Tuesday Debate predictions and pre-game analysis

[thesquanderer]

I don't see a lot of upside for Sanders here, I think for him it will mostly be about just holding position. Though he could help himself if he could manage to tone down the anger in his delivery. (Yes, I think he needs to be more likable, even though he's male... he should smile more! )

I think the excitement will mostly center around Warren and Buttigieg. There are some other interesting moderate challengers to the Sanders/Warren left besides Buttigieg, but I think Mayor Pete can pretty much knock them out, coming off as more polished in his presentation than folks like Klobuchar and Delaney, and more on top of the issues than O'Rourke. But for him to come off as the best "more moderate alternative" to Sanders and Warren, I think he has to try to exhibit some of their passion.

As for Bullock, he may get some attention as a "first timer" but I don't think he'll break through.

Post your thoughts on any of that or your own predictions/analysis below...

[thesquanderer]

1. I posted one of these last month, and there were a bunch of responses...

...and this time, crickets! You never know...