Thread by @bennetkelley

1/15 This race reminds me of the rule in boxing, a split decision goes to the champ. That's how Biden has stayed on top, plus he's authentic both in screw ups and in sincere moments such as talking about the loss of his wife/kids. #ABCDemDebate #joebiden beta.washingtonpost.com/politics/biden…

2/ Elizabeth Warren's strength is her wonky, thoughtful "I'm not a typical Washington politician" and "I have a plan for that". Dodging the tax question makes her a typical Washington politician. #ewarren #ABCDemDebate #taxes theatlantic.com/politics/archi…

3/ Sanders seems incapable of modulating his speech beyond shouting and haranguing. It was interesting, however, that he finally was willing to abandon Venezuelan President Maduro. #berniesanders #venezuela #ABCDemDebate cbsnews.com/news/bernie-sa…

4/ Harris had a good night but missed at times. She was prepared to defend her record and she really connected with her eye opening stat on the impact of African-American teachers in early education. #kamalaharris #hbcus #ABCDemDebate dailykos.com/stories/2019/9…

5/ I like Mayor Pete and he is very thoughtful and articulate, but I don't think being Mayor of a small city in Indiana qualifies you to be President and can't get passed that. independent.co.uk/voices/pete-bu… #PeteButtigieg #ABCDemDebate

6/ Cory Booker did well with one standout moment when he shifted debate to remind us of the overlooked veterans who struggle in America today. #CoryBooker #ABCDemDebate

7/ Julian Castro took a cheap shot at Biden and missed - he was wrong. Time for him to leave the stage. He has not impressed me in any of the debate, time for him to go. nymag.com/intelligencer/… #JulianCastro
#ABCDemDebate

8/ The promise of Beto the Senate candidate was his passion and Millennial NFG style. That Beto has come alive since El Paso and was there tonight - even his competitors gave him credit. slate.com/news-and-polit… #BetoORourke #ABCDemDebate

9/ Amy Klobuchar had a great night particular her hit on Sanders - I read the bill and on page 8 ... it says that we will no longer have private insurance as we know it.’ I don’t think that’s a bold idea. I think it’s a bad idea.’ #amyklobuchar realclearpolitics.com/video/2019/09/…

10/ Andrew Yang started by announcing a gimmick - a $1,000 A Month to 10 Families - which likely violates campaign finance laws. The Presidency isn't a gimmick and announcing illegal proposals shows you don't belong on the stage. #ABCDemDebate #andrewyang time.com/5675823/andrew…

11/ It should be noted the issues that are being ignored in the debates such as the fact that the new President likely will enter office with a recession on the way and a huge deficit - how will he/she respond? #ABCDemDebate beta.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/…

12/ Foreign Policy: while the debates have addressed Russia, Afghanistan and China, we have not heard about the Middle East Peace process, Iran, our role in Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Syria, when would you use force and let's not forget Greenland😆#ABCDemDebate vox.com/policy-and-pol…

13/ Domestic Policy - The water crises in Flint and Newark highlight our crumbling infrastructure - what would they do if elected. #ABCDemDebate beta.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/…

14/ Judiciary - It is a common refrain that Republicans win because their voters understand the courts. We need to emphasize this issue by asking what type of judges the candidates would select. #ABCDemDebate time.com/5668609/democr…

15/ Election-Government Reform. Since the Shelby County decision Republicans have been promoting voter suppression. What will candidates do to reverse this and what reforms are needed to prevent abuses we have seen under Trump. nytimes.com/interactive/20…