The first Democratic presidential debate took place on Tuesday (Oct. 13), and in addition to front-runners Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, casual observers were introduced to Jim Webb (former Virginia senator), Lincoln Chafee (former Rhode Island governor) and Martin O’Malley (former Maryland governor).
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Celeb observers were also in the mix, chiming in during the CNN telecast on Twitter. Here are their thoughts:
#DemDebate love the fact they are debating, and showing kindness to one another, rather than being cut throat. Nice change!
— Raven-Symonè (@ravensymone) October 14, 2015
#DemDebate I have a gun, that’s my right. But we need stricter laws
— Raven-Symonè (@ravensymone) October 14, 2015
I’d rather have Kanye as president than these jokers #DemDebate
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonldTrump) October 14, 2015
How does this work? First one to sit down loses? #DemDebate
— Pete Davidson (@petedavidson) October 14, 2015
Carcetti? Is that you? #DemDebate #thewire pic.twitter.com/DJS6PHzu5D
— zooey deschanel (@ZooeyDeschanel) October 14, 2015
Can’t stop staring at HRC’s elegant jacket. #demdebate
— zooey deschanel (@ZooeyDeschanel) October 14, 2015
I hope Bill plays the sax at the halftime show. #DemDebate
— devon sawa (@DevonESawa) October 14, 2015
Sanders voted against the Brady gun control bill? Voted FIVE times against it? Um. Um. Um. Deer in Vermont, feel free 2 chime in. #DemDebate
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) October 14, 2015
i just changed my mind about #jimwebb teaming up with @HillaryClinton never mind #demdebate
— Sandra Bernhard (@SandraBernhard) October 14, 2015