Analysis: As millions of Americans watched 10 Dems hash out their differences in Detroit, a handful watched with a much more practiced eye: Republican strategists who’ve been in that trench before
As millions of Americans watched 10 Democrats hash out their differences—and claw for attention—in Detroit on Tuesday night, a handful watched with a much more practiced eye: Republican strategists who’ve been in that trench before, coaching candidates in the nasty 2016 primary.
Beto O’Rourke lost the debate. He simply couldn’t take advantage of his limited opportunities to speak, including his opening statement, to ignite the spark that attracted Democrats during his failed Senate bid. Simply put, Beto bombed. Another candidate who needed to stand out, Amy Klobuchar, was also a bit forgettable and never found her moment.
Probably not much has changed from an electoral standpoint. The candidates that were already struggling continued to be irrelevant to the larger debate. The leaders of tonight’s group easily survived and will advance. The real question is: When will we start to see some of these folks drop out? Because there are simply too many candidates on stage for a meaningful and serious exchange of ideas and vision.Terry Sullivan was the campaign manager for Marco Rubio.
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