Pod Save America “A toxic and unhelpful affair.” (Debate recap special!)
Feb 26, 2020
The hosts dive into the chaotic South Carolina debate, analyzing how it affects candidates ahead of crucial primaries. They critique Bernie Sanders' foreign policy and explore Donald Trump's controversial intelligence appointment. Frustrations over debate moderation and superficial questions spark discussions on the need for deeper political discourse. Candidate performances are dissected, highlighting standout moments and strategic missteps, particularly regarding voter engagement. The complexities of connecting with African-American voters and pivotal battleground states are also explored.
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Chaotic Debate
- The Democratic debate in South Carolina was chaotic and unproductive.
- Moderators struggled to enforce rules, leading to constant interruptions and a lack of substantive discussion.
Improving Debates
- Minimize the influence of television networks on debates to focus on substantive policy discussions.
- Hold debates on C-SPAN or PBS without an audience to avoid a rally-like atmosphere.
Bernie's Delegate Lead
- Bernie Sanders has a reasonable chance of gaining an insurmountable delegate lead on Super Tuesday.
- This is based purely on delegate math and polling, not personal endorsements.
