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StevieM

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42. What Mayor Pete just did was absolutely brilliant.

Reply to MustLoveBeagles (Original post)

Tue Feb 25, 2020, 10:55 PM

Feb 2020

This, right here, is part of why I am supporting him.

He answered the question about Syria. He wanted to finally respond to Sanders assertion that he was not for universal health care. He didn't want the moderators to cut him off for abruptly changing the subject. So he assured them it related to foreign affairs. He quickly said that he was for universal coverage, he just had a different way of getting there. Then he pointed out how Denmark, a country they have both referenced, does not go as far as Sanders when it comes to banning private insurance.

The ability to navigate a situation like that so deftly is exactly what we need in our nominee. Buttigieg has what it takes to defeat Trump.

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

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*****DEBATE THREAD #5***** [View all] MustLoveBeagles Feb 2020 OP

Kick dalton99a Feb 2020 #1

Thanks for the new thread! highplainsdem Feb 2020 #2

Whoof. What a debate. The standards are so different now. nolabear Feb 2020 #3

K & R n/t GP6971 Feb 2020 #4

Loved Steyer's answer MustLoveBeagles Feb 2020 #5

I agree. Biden and Steyer brought their A games... SKKY Feb 2020 #11

The junior senator from VT doesn't have a position abt where the tishaLA Feb 2020 #6

He was right about the Palestinians though PatSeg Feb 2020 #9

Undoubtedly. But IMO anyone who's thought for more than 5 minutes tishaLA Feb 2020 #15

The embassy should be where the Israelis decide their capital is democrattotheend Feb 2020 #51

Good point PatSeg Feb 2020 #54

That raised my eyebrows. Really? Surprising. LizBeth Feb 2020 #10

Neither does Warren. Surprising. Drunken Irishman Feb 2020 #14

Yup. She doesn't have a plan for that. tishaLA Feb 2020 #18

Who is the junior Senator from Vermont? Pathwalker Feb 2020 #22

and she's the senior senator from MA, at that. tishaLA Feb 2020 #23

Who said that? A lie or planned hit on Warren? OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2020 #53

who said what? What are you talking about? tishaLA Feb 2020 #63

Maybe I am reading things. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2020 #71

Sanders is the junior senator from VT. TwilightZone Feb 2020 #74

If you believe "junior senator from VT" was about Sen Warren tishaLA Feb 2020 #75

Sanders is the junior senator from VT. TwilightZone Feb 2020 #81

Sanders TwilightZone Feb 2020 #38

I'm surprised people are surprised Midnightwalk Feb 2020 #30

NYT talking time here (Steyer the least; Sanders the most): spooky3 Feb 2020 #7

Sanders gets to respond to all the attacks... it eats up the clock. LaurenOlimina Feb 2020 #13

Thanks for the link. mzmolly Feb 2020 #16

Can't see it. In one of the threads it said Warren had most. But I see her she is like 4th LizBeth Feb 2020 #17

K & R Mountain Mule Feb 2020 #8

Biden missed an opportunity to hit Bernie on AIPAC. Too bad. tritsofme Feb 2020 #12

I don't know how big of an issue that is in South Carolina democrattotheend Feb 2020 #105

Biden keeps politely raising his hand Duppers Feb 2020 #19

"Why am I stopping? No one else stops." PatSeg Feb 2020 #26

That will play well back in the Midwest. ALBliberal Feb 2020 #40

True PatSeg Feb 2020 #57

The Fox News moderator cut off the Russian problem discussion rockfordfile Feb 2020 #20

I despise these mods. nt Duppers Feb 2020 #24

We can agree on that 100% Bonobo Feb 2020 #29

Maybe something we can all agree on here lunasun Feb 2020 #43

Yes! 👍 Duppers Feb 2020 #64

Which one is that? Renew Deal Feb 2020 #35

Good point. Did anyone mention the help Sanders is getting? Evergreen Emerald Feb 2020 #44

I noticed that. bamagal62 Feb 2020 #104

Not a strong answer by Amy... SKKY Feb 2020 #21

Finally! Discussing Syria.... Democrats Ascendant Feb 2020 #25

Pete is Bernie's nemesis, lol. nt BootinUp Feb 2020 #27

Loving their split screens ALBliberal Feb 2020 #37

"We should only use our military if there's a military problem that needs to be solved militarily." Happyhippychick Feb 2020 #28

Yep The Mouth Feb 2020 #99

"Why am I stopping? You don't make anybody else stop." Sparkly Feb 2020 #31

They let quite a few of them PatSeg Feb 2020 #41

Who? Thanks LizBeth Feb 2020 #48

End of the third quarter Renew Deal Feb 2020 #32

I don't know how you folks can keep up and post at the same time! Kali Feb 2020 #33

I am in AWE of the DU community!! Democrats Ascendant Feb 2020 #36

I agree PatSeg Feb 2020 #46

Why yes there is a Denmark SC! (Mayor Pete fact check) ALBliberal Feb 2020 #34

Pete B. should be President Evergreen Emerald Feb 2020 #39

What Mayor Pete just did was absolutely brilliant. StevieM Feb 2020 #42

Yes. This is what makes me appreciate Buttigieg also. Thanks for this. LizBeth Feb 2020 #55

I think Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg are having a great night. madaboutharry Feb 2020 #45

Good overview PatSeg Feb 2020 #50

Well said. That pretty much describes my sentiments. (eom) StevieM Feb 2020 #77

Question to all about biggest misconception and personal motto Renew Deal Feb 2020 #47

Some get to go on and on and on Sparkly Feb 2020 #59

Klobuchar wouldn't stop Renew Deal Feb 2020 #67

Biggest misconception MD shmoo Feb 2020 #72

Isn't that the stupidest damn question. Asking for the worst of who we are as we try to get a job. LizBeth Feb 2020 #83

King now channels Oprah question everything Feb 2020 #49

is this our Oprah moment? dweller Feb 2020 #52

That got a response! LaurenOlimina Feb 2020 #56

Biden..... hair...... really ? IcyPeas Feb 2020 #58

WTH Bloomberg's motto wasn't a motto. Pete's was a lesser version of liz's. JudyM Feb 2020 #79

Sorry, but Amy is way too sensitive and thin ecstatic Feb 2020 #60

I didn't realize you knew her personally. Sparkly Feb 2020 #65

I think she is gritty in a good way for the most part. apcalc Feb 2020 #73

Yes elleng Feb 2020 #86

the misconception question was tossed right into Bernie's lap Celerity Feb 2020 #61

Warren's motto is a bible quote Renew Deal Feb 2020 #62

A good one though. nolabear Feb 2020 #68

Indeed it was. Sparkly Feb 2020 #70

The BEST one. blm Feb 2020 #82

Now it's ending they sound so sane. nolabear Feb 2020 #66

Aren't mottoes generally short phrases? dchill Feb 2020 #69

Question to all candidates about whether they feed the birds. Renew Deal Feb 2020 #76

Lol IcyPeas Feb 2020 #84

Lol! Glimmer of Hope Feb 2020 #90

Oh, that's brilliant! PatSeg Feb 2020 #91

I think this is a thread winner MustLoveBeagles Feb 2020 #94

Poisoning pigeons in the park unc70 Feb 2020 #96

Welp, I don't think this changed a thing. nolabear Feb 2020 #78

This message was self-deleted by its author lunasun Feb 2020 #80

I think Mayor Pete won, followed by Joe Biden. Good nights for Tom Steyer and Elizabeth Warren too. StevieM Feb 2020 #85

I LOVED his line about Trump reviving the '50's Tumbulu Feb 2020 #100

My favorite line was when he talked about how even Denmark doesn't ban all private insurance. StevieM Feb 2020 #101

Yes, a good one, but I stand with my favorite Tumbulu Feb 2020 #102

Did the moderators ask about gun violence laws? aikoaiko Feb 2020 #87

Yes. All of them want expanded gun control. Biden was strong, and of course Hoyt Feb 2020 #97

Done. Let the spin begin!!! Democrats Ascendant Feb 2020 #88

...And a 3rd Bloomberg ad in VA. JudyM Feb 2020 #89

anyone watching the after party dweller Feb 2020 #92

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