I used "shitshow" to describe it in the first hour today, and after seeing the rest, I think that word was really overselling the level of debate. My opinion of shit is significantly higher than of what happened tonight. The first US Presidential debate was some Necronomicon level stuff, and should not be watched by anyone.
From the 538 liveblog wrapup post, where each blogger invents a headline for the story they saw:
From the 538 liveblog wrapup post, where each blogger invents a headline for the story they saw:
Quote:Be sure to check back tomorrow for our post-debate poll with Ipsos and our crew’s reaction to the debate on the podcast. Headlines from the live blog crew below:
Perry: Trump Interrupts Biden, Wallace And Americans’ Ability To Follow The Debate
Maggie: What If The Presidential Debate Was Like the Worst Fight Your Uncles Ever Had At Thanksgiving
Kaleigh: First Presidential Debate Hits A New Low, In A Year Of Nothing But Lows
Amelia: Everyone Lost The First Presidential Debate
Nathaniel: This Was The Worst Debate America Has Ever Had
Geoffrey: Maybe The Only Debate Takeaway Is That Trump Still Refuses To Say He Will Accept The Results Of The Election
Shom: An Anticipated Debate Leaves Much To Be Desired
Micah: 2020 Is Perfectly Encapsulated In First Presidential Debate
Galen: Trump Uses Debate As Metaphor For His Governing Style: Chaos
Chris: Response On Twitter Suggests No One Wins Race-To-The-Bottom Debate
Meena: There Are So Many More Days Left In 2020
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