When do we spend more time attacking the Obama administration than the Trump debacle

[Peacetrain]

that passes for an administration.. what the hell.. Joe Biden took the incoming in that I fully expected.. and others ran away from questions that were asked.. could not handle the heat.. could not stand there and take it on.. will never be able to stand up to the Trump who has no moral center or compass.. VP Biden was the only one who looked like he was ready for the fray..

[FBaggins]

1. When Biden decided to run for president

He was a key part of the administration and rightfully runs on the better parts of that record. Obviously others would like for that not to count as much in his favor.

Just as importantly... these are Democratic debates. We're trying to choose amongst a large field and they're trying to distinguish themselves from one another. "How much do you hate Trump" isn't going to find much light between them.

[DownriverDem]

2. Not only that

a woman will not win. Why? Americans lag way behind when it comes to electing women leaders. That is why I think a woman should be the VP running mate. Let the country see her as VP. Then she will be ready to be president.

[Peacetrain]

4. A woman can win.. . and even smack back at the current resident

but..you have to be able to stand up to it, as well as dish it.. and right now outside of VP Biden I am not seeing any man or woman who seems to me to be able to back down the national racist..I am not disliking our people (well there are a couple who do not make my top ten list for a cup of coffee with).. but we have never had such a empty suit that has nothing you can tag him with.. one of my biggest worries is that people think he is going to be easy to take down.. hes not..

[highplainsdem]

6. I believe a woman can win. As a woman, I've wanted to see a woman become president all my life. But

at this time, I believe Biden is the best candidate, and as much as I'd like to see a woman in the Oval Office I'll always back theeperson I consider the best candidate.

[Peacetrain]

9. That is where I am at.. and have been from the get go..

VP Biden is the best we have running to take on the Trump.. and there has been nothing to dissuade me from that with these debates.. in fact it has just hardened my original take on the matter..

[Hortensis]

3. CNN set it up for strife. If you recorded, maybe fast forward

from chyron to chyron to review the kind of questions they were supposed to answer in 30- and 60-second bits.

It didn't just make us look far less worthy than we are overall, but one observer suggested CNN was also trolling for sound bites that could be used in future RW attack ads and another year and a half of CNN attack panels. This time there's no Hillary who can be "credibly" badmouthed by everyone in every mention to really enliven them, but those invited are doing their job with what they are given anyway.

[Peacetrain]

7. I am right there with you on that one.. that was ugly

I am so sick and tired of this cage match debates because it just turns people off.. I was with some pretty upset people last night.. it was not good.. of course my friends are more my political persuasion.. I am liberal .. they are liberals.. so that is why we are so close.. but I think that might be my last debate party..that was exhausting

[Hortensis]

10. I hadn't even thought what this would do to debate parties!

Not enough liberals within an easy drive home here for one. I'm sorry. "Cage-match" is an excellent term for that setup.

We'll change it, though. Eventually. The big cable networks have gotten far too corrupt, arrogant and greedy for their own good.

[Peacetrain]

12. 96% approval among Democrats for President Obama.. I do not even know where to begin

that some look at demeaning all that President Obama has accomplished

[Hortensis]

13. Just guessing, but maybe Booker and Harris assume it

would mostly be understood and forgiven by the AA monolith if it helped one or both "break out" of the pack and become a top contender? I'm sure many are hoping that'll happen.

[zackymilly]

14. "Just guessing"...

What do you mean? Are you 'guessing' that Harris and Booker may think that the black community would vote for them just because they are black?

[Hortensis]

18. "Just guessing" you should re-read my post.

No one likes straw man responses, but this was probably just a misunderstanding you can correct all by yourself.

Goodbye.

[Joe941]

5. It was a disgrace.

[Peacetrain]

11. No one who came after the Obama Administration did themselves any good with

people I know.. wow.. that was got a lot of boo birds going at my house..

[bigtree]

8. aside from his opening

...what did Joe say about Trump?

[Progressive dog]

15. The Obama administration was under attack

by Democrats, because Joe Biden was part of it and a lot of other people want to be the nominee instead of Joe.

[BlueIdaho]

17. Attacking President Obama

To get to Vice President Biden is the quickest way to end you campaign for President.