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Buttigieg 2020

CaliforniaPeggy

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7. I think just having him up there for the nation to see made a difference.

Reply to Capt. America (Reply #6)

Thu Jun 27, 2019, 11:03 PM

Jun 2019

A lot of people are just beginning to know about him and this was an important moment.

He spoke well about the issues and was calm and competent. Even if he didn't gain any ground, he made a lot of people aware of him, and that's very important too.

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On tonight's debate.. [View all] defacto7 Jun 2019 OP

he was great! Celerity Jun 2019 #1

He calms me. Corgigal Jun 2019 #2

I truly agree! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2019 #3

Just going for that Brad Pitt look. mobeau69 Jun 2019 #5

I agree: he did good! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2019 #8

I think most of the makup work on everyone defacto7 Jun 2019 #9

It's been a tough stretch True Dough Jun 2019 #4

I don't think he lost ground tonight but I'm not certain he gained any. Capt. America Jun 2019 #6

I think just having him up there for the nation to see made a difference. CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2019 #7

I think tonight turned out to be about who really was losing ground... defacto7 Jun 2019 #10

I wondered where all his supporters has gone tonight. murielm99 Jun 2019 #11

I'm glad Mayor Pete stayed out of the sniping. murielm99 Jun 2019 #12

It's one of the traits that add to his presidential qualities. MBS Jun 2019 #15

Agreed. I think he is whip smart and I want the smartest person in the Oval Office. Frankly, it will Capt. America Jun 2019 #16

Several candidates the last 2 nights have had "breakout moments," but MBS Jun 2019 #13

Pete was great and I am thankful there was no sniping on his part leftofcool Jun 2019 #14

He knows when to keep quiet for maximum effect grantcart Jun 2019 #17

yes, to all points. n/t MBS Jun 2019 #18