The first Democratic debate with the first batch of 10 candidates took place last night; the second one is tonight. At this point everyone is forming impressions and weighing whether a candidate is presidential material. Electability is number one concern for most Dems right now. From my unscientific, and limited observation among friends and colleagues, people begin to lean toward a candidate based based on such impressions even if that candidate's policies, say on health care, aren't 100% of what someone might prefer.
Also, those who didn't have a strong preference before, these preliminary leanings aren't strong, in the sense, that if a stronger candidate emerges people's preferences may change. I think this is the case with Biden's supporters right now--most have a soft commitment to his candidacy. I don't think Biden will be the nominee, but, again, this is way too early to say anything with strong conviction. I'd maybe wage $10 on it.
As for the actual event in Miami last night...
They
needed a professor on that stage last night.... They all spoke too much
and too quickly for the students in the audience... At this point,
most people create impressions not knowledge... You, may have liked
Warren, even though someone else had policies closer to your ideas, for example.
There
needed to be that prof there who would, yes, say fewer words, but more
slowly... and repeat themselves in clear statements.
I'd start with the importance of temperament, knowledge, and qualifications of a president. And, keep hammering at it. Like, how
one exercises the duties of the office, is more important than what
they say in campaign mode. I'd say, all and any on this stage is way
more appropriate prez than DJT. Emphasize integrity, and responsibility.
I'd include, something like, folks if you want to know the truth, the president in order to pass laws, raise money, and tax the wealthy, he/she needs both the House and Senate to go along. And that we have to defeat the intransigent Republicans who have been catering to extreme groups and policies. Imagine how much better most Americans, the world indeed, would have been if president Obama hadn't been subverted by McConnell and GOP Senators. I'd keep reminding people that they must vote and be actively engaged; and,why elections
make a huge difference.
I'd remind them about the civil rights we all love, and that we brag about the greatness of our democracy, our freedom... yet, we forget that many of those goodies came from Supreme Court rulings... and those judges came from presidential nominations with the senate's confirmation! Of course, I'd slip in there that the cons have been opposing such rights and freedoms!
As
for the performance, Warren came out well, nobody attacked her, and she
kept her lead over the others (more well-known). The most impressive,
given where he started, was DeBlassio, who reminded everyone that he has
executive experience, he passed important programs Dems care about, and
how progressive he truly is. If he keeps this up, he'll go far. He has
the right mix too, a black wife and son. He and Kamala or Warren or
Klobuchar would be a powerful ticket against Trump.
I'd start with the importance of temperament, knowledge, and qualifications of a president. And, keep hammering at it. Like, how
one exercises the duties of the office, is more important than what
they say in campaign mode. I'd say, all and any on this stage is way
more appropriate prez than DJT. Emphasize integrity, and responsibility. 
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