Maddow: 'This Sort Of Debate Shouldn't Happen In A Democracy.' | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC

Rachel Maddow reacts to the first 2020 presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, pointing out that the debate makes clear that the election is a referendum on whether Americans want normal civic politics or Trump's brand of lying and chaos. Aired on 09/29/2020.

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Maddow: 'This Sort Of Debate Shouldn't Happen In A Democracy.' | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC

[wchane]

The moral and ethical decline in the WH is disturbing..

[GrammieMax]

This obscene chaos is what Trump brings to every discussion, in every room in any situation.

[catherineaiello]

She’s upset. I am upset. The whole country should be upset that Trump is trying to become a dictator.

[marciaboyd]

The super sad thing is that there are people who call that powerful. I literally don't understand - I just don't.

[jdub]

Can we all agree that no matter who your candidate choice is, that this was a low point in our history....

[hbms]

For the sake of presidential decency, vote Trump

[worrywart]

Only one of them acted anything like a president, and it wasn't the President.

[danielsarn]

"Stand down and stand by" - let that sink in...

[fredericklebel]

Rachel Maddow is one of the most talented speakers out there. I just love listening to her

[deveraben]

THE MICROPHONE SHOULD BE TURNED OFF IF IT ITS NOT HIS TURN TO SPEAK.

[sonjaashmore]

I was proud of Joe Biden for maintaining his composure dealing with this clown . Trump came out like a raging bull and sweating like a pig . He never answered 1 question .

[galeholley]

You forget Trump doesn't see America as a democracy. He is a King without a Parliament and we are his serfs.

[moow]

As an European watching this screamfest debate was really the worst ever. The US should be really deeply ashamed!

[LancetFencing]

“Stand by” for WHAT!? Believe me that was no joke! That wasn’t anything less than a directive!! Believe him! Do not dismiss this statement!!

[masongraham]

What we just watched was not a debate. It was an unmitigated, chaotic disaster, just like America has become under Donald Trump.

[romanturnt]

Trump in debate: don’t ever use the word ‘smart’ with me. Don’t worry Donnie, nobody will 😂

[GODEED]

Vote Joe Biden November 2020. Vote Amy McGrath Kentucky November 2020

[OLegendStudios]

We need to hear what the other candidate says. Turns trumps mic off as soon as he is done with his 2 minutes. This bs is unfair to the American people and its a way of cheating

[quiadflett]

Who else was yelling at the TV "stfu already"

[OnlyLoveCan]

If he loses he is going straight to jail.