Did Democratic debate change voters’ minds? #tellusatoday

We asked our followers what they thought about Saturday’s Democratic debate and who won. Comments from Twitter and Facebook are edited for clarity and grammar:

Who won? The ranking is unchanged. I appreciated better moderator questioning. The candidates retreated a couple of times. Voters don’t want choreography.

— @RileyDispatch

Hillary Clinton was the smartest, strongest candidate on stage with the experience and stamina to reply thoughtfully to every provocation.

— @pferal

Bernie Sanders won! Most are weary of American royalty and legacies (Clintons and Bushes). We need real representation!

— @SaphireAmosAndy

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The biggest problem I see is that only a small fraction of voters read/listen/watch for the follow-up fact-checking after the debates. So, unfortunately, the vast majority who go to the polls are influenced by lies.

— Frank Efachay

These “debates” are way overdone and way overblown. They have become a contest to see who can talk over other candidates the best while accusing their opponents of being misinformed and less than truthful.

— Ron William

Why did Democrats hold the debate on a Saturday night during college football season and competing with date nights and family gatherings?

— Scott Hardy

People have DVRs and can watch the debate another time besides Saturday night.

— Thomas J. Gottlick

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