The December Democratic Debate | Talking Points Memo

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Warren: “It’s corruption, pure and simple.”

Exactly.

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I’m liking Yang right now.

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Ha! The gotcha comment to Bernie on race was pitched right to his wheelhouse and he sent it over the fence.

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Quite a few suprises in who is having a good night it seems to me. Yang, Klobuchar, even Hoyer. But I think the questions are marginally better than usual. That helps.

They all also seem to be a bit more relaxed and not desperate for time. Perhaps that’s because of the thinning out. And so far no attacks. I do dislike the attacks.

ETA: Biden’s doing better than he has previously too. I think he’s been working hard on his delivery.

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Klobuchar:
Register everyone to vote when they turn 18 and let no one, even prisoners lose their right to vote.

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What good is it to integrate a lunch counter when you can’t afford a hamburger.

Yeah. Yeah.

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Klobuchar’s sounding strong.

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She’s doing really well. I’m looking at her with fresh new eyes, for sure.

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Steyer following Buttiegieg on China just left me asking what the hell is he doing here. Oh, that’s right. Billionaires.

Buttiegieg +

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I still don’t know what to think of Steyer, but he’s been fighting Trump (with his money) since Trump was elected.

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He’s not made me a supporter, but he makes sense and has a message that can reverberate with more than just a handful of people. I’m okay with his voice on that stage.

ETA: Biden is doing very well. Definitely had some coaching. Oh and Warren just brought the house down. She’s had a pretty slow night up to this point.

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Good one Warren!

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I don’t like the Warren attack on Buttigieg. I’d like her to be above that. And he just gave her what for back, and I have to say she brought it on herself.

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I’m liking the exchange between Warren and Buttigieg. I’m liking both of them both. They both are comfortable with who the are. They both know who they are.

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She’s just a little too finger wagging to me in this particular moment, and I say that as someone who’s been supporting her and contributing to her campaign.

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But he’s holding his own.

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Yes and now Klobuchar stole the moment from both of them. Good for her. I really am liking her a lot tonight.

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I think Mayor Pete pretty much put Warren in a corner. Sort of surprised at that.

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She’s the mom who just put a stop to the fight

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I almost hate to say it because the more recent debates have been quite snooze-festy, but I’m liking this one. It’s alive.

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