Democratic Primaries

Funtatlaguy

(10,886 posts) Wed Jul 17, 2019, 05:32 PM Jul 2019

July Debate 20 names announced by CNN

No link.
Just announced.
Lineup is the same as the last debates except that Gov Bullock replaces Swalwell.

These five are out: Sestak, Steyer, Moulton, Gravel, Messam

The 20 that are in will have their names drawn live on CNN tomorrow night at 8pm eastern for their night and podium positions on stage.

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

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July Debate 20 names announced by CNN (Original Post) Funtatlaguy Jul 2019 OP

Steyer knew he'd not get in this one. His money may make it possible for him to qualify for 3rd. hlthe2b Jul 2019 #1

Well, we have a reality show clown 🤡 as prez. Funtatlaguy Jul 2019 #2

I think the live drawing is good. thesquanderer Jul 2019 #8

So, fine. Videotape it and post online. But to show it live is really to trivialize these debates. hlthe2b Jul 2019 #9

The nature of "news" is that nobody would air if it were pre-recorded, and results were known. thesquanderer Jul 2019 #10

... demmiblue Jul 2019 #3

Also: demmiblue Jul 2019 #4

Need a few more candidates whose first or last name starts with B Shrek Jul 2019 #5

Barbara Boxer Funtatlaguy Jul 2019 #6

Link to CNN nitpicker Jul 2019 #7

Has a "the tribe has spoken feel" DVRacer Jul 2019 #11

hlthe2b

(102,358 posts)

1. Steyer knew he'd not get in this one. His money may make it possible for him to qualify for 3rd.

Reply to Funtatlaguy (Original post)

Wed Jul 17, 2019, 05:35 PM

Jul 2019

but it will be tough.

I really hate that they are doing a "live" drawing though. Enough of this game show crap.

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

Funtatlaguy

(10,886 posts)

2. Well, we have a reality show clown 🤡 as prez.

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #1)

Wed Jul 17, 2019, 05:42 PM

Jul 2019

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

thesquanderer

(11,991 posts)

8. I think the live drawing is good.

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #1)

Thu Jul 18, 2019, 10:11 AM

Jul 2019

It shows the conspiracy-minded crowd that there's no behind-the-scenes shenanigans affecting who is going up against who.

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

hlthe2b

(102,358 posts)

9. So, fine. Videotape it and post online. But to show it live is really to trivialize these debates.

Reply to thesquanderer (Reply #8)

Thu Jul 18, 2019, 10:16 AM

Jul 2019

I realize this has become the era of "showmanship" and "reality (not reality) tv" but I HATE IT. It has made us all STUPID and shallow.

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

thesquanderer

(11,991 posts)

10. The nature of "news" is that nobody would air if it were pre-recorded, and results were known.

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #9)

Thu Jul 18, 2019, 10:54 AM

Jul 2019

They could put the video up on a web site, but nuts would claim it was doctored. Or, "they didn't like the first results, so they did it again."

I understand your greater point about the reality show aspect of news and politics these days, but this is one of the times where I think this kind of thing makes sense.

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