Not sure if I can watch the debates.....don't want to see them try to rip each other apart.....

[a kennedy]

I realize they have to make a name for themselves, and try to stand out, but just don’t want it to be a blood bath. I’ll tape them and watch what I can........

[RKP5637]

1. United we win, divided we lose! Success should be on merits, not how well one ripped the

other person apart!

[awesomerwb1]

2. I know what you mean...

But then if you don't watch, when you come hear and read the comments you won't be getting the "full" story as it pertains to you.

[Perseus]

21. That is correct, you will be influenced instead of making your own mind from what you see and hear

I usually don't like to watch debates either, least of all in this format with so many candidates that prevents them from expressing the full ideas and plans they have, but the take from this is how they handle themselves, who can demonstrate toughness and quick thought to not allow the repubs to push them in a corner? That is why I watched it last night, I don't want to hear the opinions of others, least of all the media. For example, my take last night was that Jake Tapper was a complete ass, he framed the questions in a republican way, and Bernie told him so.

Those are the kind of behaviour I want to see from our candidates, how do they push back the "moderators" who seem to come with their own agendas, or those of the network.

[qazplm135]

3. It's politics

Everyone will be fine. The tough will go on, the weak won't.
Tough is needed to beat Trump.

If you can't take the light punches now, you won't be able to take the knifings in the GE.

[DaDeacon]

10. agreed 100%

[hlthe2b]

4. I feel better about watching tonight than tomorrow.

[Mike 03]

17. Same here

The first debate left me positive and mellow. After the second debate I remember my neck was so tense and I couldn't sleep. I know it's just politics, but I hope nobody goes to far. I don't just mean injuring another candidate but also self-inflicted injuries by ruining good will towards them. I actually like so many of these candidates. I want them to be able to go back to the Senate or wherever they come from and still have a really high opinion of them.

[pangaia]

5. Me neither... I didn;t watch much of the first ones either..

A few minutes and I had enough... it is not a debate about anything.. just entertainment... I wish it were something real.... dems have REAL things to say, valuable, intelligent ideas to share, all of them.......but it is not....

who's fault? i can not say.... many are to blame

[Faux pas]

6. I'll wait for the recaps

on Rachel and Nichole Wallace thanks.

[blueinredohio]

9. That's what I do. It makes me too angry.

[Faux pas]

11. I hear ya

sometimes there aren't enough channels to switch to get away from the crazy. Right now I'm watching The Closer.

[polmaven]

7. I hear what you are saying

but I would be very happy if I COULD watch the entire debate, but I will be at work until 9:00, and not getting home until nearly 9:30.....

[Kahuna7]

8. I won't be watching. I didn't watch the first debates either. nt

[Golden Raisin]

12. I'll catch up in recaps and online, after the fact.

Maybe do a tiny bit of fly-by, quick channel surfing in real time, but I'm not up for an extended slog. Unless they put up Hitler or Attila the Hun, I will be voting (if we still have elections) for whomever the Democrats ultimately nominate, even if he/she is not my personal first choice.

[JudyM]

13. I am interested to hear them all. Just hoping the mods set it up for some depth back and forth.

[IronLionZion]

14. DUers rip each other apart every day on this forum

Primaries are always a bloodbath for liberals with strong passionate opinions.

[The Mouth]

15. Circular firing squad

A great and longstanding Democratic Party tradition!

[Tipperary]

16. I am the same. A good friend of mine is keeping me posted minute by minute.

I just cannot watch.

[Hekate]

18. I completely understand. It's too painful to watch for the fireworks the pundits want to see...

...for their own entertainment, including any signs of a "catfight" among the women.

Hubby's going to watch, so I'll see at least part of it.

[JI7]

19. i won't be able to watch live

[amuse bouche]

20. Don't worry..none of them are comparing penis size