WhoWhatWhy Editor-in-Chief Russ Baker watched and live-tweeted the vice-presidential debate last night. Check out his observations below.
#TimKaine says: "I am so much more qualified to do nothing than the other guy, he really isnt suited to the job" #VPDebate
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
#VPDebate between polar opposites #Kaine and un-Abel?
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
#MikePence motto: "Hoosier Daddy?" #VPDebate
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Unhappy there will only be one #VPDebate — can't get enough of these special guys!
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Two vice presidential nominees we never heard of at a university we never heard of in a town we never heard of. Cool! #VPDebate
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Both vp candidates have sons serving in the marines abroad — but unfortunately cannot explain why they are over there.
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Should a tragedy occur, VP would have to step in. Example: if #Trump were elected….
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
#Kaine hopes to convince audience he is no Julian Assange
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
#Pence: I served in congress, where i did everything i could to make congress totally ineffective
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Kaine: Here's why I trust Hillary Clinton. (long pause)…..
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
#VPDebate — can we all agree that the Democrats need to lead the New Cold War?
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
#MikePence is like the jr high vice principal you dont want to get sent to.
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Pence: can we agree that Iraq and Iran sound really similar?
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Kaine's father ran a welding shop. Why dont any of these guys, who know so many rich people, not have a normal dad in investment banking?
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
I am having "Trump withdrawal" #VPDebate
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Q: SHould Trump pay as little taxes as possible? A (Pence): Let me please talk about everything other than that!
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
For a right-wing nut, Pence pretty good at playing a reasonable guy. He seems like Bob Dole in drag.
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
#Pence: Why did Trump not pay any taxes? Because he is a b-u-s-i-n-e-s-s-m-a-n
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Pence looks like a really good choice for Trump. He lies very smoothly and very persistently.
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Trump called social security a Ponzi scheme…but people misunderstood. He said that admiringly.
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Aha! Pence's uncle was a career cop. Though his other uncle exposed himself in a matinee.
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Hey the GOP guy is in a blue tie and the Dem in a red one. Does that, like, tip a battleground state? Confuse undecideds?
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
#Kaine is actually a really pleasant guy. He's obviously not cut out for politics.
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
maybe its the glare, but i could swear #Kaine is wearing the Vietnamese flag pin
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Kaine got like every offensive thing trump has ever done into a SINGLE SENTENCE
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
what i want to know is — who would be more likable like Biden? Lets get to the real issues
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Pence: people who came to US illegally involved in criminal activity, as opposed to my running mate, who did it the right way!
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
what i like best about american democracy is how much these guys actually can agree on. its all settled so we dont have to think about stuff
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
4 years from now #Pence will be on #SNL parodying his straight-faced defense of Trump's statements
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Pence has a great approach to Trump declarations. He attacks Kaine for bringing them up then never actually defends or discusses what T sed
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Debaters agree: Cops good. War good. Spying good. Disagree over insulting women, however.
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Moderator admonishes the debaters. But not for the right reason.
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Talking about Syria but neither moderator nor either debater will have a clue what that is all about.
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Pence ridiculously claims US military too small, that Russia and China have these towering militaries and we are way behind. Wooh!
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Agreement that US ought to bomb to stop the carnage in Syria
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Kaine supports establishing a humanitarian zone up Assad's you-know-what, like Hillary laughed about doing with Qaddafi
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Some guy just tweeted at me about how magnificently Pence is doing. Now really, is that the best use of a campaign manager's time?
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Pence calls for "Safe Zone" for those who dont pay taxes
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Kaine: we need to be tough on Putin for meddling in Ukraine…..unlike US which has right to assert influence throughout Latin America!
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
i wish Kaine and Pence could get along half as well as Trump and Putin
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Pence blames Hillary for Iran close relationship with Russia, while running mate has…close relationship with Russia. It is so confusing!
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Moderator: Final question: Bigger horn dog — Bill Clinton or Donald Trump?
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
I suspect these guys actually understand very little. Just being honest if I may
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Clinton Foundation probably made more money than Trump did — and its nonprofit!
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Kaine points out that Clinton Foundation provides AIDS drugs, helps people in Africa, stuff like that. Pence just solidified his base.
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Pence points out that Trump Foundation gave generously to poor women with large busts
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
We're in the final stretch and the #VPDebate is really heating up. Er, not really
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Hillary Clinton's family may have been in drapes, but could this be curtains for Trump?
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Kaine wants it known he believes that an invisible guy runs the universe. Oh, and he believes in Climate Science.
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Pence says he has more faith than Kaine. And, considering his running mate, seems to be true.
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Kaine: Hillary is very religious. Oh, and did I mention her father manufactured drapes?!
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Pence accuses Kaine of "whipping out that Mexican thing" (!)
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Why doesnt anyone admit that Trump's name before it was changed was Drumpf
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
VP debate is over. And history has been made!…….. snicker
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Fortunately i didnt see either vp candidate do that fake thing where they point at non existent friends in the audience.
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
When #Hillary points at 'friends' in the audience you just know she's faking it
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Pence did a great job and came across as very solid, well informed, and reasonable. Also a great actor.
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Trump supporters can't figure out why the Asian moderator didnt seem sympathetic to Kim Jong Un
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
the spin people are trying to make Kaine into an interrupter. I think its safe to say that none of us really care
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
after the election one of the VP candidates will lapse into obscurity… and the other will be vice president…. and lapse into obscurity
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
Stay tuned for next debate: Campaign managers' spouses!
— Russ Baker (realrussbaker on Threads) (@RealRussBaker) October 5, 2016
