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Judy Woodruff on surveillance of #NYC Muslims while he was mayor: But it wasn’t a religion that killed them.
Mike Bloomberg: No, but all of the people came from the same place. And all that came were from a place that happened to be the same religion.
Mike Bloomberg: No, but all of the people came from the same place. And all that came were from a place that happened to be the same religion.
At #DemDebates, Bloomberg has yet to be asked about surveillance of Muslims in NYC.
It’s a reminder of:
- shitty moderation
AND
- anti-Muslim sentiment & disregard for Muslim-American votes is bioartisan.
It’s a reminder of:
- shitty moderation
AND
- anti-Muslim sentiment & disregard for Muslim-American votes is bioartisan.
I understood long ago that I was way to the left of the Democratic Party so when I became a US citizen and was eligible to vote, I registered as an Independent.
I also understood that if the GOP are overtly Islamophobic, the Dems are not guiltless.
I also understood that if the GOP are overtly Islamophobic, the Dems are not guiltless.
It only took 1 question for #Bloomberg to bring up #RussianInterference on behalf of #Bernie -to his credit he once again vehemently condemned it #DemDebate2020 #DemDebate 
Pretty clear early on that #BernieSanders isn’t gonna get away from this debate unscathed, like virtually every #DemDebate before this one #DemDebate2020
Joe Biden hits Bernie on his record on guns, invoking Mother Emmanuel church shooting. The first time he’s being challenged on that in a serious way #DemDebate2020 #DemDebate
I honor the Kusso, whose descendants are the Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribe, as the traditional people of the area now known as Charleston South Carolina where tonight's #DemDebate #SCDebate is taking place. They are a state recognized tribe still seeking federal recognition.
The USA needs a national dialogue on race, gender and class. A conversation on par with the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions that took place in ZA, CA & RW. Because reconciliation implies a previous harmony, I would call ours Truth and Conciliation.
Stop and Frisk is a symptom of the fact that the Thirteenth Amendment does not abolish slavery. It merely redefines and codifies slavery under the jurisdiction of the criminal justice system. I am the only candidate calling for the complete abolishment of slavery.
Morning Consult today: Bloomberg net favorability among Democrats plummets 20 points in 2 hours
Candidate response: “Uh oh, Baby Bloombie made a boom boom!” #DemDebates
Candidate response: “Uh oh, Baby Bloombie made a boom boom!” #DemDebates
This actually makes me wonder, if Bloomberg had just literally sh*t his pants on stage instead of what really happened, might that have actually been a little better received? 🤔
“Now that’s the kind of take-charge leader we need, one who doesn’t waste his valuable time on distractions like toilets!”
@BernieSanders said he would disavow anyone who makes "ugly" remarks online in his name. Last night and during last debate Chapo Trap House did just this - making vile remarks about Sanders' Dem rivals and Culinary Union members. Bernie, Gray & Sirota have all appeared on CTH.
Christman of Chapo Trap Hse saying:
"@amyklobuchar might get some heat coming out of this debate.
She had some tasty moments, she clashed with mayor @PeteButtigieg .
We were saying whenever we watch those guys fight it’s like
watching two assholes passing a turd back and forth."
"@amyklobuchar might get some heat coming out of this debate.
She had some tasty moments, she clashed with mayor @PeteButtigieg .
We were saying whenever we watch those guys fight it’s like
watching two assholes passing a turd back and forth."
Here is Christman disparaging @JoeBiden and telling people that they don't like to have Joe come out after "sundown" as if he has dementia problems and they don't like him being alone with the press because if it. Texas says his Med Alert bracelet could be out of batteries.
.@JoeBiden jumps into the conversation of the debate on the question of electability, citing this NBC Poll that showed him beat Trump by the widest margin in a general election matchup
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@JoeBiden We haven't heard from Biden since he gave the answer above, and he just waived at the moderators to get in on the health care debate--something his advisors said he planned to focus on tonight in the debate #DemDebates
Bloomberg’s probably gonna take shots from everyone tonight. But who’s gonna take shots at Bernie? He’s the front runner right now, in case everyone forgot #DemDebates #NexstarDC
Damn. GAUNTLET DROPPED right out the gate from Elizabeth Warren. Harshest words in any debate so far #DemDebates #NexstarDC
Mayor Pete also came out fired up. Strategy is clearly to paint himself as the middle ground between socialist #Bernie and republican (#Bloomberg). He also answers my question -he’s obviously going at Bernie early/often #NexstarDC
#Thread: It's almost debate time! We're teaming up with our friends at @PolitiFact to fact check tonight's #DemDebate. KHN will be listening for health care claims to fact check. #HealthCheck
@PolitiFact Get to know the candidates. #DemDebates👇
@PolitiFact Do Americans really like their health plans? We fact-checked a claim by @JoeBiden that "160 million people like their private insurance." via @shefalil KHN/@PolitiFact #HealthCheck khn.org/MTAyMjg1Ng
How media erases women from the #DemDebates & #DemPrimary conversation–a thread, courtesy of the women doing the work: @srchadaga, @rachelsklar, @AngryBlackLady, @jentaub, @criticalthotcop, @elizaorlins, @saragoldrickrab, @choo_ek, @misstourane, @shivanihawkins, & many others 1/
@srchadaga @rachelsklar @AngryBlackLady @jentaub @criticalthotcop @elizaorlins @saragoldrickrab @choo_ek @misstourane @shivanihawkins Here is the @nytimes actively participating, courtesy of @rachelsklar:
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@srchadaga @rachelsklar @AngryBlackLady @jentaub @criticalthotcop @elizaorlins @saragoldrickrab @choo_ek @misstourane @shivanihawkins @nytimes Here is an incisive criticism of the @nytimes, courtesy of @AngryBlackLady:
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Will the candidates address immigration policy this #DemDebates? Who is going to agree to end #MPP, the ACAs, decriminalize immigration and invest in a humane border response?
NOPE
Just hate watching the #DemDebates at this point
Right off the bat, Biden downplays expectations in New Hampshire on Tuesday.
"I took a hit in Iowa, and I’ll probably take a hit here.” #DemDebate
"I took a hit in Iowa, and I’ll probably take a hit here.” #DemDebate
Biden right now is currently in a distant fourth in @RealClearNews latest aggregate of polls.
@RealClearNews Question: Is anyone concerned about putting a socialist at the top of the ticket?
Amy Klobuchar and Tom Steyer are the only ones on stage to raise their hands.
Telling. #DemDebate
Amy Klobuchar and Tom Steyer are the only ones on stage to raise their hands.
Telling. #DemDebate
yet another hit piece against a certain candidate.
examples:
"In a rant on MSNBC that went viral on Tuesday evening, the longtime Democratic strategist vented his concerns about the party’s prospects for beating Donald Trump, taking particular aim at the party’s leftward lurch."
examples:
"In a rant on MSNBC that went viral on Tuesday evening, the longtime Democratic strategist vented his concerns about the party’s prospects for beating Donald Trump, taking particular aim at the party’s leftward lurch."
"We have candidates on the debate stage talking about open borders and decriminalizing illegal immigration. They’re talking about doing away with nuclear energy and fracking. You’ve got Bernie Sanders talking about letting criminals and terrorists vote from jail cells.
It doesn’t matter what you think about any of that, or if there are good arguments — talking about that is not how you win a national election. It’s not how you become a majoritarian party."
"For fuck’s sake, we’ve got Trump at Davos talking about cutting Medicare and no one in
"For fuck’s sake, we’ve got Trump at Davos talking about cutting Medicare and no one in
A very different start to this #DemDebate from earlier debates where they barely touched on foreign policy & military issues within the first 2 hours.
First volley is between 2 old men defending their past judgment. One barely more coherent than the other.
Klobuchar & Buttigieg at least speak about their qualifications to lead in the future. Warren speaks eloquently on her Armed Services exp. More of this, please. #DemDebate
Look it’s no secret that I was a full fledged supporter of @CoryBooker in this race. He’s my senator, I’ve known him since his mayoral campaigns and I firmly believe he is the person to move us beyond #Trumpism so yeah I’m sad and upset right now,
But my heart is troubled today because I worry we are not as well poised to defeat @realDonaldTrump because we have lost many excellent candidates due to a combo of a bad plan re: #DemDebates and the outsized influence of money. The only reason @TomSteyer is still in is $$$
Millions of campaign ads got him the name recognition he needed. We should have let candidates on the debate stage through #Iowa and #NH and let VOTERS decide who is viable. Instead we have a small field and a white one. @CoryBooker was my top choice,
At the #demdebates, Tom Steyer says he would use “the emergency powers of the presidency” to fight climate change. Here are a few observations about what that might mean, and some questions. 1/9
There are 123 statutory authorities that become available to a president when s/he declares a national emergency, as we catalogued at the @BrennanCenter last December. 2/9 brennancenter.org/our-work/resea…
These powers cover a lot of ground, but they’re not limitless in their reach. None of them is intended, designed, or well-suited to address climate change. 3/9
Ahead of tonight's #DemDebate (moderated by all women) we took a look at the 600 questions asked of candidates so far, and how the subjects of them lined up with moderators gender, race and ethnicity. (A thread!) 1/
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First things first: There's a debate in political science about the efficacy of representation - is it stronger for a woman to represent issues dear to women, or equally strong for a man?
There's a strength in allyship, per @MelissaDeckman morningconsult.com/2019/11/19/how… 2/
There's a strength in allyship, per @MelissaDeckman morningconsult.com/2019/11/19/how… 2/
When it comes to the questions asked in the past 6 #DemDebates about issues traditionally dubbed "women's issues," women have taken the lead (14/18).
And: Latino and black moderators have asked ~4 in 10 questions about civil rights and immigration. morningconsult.com/2019/11/19/how… 3/
And: Latino and black moderators have asked ~4 in 10 questions about civil rights and immigration. morningconsult.com/2019/11/19/how… 3/
Okay we are taking a quick break.
So if I am keeping up...we have covered a number of topics tonight on the #DemDebates and no candidate has tied any of it to sexual violence.
Let me see if I can help them out.
#metooVoter #askaboutmetoo
So if I am keeping up...we have covered a number of topics tonight on the #DemDebates and no candidate has tied any of it to sexual violence.
Let me see if I can help them out.
#metooVoter #askaboutmetoo
They started with impeachment of the current president for the Ukrainian controversy. I have another reason. #metooVoter
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They jumped over to Biden and the questioning of his integrity. #metooVoter
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A lot is being made about @AndrewYang's joke about knowing a bunch of doctors because he is Asian - but what about the fact that the moderators tried to cut him off just 34 seconds into the 1 minute he was supposed to be given just like every other candidate?
#YangGang #DemDebate
#YangGang #DemDebate
@AndrewYang Heading into the #DemDebates, @AndrewYang was polling about evenly with Booker, Klobuchar, O'Rourke, and Booker and ahead of Castro - and yet, he spoke the least out of everyone by a wide margin
#YangGang
#YangGang
@AndrewYang It may not be a popular decision among the mainstream outlets to provide @AndrewYang with proper coverage, but to rectify this wrong I hereby pledge to shoutout the #YangGang each time we now talk 2020 on our show 🇺🇸
Tonight on the @CNN #climateforum, Democratic candidates will talk through their plans to rapidly transition our country to clean energy. We’re guessing we’ll hear a lot about #renewables & carbon pricing. But what will they say about #nuclear energy?
#DemDebates
#DemDebates
Will they mention that it’s the largest source of carbon free electricity in the US?
#climateforum @wolfblitzer @ErinBurnett @andersoncooper @ChrisCuomo @DonLemon
thx:@GovNuclear
#climateforum @wolfblitzer @ErinBurnett @andersoncooper @ChrisCuomo @DonLemon
thx:@GovNuclear
Will anyone point out that, considering the scale of the challenge, we should get rid of fossil fuels before even thinking about getting rid of nuclear?
@wolfblitzer @ErinBurnett @andersoncooper @ChrisCuomo @DonLemon #climateforum
@wolfblitzer @ErinBurnett @andersoncooper @ChrisCuomo @DonLemon #climateforum
This is a thread about what occurred at the Democratic Debate when @KirstenJohnFoy @Mysonne @angelopinto720 @lsarsour and I made the decision to stand up for Eric Garner and the sanctity of Black life. #DemDebates
We could not sit silent while @NYCMayor Bill DeBlasio misrepresented his positions on Stop and Frisk and continues to employ the police officers who killed #EricGarner, in particular Daniel Pantaleo.
We chanted “Fire Pantaleo” after he concluded and it was over. We went back to enjoying the debate. A security officer came over to us and said as long as you stay quiet you can remain.
It’s 8pm ET and we’re counting down the seconds ’til night 2 of the second #DemDebate begins

Follow along as we live-tweet the whole evening starting… NOW

Follow along as we live-tweet the whole evening starting… NOW
'Go easy on me, kid.' — @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris greet each other before facing off for the 2nd #DemDebate
OPENING STATEMENTS:
DE BLASIO: 'We can make change in this country... Yes it can be done. Tonight, we have to get to the heart and soul of who we are as Democrats... Kamala Harris said she’s not trying to fundamentally change society. Well, I am.’ #DemDebate
DE BLASIO: 'We can make change in this country... Yes it can be done. Tonight, we have to get to the heart and soul of who we are as Democrats... Kamala Harris said she’s not trying to fundamentally change society. Well, I am.’ #DemDebate
This is your official #DemDebate2 night thread. I am just getting settled here, drinking water only because my liver is still recovering from last night, and I turn on CNN and this dude is preaching to the audience about RAAAAACCCISM! I think he's the head of the DNC. #Hectic
I can already tell I'm going to have to risk gastro upset and head for the liquor cabinet. This is going to be a disaster. #PJMDrunkBlog #DemDebate2
@CNN thinks #KristenG thinks she's being beat up on because she called for #Franken to resign. I think she's a loser because she's connected up to her ears with #NXVIM #DemDebate2 #ChildTrafficking #PJMDrunkBlog
Night 2, here we go. #DemDebate #DemDebates
Michael Bennet, senator from Colorado. Sen. Bennet is a moderate candidate, who is particularly frustrated by the polarization in Washington. Earlier this year, he underwent treatment for prostate cancer. #DemDebates
@MichaelBennet Kirsten Gillibrand, senator from New York. Sen. Gillibrand is known for her #MeToo advocacy, pushing for reforms in the military and accountability in Congress. Gender equity is a centerpiece of her campaign, according to @voxdotcom #DemDebates
.@PeteButtigieg's quotes from the debate, a long thread. Divided into differently lengthened segments for your reading delight. #DemDebates #DemDebate2 #TeamPete
"I'm running for president because our country is running out of time. It is even bigger than the emergency of the Trump presidency. Ask yourself how somebody like Donald Trump ever gets within cheating distance of the Oval Office in the first place. 1/5
"It doesn't happen unless America is already in a crisis -- an economy that's not working for everyone, endless war, climate change. We have lived this in my industrial Midwestern hometown. My generation has lived this as long as we have been alive. 2/5
