Will you watch both of the 1st Democratic debates?

[left-of-center2012]

19 votes, 0 passes | Time left: Unlimited
	Yes, I plan to watch both debates
	13 (68%)
	I plan to watch the first debate only.
	0 (0%)
	I plan to watch the second debate only.
	1 (5%)
	I don't plan to watch either debate - not interested
	0 (0%)
	I don't plan to watch either debate - will read the analysis the following day.
	4 (21%)
	What! There's a debate?
	0 (0%)
	Other - do tell?
	1 (5%)
	0 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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[Iggo]

1. As usual, I'll skip it then read about it.

I don't watch TV news.

[elleng]

2. Yes, I hope to do so, but

my daughter's birthday is the 27th, she's expecting a baby due July 4 as was she, and born the 27th. So please take notes, all!!!

[Peacetrain]

12. Ahhh ellen and family... congratulations!!

We will catch you up when you get a chance to check in..

[elleng]

13. THANKS, Peace!

[pangaia]

3. I don;t have TV, except to watch Netflix. :(((

[Indygram]

6. There should be a stream somewhere

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[TexasTowelie]

4. It has to be 4:20 somewhere.

[wasupaloopa]

5. 2016 burned me out over primaries. I just can't get into it this time. I supported Hillary big

time. The lies told about her, being hunted and tombstoned from DU for 4 months is still painful.

It's one reason I can't stand the fact that Bernie is running again. I will vote for what ever Dem is nominated and I hope it is Kamala Harris.

So I am not interested in seeing candidates attack each other this year.

[left-of-center2012]

7. I'll watch the second debate

My top favs are in it.

[Jersey Devil]

8. 2 hr debate with 10 candidates is worthless

120 minutes with about half that time spent asking the questions and include pauses for the cameras to move and it leaves maybe 60 minutes for answers by the candidates divided by 10 = 6 minutes each at best. What the hell can you tell about anyone who gets a total of 6 minutes to explain their positions on several issues?

[elleng]

14. They are not 'debates,' of course;

other approaches are necessary.

[VarryOn]

18. We need new debate format ideas, especially when there aee numerous candidates

--Have 4 or 5 debates over7 or 10 days, much like an NBA championship series
--Have voters vote 'American idol' style on who gets cut from subsequent debates after each night
--Have voters submit questions

--Have a 'losers'' bracket for those that are cut
--Get a group of voters who would commit to watch and vote on who gets to re-enter the main debate.

This would essentially be a double-elimation debate tournament, of sorts. All candidates would get a shot. The goal would be to get the number of candidates down to 6 or 8 or so. Then, normal debate scheduling would resume.

It could be set up to encourage voter engagement by allowing them to ask questions, vote on questions to ask, letting them vote on debate winners, etc.

This would NOT replace primaries...only hopefully improve debate formats.


Anyway, a few thoughts.

[Doreen]

9. I would watch if I knew when they were on and

if I have time. I am PT if someone wants to tell me. 😁

[left-of-center2012]

11. Dates and times of the first debate

With so many candidates, the first Democratic primary debate will be broken up across two nights, which will take place on Wednesday, June 26, and Thursday, June 27, in Miami, Fla. Both debates will air live on NBC, MSNBC, and Telemundo at 9 p.m., and feature 10 candidates each.

Both debates will also be streamed live on the NBC app and NBCNews.com.

https://www.inquirer.com/politics/nation/democratic-primary-debate-candidates-date-time-election-2020-rachel-maddow-20190613.html

[Doreen]

19. Thank you. Much appreciated.

[Agschmid]

10. I would watch both, but I'm booked the first night.

[MarcA]

15. I like to follow the running commentary on Dem/Liberal websites. n/t

[TreasonousBastard]

16. I'll record them and watch if I hear something interesting happened.

[mopinko]

17. oh damn. you guys are so disappointing. i will be nerding out.

esp looking forward to the first, as i think it will be more collegial than the second.
but i can wait.

y'all sad.