Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Joe has to debate Bernie for his, and our, own good. AFTER that we likely can turn the page. [View all]Act_of_Reparation
(9,116 posts)24. Yes, but we've never heard Joe tell that story...
...about the time he and his best friend James Madison used Chester A. Arthur's Presidential Time Machine to travel to 1705 and then got in a fight with Blackbeard at the Jamestown Public Pool when Joe said the pirate's long hair made him look like Betty Paige.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
Recommendations
0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):
106 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
Joe has to debate Bernie for his, and our, own good. AFTER that we likely can turn the page. [View all]
Tom Rinaldo
Mar 2020
OP
We have heard Joe's answers as well. But the DNC scheduled that debate and I think it would not
totodeinhere
Mar 2020
#26
Biden may win Washington and Michigan and if that happens, I would say no to any debate...Joe is the
Demsrule86
Mar 2020
#83
I don't want to see either candidate attacked although Bernie sure gets a lot of attacks on DU.
totodeinhere
Mar 2020
#94
The only way i would say not to debate is if any candidate has 1991 delegates before the next debate
still_one
Mar 2020
#105
Of course he doesn't have to but it would not be a good look if he were to bow out now
totodeinhere
Mar 2020
#28
Less than half of the delegates have been selected. We need to allow the voters in upcoming
totodeinhere
Mar 2020
#31
you're correct, the already long ago scheduled event should occur. no need to create another nt
msongs
Mar 2020
#49
Tweaking the debate format to take into account that there are only two major candidates left
totodeinhere
Mar 2020
#63
I say no...if Biden has an insurmountable lead ...no debate period...Sanders will to after him and
Demsrule86
Mar 2020
#84
Debate is March 15 AFTER the next series of primaries (March 10), including Michigan...
hlthe2b
Mar 2020
#5
True. But a major loss in Michigan for Sanders will have some major implcations.
hlthe2b
Mar 2020
#39
Honestly, I'm among those who has tried hard to be even-handed. So to assume I "dream"
hlthe2b
Mar 2020
#72
It doesn't matter to me what he does...no debate if Biden has an insurmountable lead so Sanders
Demsrule86
Mar 2020
#85
Tom, I don't for one second believe that the Sanders supporters now smearing Biden will stop even if
highplainsdem
Mar 2020
#8
I think it is over with before March 15th at which point no point to help the right by
Demsrule86
Mar 2020
#10
I don't think those in later states are anxious to throw in a losing ballot.
NCProgressive
Mar 2020
#18
Pretty ironic coming from a supporter of a candidate left for dead a week ago
democrattotheend
Mar 2020
#21
That's all based on polls, or CW even in states that haven't been polled yet
democrattotheend
Mar 2020
#68
What is the purpose for the Democratic nominee to have debate when it won't change anything.
Demsrule86
Mar 2020
#86
There is a question if the debate should be held if as I believe Sanders is mathematically
Demsrule86
Mar 2020
#87
bernie has a track record on this issue as do his supporters at the convention nt
msongs
Mar 2020
#51
you sound a bit with the old argy bargy, may I suggest a nice cold Moscow Mule to relax a wee bit?
Celerity
Mar 2020
#60
At this stage it would probably take the other way around for the ultimate nominee to be in doubt
Tom Rinaldo
Mar 2020
#38
The presidency is not about debate "performance." It is the ability to use the power of the office
emmaverybo
Mar 2020
#53
Debates are about "winning" the presidency. And you can't do anything in an office you don't win
Tom Rinaldo
Mar 2020
#57
Biden could win without debating Bernie although I'd love to see a debate dedicated to foreign
emmaverybo
Mar 2020
#58
I would be happy with a Town Hall format debate. Unfortunately one isn't scheduled far as I know
Tom Rinaldo
Mar 2020
#61
Talk about the past! Bernie is a walking 60's campus revolutionary template. His past "achievements"
emmaverybo
Mar 2020
#46
will be a big yawn as sanders argues pie in the sky issues and Joe talks reality
beachbumbob
Mar 2020
#27
Agreed. Joe will have another chance to get his message out in front of millions of voters.
totodeinhere
Mar 2020
#35
It depends. I think it's widely believed that Bloomberg's poor debate performance torpedoed
totodeinhere
Mar 2020
#47
She will return to the Senate and continue her work on behalf of the people of her state and
totodeinhere
Mar 2020
#64
There will be a debate. The only ones speculating there won't be are some here
still_one
Mar 2020
#48
You are probably right IMO. Obviously some people are afraid that Joe might commit
totodeinhere
Mar 2020
#71
There is no reason for a debate...we all know where these candidate stand and it is fodder for the
Demsrule86
Mar 2020
#88
No need to because Biden is winning go away right now so why should he give Bernie a chance to ....
Botany
Mar 2020
#55
Regardless of your opinion it would hurt Biden. and therefor most likely all of us, if he refused
Tom Rinaldo
Mar 2020
#59
A debate between the last two remaining Democratic candidates is in no way pointless
HotTeaBag
Mar 2020
#78
Oh please, there have been numerous debates and you can read about the policies online if
Demsrule86
Mar 2020
#89