The Final Debate! | Ep. 961

Electability

Concerns about Bernie Sanders' electability were a focal point, with Ben Shapiro highlighting the challenges Sanders faces in a general election against Trump. He argues that Sanders' need for an unprecedented youth turnout and his lack of appeal to suburban women and moderates make him the least electable Democratic candidate 1. Shapiro also points out that Sanders' past controversial writings and his admiration for authoritarian regimes will be exploited by Trump 2.

Trump may in fact, go down to the kitchen of the hotel where they are holding the debate, pry a sink off the wall, bring it up into the debate hall, and hit Bernie Sanders physically with a sink.

--- Ben Shapiro

Additionally, he discusses the notion that Russia might prefer Sanders over Trump, despite Bloomberg's claims to the contrary 3.

   

Moderate vs Progressive

The divide between moderate and progressive candidates within the Democratic Party is stark, impacting the race significantly. Ben Shapiro notes that while some candidates like Tom Steyer attempt to attack Sanders' socialist policies, these attacks often fall flat as many Democrats share similar views 4. Elizabeth Warren's strategy appears to be aligning herself with Sanders, even as she criticizes Bloomberg to prove her loyalty 5.

For a solid half hour it was just Warren bagging on Bloomberg to prove that she was loyal to Bernie Sanders.

--- Ben Shapiro

Meanwhile, Pete Buttigieg questions the wisdom of a Sanders versus Trump election, suggesting it would lead to chaos, but struggles to gain traction due to his limited appeal 6.