For every issue in tonight’s debate, from funding health care to lowering college tuition to building on Obama’s legacy, Hillary Clinton offered a solid answer grounded in thoughtful policy. Bernie Sanders, meanwhile, resorted to overly broad, over-promising talking points. Clinton, not Sanders, came across as best prepared for the presidency, and the commentators seem to agree:
Clinton can speak deeply to particular issues affecting particular groups of people in a way Bernie can’t yet.
— Jamelle Bouie (@jbouie) February 12, 2016
“I do not believe we live in a single issue country” – @HillaryClinton ending the #DemDebate on an incredibly strong note — refinery29 (@Refinery29) February 12, 2016
Hillary puts Bernie to shame when it comes to foreign policy. We need a President who has actual experience. She has it. #DemDebate
— Shauna Richardson (@ShaunaRRichards) February 12, 2016
Dayum. Hillary just stuck the landing. — Eli Stokols (@EliStokols) February 12, 2016
Strong closing from Hillary – hit Sanders hard on being a single-issue candidate
— Michael Cohen (@speechboy71) February 12, 2016
Hillary’s close>>Bernie’s close. — Jon Ralston (@RalstonReports) February 12, 2016
.@HillaryClinton ends by calling out systemic racism, sexism, discrimination against LGBTQ people. Here for all of it! #DemDebate
— Planned Parenthood (@PPact) February 12, 2016
Strong close by Clinton. Could put it in an ad. — michaelscherer (@michaelscherer) February 12, 2016