This morning there is a lot of water cooler chatter about the Democratic Debate last night in South Carolina. Naturally, President Trump offered up his opinion on Twitter.
….during a debate). Pocahontas was mean, & undisciplined, mostly aiming at Crazy Bernie and Mini Mike. They don’t know how to handle her, but I know she is a “chocker”. Steyer was a disaster who, along with Mini, are setting records in $’s per vote. Just give me an opponent!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 26, 2020
Observers were upset with the lack of control of the candidates by the moderators and the lack of depth into issues affecting Black America.
So this is a @CBCInstitute debate. China, Russia, Israel and North Korea have been mentioned. Yet SEVEN of the 10 fastest growing countries are in Africa and not a single mention. AWFUL. #DemDebate
— rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) February 26, 2020
When the candidates start talking over each other, the moderators should:
— Errol Louis (@errollouis) February 26, 2020
1) Bring the whole thing to a dead halt
2) Give them an order in which to speak (“you, then you senator, then you Mr. Mayor,” etc.)
Not complicated. You have to keep control.
White House Correspondent April Ryan and Roland Martin assessed the debate from Charleston.
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