By Florida Bill Was there anything memorable about the Democratic debate held as a runner up to the Primary election in Nevada? The arguing and nit picking at each other, and a main cannon aimed collectively at the "Fat Cat" Michael Bloomberg, went on for two hours. When it was over, the pundits, including the fawning Democrat-controlled media, acknowledged that the result was a zero for Democrats, and and a victory for President Trump. Even candidate Michael Bloomberg called it a win for the President.
The smart and confident face of Sen. Amy Klobuchar took a rip from candidate Pete Buttigieg who stood next to her on the six-person stage. It was a "gotcha" as the 39-year-old Mayor Pete reminded everyone that the Senator was recently interviewed by a reporter from Telemundo, and was unable to name the President of Mexico. Wake up and smell the roses, and get with it, Buttigieg told Klobuchar in so many words.
The Minnesota senator, who is 59, grimaced and her wide mouth quivered at the corners at the put down from the former mayor of South Bend, Ind. She snapped, "Are you saying that I am dumb....or are you mocking me here, Pete?" Obviously embarrassed, she said that she had suffered from "momentary forgetfulness" of the President's name, and so what's the big deal. She pointed out that she works in "the arena" with the pros and that Buttigieg's workplace is small and meaningless. As a way of putting down the smiling Buttigieg, she told of having had passed 100 bills in the Senate, more than any other Democratic senator. She sought to show that Mayor Pete was in the minor leagues compared to her and operated a long way from "the arena," where she has toiled since 2007.
On and off for much of the debate, candidates offered negative comments about billionaire Bloomberg, who in recent weeks has spent some $400 million for print and televised ads suggesting to citizens that "Mike can do it"--if they just vote for him.
With the help of that big wallet, he has actually catapulted his new candidacy to a spot as one of the leaders seeking to become the Democratic standard bearer, according to the polls.
Bloomberg is a former Republican mayor of New York, who has flipped over and become a Democrat. Reportedly, he has a net worth of $60 billion. He is small in stature, often referred to by President Trump as "Mini Mike;" but for this debate Bloomberg did not stand on a box in an effort to gain altitude. Generally, it is reported, he is on a box behind his podium whenever he has a mike in his hands. .
Sen Warren took off her gloves, began waving her arms and then tore into Bloomberg. You are a billionaire who wants to be President and you have called women "fat broads and horse-faced lesbians." Bloomberg appeared a bit shaken at the accusation, but didn't deny it so maybe he once had made the remark.
Warren was just getting started. She then demanded to know how many non-disclosure agreements had been signed with women of his company who had complained of being harassed in the workplace. Bloomberg said "a few" but that he did not intend to cancel the agreements as Warren was demanding, and that the nondisclosure was binding on the parties to the contract. He said that he has hired many, many women in top positions and they are paid no less than any man and that he has a respect for the "MeToo" movement and for the rights of all women.
Others peppered Bloomberg for his endorsement of the "Stop and Frisk" policy used on New York streets when he was mayor. He apologized for the policy, acknowledging that African American young men and Latinos suffered at the hands of aggressive policemen. He said he regretted his endorsement of the policy which had reduced street crime by some 50 per cent.
Joe Biden actually had little to say, and when he did speak he appeared confused in trying to express himself and make his point. He actually had that far away look of a person who is not quite hitting on all cylinders. In between his criticism of Bernie Sanders for his unworkable dreams of a socialist society which would cost trillions, he asserted that a Nevada poll had found Biden, and Biden alone, was most electable to beat President Trump in the coming election.
When Bloomberg had a chance to attack, which was in between his trying to defend himself for his treatment of women and his "stop and frisk" policy detrimental to African Americans, he called Sanders an unpopular "communist" with his pushing of programs which he had admired so in Scandinavia and Russia. He also referenced Sanders' three homes with his position as a hard headed socialist who did not like people with money.
Sanders, 78, was criticized for not releasing all of his medical reports detailing all problems as a result of his heart attack a few months back, but he argued that he had released everything necessary to answer all questions about his health,which he said was good.
Buttigieg noted that the Nevada Culinary Union had sent out a flyer to its members knocking Sanders because of his wanting to to "End Culinary Healthcare." Sanders flailed his arms and claimed to be a long time friend of unions and that the accusation is ridiculous, and everyone knows it.
All in all, it was a 120 minutes stage presentation showcasing six non descriptive, and unappealing men and women who made a strong case that they do not belong in or anywhere near the White House.
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