I have a few hot takes to offer on last night’s debate:
Tulsi Gabbard is not, in fact, the breakout star of the primary, despite what this garbage article from The Hill would have you believe.
Julián Castro’s policy chops on immigration may well generate a polling bump, but the media has been focusing on his interruptions and incivility, which probably cancels out some gains that would otherwise be realized.
de Blasio did well on the economic inequality front, and he’s in Miami today rallying with airport workers in a way that really reminds me of 1930s urban socialists. Heavy on workers rights, etc. But anyone who thought he was going to lose because he’s a bad debater was misguided; he’s going to lose because he’s a bad and awkward campaigner, as his low favorability ratings show.
Poor Beto O’Rourke. Last night was his chance to really prove critics wrong; that he is not all style and no substance. I’m not so sure he accomplished that.
Do you have expectations for tonight’s tussle? Anticipations? Share them below. I’m probably not going to be staying up until 2 AM London time to blog about it. I long to be back in America.
Diss a pointed Beto did not do well. I don't get his position on 1325. We must be able to still apprehend smugglers without it, right?
If he does not believe in a 70 percent marginal rate then say so. Do not act scared of standing up for your positions. I also dont like his preferences for higher corporate taxes vs income taxes.
Diss a pointed Beto did not do well. I don't get his position on 1325. We must be able to still apprehend smugglers without it, right?
If he does not believe in a 70 percent marginal rate then say so. Do not act scared of standing up for your positions. I also dont like his preferences for higher corporate taxes vs income taxes.
Curious to know your take on Warren's (unexpected) stance on private health insurance. How might that affect her GE chances (if she's nominee)?