The biggest misfortune tonight, IMO,

Bullock has been a successful, pretty progressive Democratic governor in a red state. I understand the DNC had to come up with some formula for this many candidates but this needs to be reworked in the future.

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I agree that some have little or no chance, I don't understand why they run. I hope Bullock will hang in until the next debate(s).

I have been thankful for his leadership here.

He has some, but much less, connection to the energy industry. He's been able to expand Medicaid in a state with a Republican legislature. In my opinion he has a better understanding of agriculture, which is of interest to me. He was attorney general here, so should have a decent plan for restoring some semblance of integrity at DOJ. IMO he's just a slightly more interesting and better choice in many ways.

I know folks in Colorado think Hickenlooper is too beholden to energy companies to ever do anything meaningful on climate. I don't see Bullock that way. He's certainly taken some pro- energy positions in the past (mostly relating to the colstrip plants and related mining). Also, he's not totally wrong, and here's why: American consumers are 100% addicted to cheap power. We're not giving up cheap power in defense of the climate. You know we need to, I know we need to, the whole world knows, but it isn't happening until renewables can replace fossils economically. So major investment is needed in renewables, but major investment is also needed in trying to develop capture technology, because I don't believe humans are smart enough to save ourselves in the time we have to do it, simply by cutting emissions. I think we as a species are proving that every day.

But I thought Hickenlooper & Williamson had a lot to add to the debate. Surprisingly so.

Swalwell made the #1 point repeatedly, and it was a good one: pass the torch.

but not sure of the southern states. it would depend on who else is still in the race.

From his live show tonight!

Governor Steve Bullock Gets His Chance To Debate



Sure, twenty candidates qualified for the first round of Democratic debates. But only one candidate qualified for the 'All Governor Steve Bullock' debate.

to make his mark.

...but since there are more than 20 candidates, there's a ranking of how they did on both polling and fundraising.