Democratic Primaries

peggysue2

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68. Standing at the podium definitely benefitted Biden

Mon Mar 16, 2020, 03:02 PM

Mar 2020

It dispelled this nonsense that Biden was 'too' weak and infirmed to stand for the entire debate, that he wanted to sit to compensate for his lack of stamina. Not only did Joe Biden stand, he looked vigorous throughout the debate session. In addition, those side angle shots while the debate proceeded favored Biden's posture and profile. Biden standing with one hand in his pocket gave the appearance of confidence and perfect calm. Another thing (though this may sound petty), Joe Biden was perfectly tailored last night. In fact, the tailoring reminded me a lot of President Obama whose garments were always perfect, professional. The suit played off Joe Biden's slim, healthy physique.

All in all, the optics played to Biden's advantage. Sanders? Not so much. So this wail about keeping the standing format was another example of the Sanders' campaign shooting itself in the foot.

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If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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CBS Boston: Joe Biden Shuts Down Bernie Sanders In Final Democratic Debate [View all] wyldwolf Mar 2020 OP

I knew that stupid sit-down gotcha would come back and bite him. ucrdem Mar 2020 #1

And that smear they were pushing about Cha Mar 2020 #12

I don't think he'll be asking for more debates. ucrdem Mar 2020 #19

Beautiful piece - thank you! Skya Rhen Mar 2020 #2

the realization that sanders is NOTHING but a suit filled with hot air is clearly revealed, beachbumbob Mar 2020 #3

Feel the palpable nuances of a powerful and controlled message bucolic_frolic Mar 2020 #4

Biden was not my first choice, but now that we are here, he is the adult in the room... TreasonousBastard Mar 2020 #5

i agree.. samnsara Mar 2020 #7

My feelings exactly! yardwork Mar 2020 #22

That's my position as well. Pacifist Patriot Mar 2020 #35

I supported Bernie in 2016, but now his time is past. Kitchari Mar 2020 #6

BS is yet another flash in the pan of "novel" ideas that are nice-to-haves but in reality are not onetexan Mar 2020 #14

I did, too. And his time is past. marble falls Mar 2020 #44

"The eleventh and last Democratic presidential debate started badly for Bernie Sanders and went.. Cha Mar 2020 #8

LOL! I figured as much! I knew that's how it would work out... NurseJackie Mar 2020 #9

And the overall impression PatSeg Mar 2020 #37

Agreed! He's a gentleman. Very statesmanlike indeed! NurseJackie Mar 2020 #39

Oh yes, very much a gentleman PatSeg Mar 2020 #40

When Biden stood there, hand in pocket, impeccably tailored suit, facing Bernie, he was a perfect NBachers Mar 2020 #48

Yes PatSeg Mar 2020 #56

I noticed the posture difference right out of the gate. As well as... Pacifist Patriot Mar 2020 #38

Oh no, it's not shallow. We're choosing someone to lead our nation (and the world)... NurseJackie Mar 2020 #41

I always had a bad posture so I'm more conscious about it and saw that immediately Hav Mar 2020 #42

I agree PatSeg Mar 2020 #45

The split screen of Biden speaking and Sanders making faces sweetloukillbot Mar 2020 #55

The complete SILENCE during Bernie's usual "whoop-whoop" applause lines was amusing. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #58

A huge improvement PatSeg Mar 2020 #62

He really seemed to be waiting for it and got completely thrown sweetloukillbot Mar 2020 #63

Yes PatSeg Mar 2020 #61

K&R betsuni Mar 2020 #10

The split screen was murder on Bernie because he is so used to interrupting people BeyondGeography Mar 2020 #11

How DownriverDem Mar 2020 #25

Lol BeyondGeography Mar 2020 #28

I understand that... it doesn't matter. Warren was a great candidate. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #51

Cheers, Demsrule BeyondGeography Mar 2020 #60

Yes it was and thanks to you my favorite Warren supporter...vote for your candidate! Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #65

It's not laziness... it's clearly osteoporosis. Not his fault, but... NurseJackie Mar 2020 #43

Grateful that it's the Last. djacq Mar 2020 #13

48 hours and we will have a presumptive nominee grantcart Mar 2020 #15

And my question is: DENVERPOPS Mar 2020 #32

Raise money so he can end this cycle with 20+ million grantcart Mar 2020 #36

Stay in the Senate and work with President Biden. Make a very clear message to his ... marble falls Mar 2020 #46

Posts like this do nothing to unite our party. gab13by13 Mar 2020 #16

Really? LiberalFighter Mar 2020 #18

Axelrod is a smart man, gab13by13 Mar 2020 #23

If that was what Bernie was saying, I applaud him. But that's not what I heard ... marble falls Mar 2020 #47

Well, Bernie has failed to turn out younger voters. So what exactly can he do at this point...oh I Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #66

I wish I could see it similarly when it comes to BS' intentions Hav Mar 2020 #29

agree Hav DENVERPOPS Mar 2020 #33

When he told Biden he didn't go far enough eilen Mar 2020 #59

This is not about Bernie DownriverDem Mar 2020 #30

Why should Biden adopt unpopular policies that are just talking points really...like the Green New Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #52

Sanders was rope a doped. LiberalFighter Mar 2020 #17

Down goes Bernie! Down goes Bernie! n/t zackymilly Mar 2020 #31

Biden and the Smirk McKim Mar 2020 #20

"He behaved as a winner who was annoyed that anyone would dare run against him." ehrnst Mar 2020 #24

It's not "arrogant" to call Bernie what he calls himself. Towlie Mar 2020 #27

Sanders called him Joe...and after the 9th or 10th time 'Joe' followed suit. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #53

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Yes he did from what little I have seen. Bernie was back to his same old same old over and over. redstatebluegirl Mar 2020 #26

Biden's debating was brilliant, from what I saw bucolic_frolic Mar 2020 #34

I thought so too...and I knew he was smart...My son has a stammer...I understand how it works. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #57

Kick dalton99a Mar 2020 #49

Bernie came off as a two-note candidate. Texin Mar 2020 #50

the standing behind podiums and side-by-side closeups didn't help Bernie at all. He looked feeble & onetexan Mar 2020 #54

Towards the end I started feeling sorry for Bernie for bringing the debate on himself NCProgressive Mar 2020 #64

I felt sorry for him too. He should have conceded last Tuesday...this was humiliating for him IMHO. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #67

Standing at the podium definitely benefitted Biden peggysue2 Mar 2020 #68

K&R Tarheel_Dem Mar 2020 #69