb 2020 #23

I was late to the party. Wondered if anyone would mention Vindman. nt IcyPeas Feb 2020 #149

Biden asked the whole audience to stand up and show their support for Vindman. SunSeeker Feb 2020 #155

Joe! I love that! Everybody stand for Vindman! scheming daemons Feb 2020 #24

That was beautiful! n/t femmedem Feb 2020 #41

Theres the fighting Joe I remember. William769 Feb 2020 #25

.. Cha Feb 2020 #130

Stand up and clap for Vindman. Way to go Joe! n/t livetohike Feb 2020 #26

Nice moment squirecam Feb 2020 #29

Attaboy Joe. Great idea Funtatlaguy Feb 2020 #40

Thanks for that, livetohike! Cha Feb 2020 #136

Here come HRC...... squirecam Feb 2020 #27

Well of course they have to invite people to show how cool they are by picking on the class nerd. StevieM Feb 2020 #36

Joe and Bernie with the sideways hug! Awesome! scheming daemons Feb 2020 #30

The Biden/Sanders and Klobuchar/Sanders interactions are giving me life. redqueen Feb 2020 #32

Civility. Respect. Humanity. nolabear Feb 2020 #49

I do wish Bernie would not try to grab attention when someone else is speaking. Ellen Forradalom Feb 2020 #67

So glad Pete didn't take the bait re: worry about nominating Biden if the R's investigate him. femmedem Feb 2020 #33

Yes, Pete gave a great response. nt SunSeeker Feb 2020 #160

AMY is killing it squirecam Feb 2020 #35

She's a consistently strong debater. femmedem Feb 2020 #47

She's been very good in these debates and she's getting better with each one. highplainsdem Feb 2020 #50

Agreed Ellen Forradalom Feb 2020 #60

Bernie, stop waving your arm and listen Ellen Forradalom Feb 2020 #63

Good advice. Cha Feb 2020 #139

Klobuchar just had a great moment. Nt spooky3 Feb 2020 #37

Yep squirecam Feb 2020 #42

She did very well there, yes. BootinUp Feb 2020 #75

When does Elizabeth get to speak? denem Feb 2020 #38

Gotta fight your way in squirecam Feb 2020 #43

Thats the job of the mods. denem Feb 2020 #46

You play the game they are calling squirecam Feb 2020 #52

She needs to wave a big foam finger. Nt spooky3 Feb 2020 #45

F that for a joke. denem Feb 2020 #48

That didn't stop Steyer and Yang squirecam Feb 2020 #54

That's my point. Seems she has to turn cartwheels to be recognized. Nt spooky3 Feb 2020 #55

I've had enough. Will watch the replays. denem Feb 2020 #59

Hang in there. This is a long debate. I think she'll spooky3 Feb 2020 #65

She's been A++ when she has had the chance to speak. Would like more time, too. JudyM Feb 2020 #53

They bring tears cilla4progress Feb 2020 #44

Go Pete Go! William769 Feb 2020 #51

Joe is ready to start not day one...but MINUTE ONE. nt UniteFightBack Feb 2020 #56

And he knows what needs to be reversed that trump effed up. Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2020 #114

Apparently that's not 'exciting' enough for some folks. nt UniteFightBack Feb 2020 #120

Different view. Never thought I was cautious and Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2020 #145

+1!!! Cha Feb 2020 #141

Despite Pete's lack of national experience, he shines on these foreign policy questions. femmedem Feb 2020 #58

He has a real feel for foreign policy MBS Feb 2020 #82

Pete can DO it. Just like that. Ripped the IMPOTUS to shreds. BootinUp Feb 2020 #62

Yes elleng Feb 2020 #71

Wondering if there was a conference call with Perez today urging them to put up a united front JudyM Feb 2020 #64

Mayor Pete is kind of losing me. He's smart but stands so alone. nolabear Feb 2020 #66

It's comforting, for sure, to know that Biden and the senators have deep working relationships femmedem Feb 2020 #126

Joe prepared for tonight squirecam Feb 2020 #68

Frankly... other than Yang, they're all having a great debate scheming daemons Feb 2020 #70

Trump need to be accountable even after November squirecam Feb 2020 #72

Yeah MustLoveBeagles Feb 2020 #76

I agree. highplainsdem Feb 2020 #73

True dat. I'm enjoying it. And they're not taking bait. nolabear Feb 2020 #79

+1000 UniteFightBack Feb 2020 #86

Actually, I think Yang is coming across as sincere and spooky3 Feb 2020 #98

Bernie's answer on strengthening the State department was strong. n/t femmedem Feb 2020 #74

Joe defends the Kurds and troops but doesn't go after Warren directly squirecam Feb 2020 #77

Good for Joe, re: Get out of Afghanistan. elleng Feb 2020 #78

These pot-stirring FP questions suck BeyondGeography Feb 2020 #80

It's a debate squirecam Feb 2020 #88

More like one Republican talking point after another BeyondGeography Feb 2020 #99

They love to frame questions in "made for Republicans" Bettie Feb 2020 #146

You damn skippy we need a little footprint there to keep shit in line. Go Joe! nt UniteFightBack Feb 2020 #83

Thank GOD Joe is talking international relations! nolabear Feb 2020 #87

Yes. I like Pete, but when he's trying to suggest he can handle foreign policy and restore our highplainsdem Feb 2020 #90

No doubt Joe would restore our international credibility immediately. n/t femmedem Feb 2020 #111

Too Dawgie Hoyser, smart as he is. Needs to concede to lack of experience and go with his strengths. emmaverybo Feb 2020 #148

He knows all the world leaders by their first names. Huge. nt UniteFightBack Feb 2020 #91

So Good to hear, Nola! Cha Feb 2020 #140

Steyer's doing a good job of continuing to turn the topic back to trump. JudyM Feb 2020 #89

Joe Biden-we need to give a medal to Vindman Gothmog Feb 2020 #92

Oh my God that is great!!!! Peacetrain Feb 2020 #117

Absolutely! MustLoveBeagles Feb 2020 #131

Retweeted! Cha Feb 2020 #138

Best moment of the night. SunSeeker Feb 2020 #159

ANY ONE cilla4progress Feb 2020 #93

Steyers answer on commander in chief was weak squirecam Feb 2020 #94

See I'm starting to think that when candidates brag Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2020 #95

Joe's yelling. And Bernie responds very calmly. Nice. JudyM Feb 2020 #96

Bernie is better squirecam Feb 2020 #103

Men are allowed to yell. Women aren't. Nt spooky3 Feb 2020 #105

Amy has been yelling a lot! JudyM Feb 2020 #112

I don't see her as yelling. Nt spooky3 Feb 2020 #113

Joe doesn't look good when he loses his shit. Bonobo Feb 2020 #97

Joe looks mad. zackymilly Feb 2020 #101

It's called sticking up for oneself and passion. nt UniteFightBack Feb 2020 #107

Really. I think he looks appropriately pissed. nolabear Feb 2020 #119

LOL! He looks better than Bernie. And I wish my TV had a way to turn down the volume on Bernie. highplainsdem Feb 2020 #121

Fistbump! Cha Feb 2020 #143

Au Contraire.. Biden looks Cha Feb 2020 #144

I love it when he gets his fire going. emmaverybo Feb 2020 #147

I am liking this debate. Each and every one is 100 x better than Orange Mussolini amuse bouche Feb 2020 #100

Agree nt spooky3 Feb 2020 #109

Joe is on muthafucking fire. nt UniteFightBack Feb 2020 #102

FIRED UP & READY TO GO, JOE! Cha Feb 2020 #142

Finally hitting on climate change. n/t livetohike Feb 2020 #104

Yes! Sanders saying get countries together to pool resources to fight climate change instead of JudyM Feb 2020 #106

Dang this debate sounds great thinkingagain Feb 2020 #110

It's the best I've ever seen. And there's a real sense of common bond up there on the stage. JudyM Feb 2020 #115

It's really good isn't it? They all seem strong and able to debate nolabear Feb 2020 #124

Unlike here. JudyM Feb 2020 #132

Best one I have seen squirecam Feb 2020 #116

Still not attacking trump enough for my liking. It's like a gold mine to pick from. Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2020 #118

Dang it! Bayard Feb 2020 #122

go up and listen to link on post # 92 Peacetrain Feb 2020 #127

I've started a new debate thread MustLoveBeagles Feb 2020 #125

This is the best debate so far PatSeg Feb 2020 #128

DEBATE THREAD 3 HERE: highplainsdem Feb 2020 #129

Quote of the night so far: "We have a new face in the White House, and look what THAT'S FailureToCommunicate Feb 2020 #133

Amy gets the drug/prosecutor question squirecam Feb 2020 #134

Thanks for threads Midnightwalk Feb 2020 #135

I'm glad they are talking about racism and reparation. raging moderate Feb 2020 #152