A Democratic Brawl Breaks Out

First Read: “So if the first round of Dem debates underscored how far to the left the party has moved since Barack Obama left office, the second round highlighted how willing they are to attack one another, even when they agree on the vast majority of issues.”

“Of course, politics ain’t beanbag. And presidential debates are supposed to produce conflict and disagreement.”

“But play out seven or eight more months of these same kinds of debates, and you can see why an incumbent president — especially one who gets to avoid a real primary challenge — has a significant advantage.”