A collection of tweets from reporters, pundits, politicos and others reacting to tonight’s presidential debate.
Donald Trump has given us the worst debate performance by any major-party nominee since the advent of television.— Jonathan Allen (@jonallendc) September 27, 2016
Donald Trump has given us the worst debate performance by any major-party nominee since the advent of television.
This is nearly a TKO for @HillaryClinton, per our debate scorers https://t.co/UC84JUKrat— Mike Memoli (@mikememoli) September 27, 2016
This is nearly a TKO for @HillaryClinton, per our debate scorers https://t.co/UC84JUKrat
"I think there's a big question now whether he will do the other debates."---John PodestaI worry about our little debate, Vegas.— Jon Ralston (@RalstonReports) September 27, 2016
"I think there's a big question now whether he will do the other debates."---John PodestaI worry about our little debate, Vegas.
18 of 20 undecideds in @PamelaBrownCNN focus group say Clinton better in debate.— Ari Melber (@AriMelber) September 27, 2016
18 of 20 undecideds in @PamelaBrownCNN focus group say Clinton better in debate.
After the first fifteen-twenty minutes, it was like the SS Trump hit the iceberg, then backed up and hit it again just because.— David French (@DavidAFrench) September 27, 2016
After the first fifteen-twenty minutes, it was like the SS Trump hit the iceberg, then backed up and hit it again just because.
What a blow-out. Trump didn't set expectations low enough given his performance. No human could.— Stuart Rothenberg (@StuPolitics) September 27, 2016
What a blow-out. Trump didn't set expectations low enough given his performance. No human could.
GOP strategist Steve Schmidt: "Clinton looked terrific. Donald Trump looked like a runner out of gas...exhaustion, incoherence."— Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) September 27, 2016
GOP strategist Steve Schmidt: "Clinton looked terrific. Donald Trump looked like a runner out of gas...exhaustion, incoherence."
Incredible: Trump makes no attempt to rebut withering charges of misogyny, says Rosie deserved it & he doesn't deserve to be attacked.— Jonathan Martin (@jmartNYT) September 27, 2016
Incredible: Trump makes no attempt to rebut withering charges of misogyny, says Rosie deserved it & he doesn't deserve to be attacked.
From the former @JohnKasich campaign manager and chief strategist for @SenJohnMcCain https://t.co/72KGmL25oz— Ronald Brownstein (@RonBrownstein) September 27, 2016
From the former @JohnKasich campaign manager and chief strategist for @SenJohnMcCain https://t.co/72KGmL25oz
I actually talked to Sean Hannity about Iraq. He said no transcripts or audio to confirm Trump's claim.— Robert Draper (@DraperRobert) September 27, 2016
I actually talked to Sean Hannity about Iraq. He said no transcripts or audio to confirm Trump's claim.
In interview with @DanaBashCNN just now Trump denied saying it was "smart" not to pay taxes - which he just said on stage an hour ago.— Brian Walsh (@brianjameswalsh) September 27, 2016
In interview with @DanaBashCNN just now Trump denied saying it was "smart" not to pay taxes - which he just said on stage an hour ago.
Agree. Profoundly disturbing. RT @pronounced_ing: âÂÂThis is the most abnormal event I have ever witnessedâ - PBS commentator— Chris Abouzeid (@gripemaster) September 27, 2016
Agree. Profoundly disturbing. RT @pronounced_ing: âÂÂThis is the most abnormal event I have ever witnessedâ - PBS commentator
Brit Hume: "the TV audience saw the faces of the two candidates... and she looked composed, smug sometimes, not necessarily attractive"— Robert Mackey (@RobertMackey) September 27, 2016
Brit Hume: "the TV audience saw the faces of the two candidates... and she looked composed, smug sometimes, not necessarily attractive"
Trump won the first 25 minutes and then things went about the way I expected a ninety-minute debate to go for him.— Ross Douthat (@DouthatNYT) September 27, 2016
Trump won the first 25 minutes and then things went about the way I expected a ninety-minute debate to go for him.
Trump brought 20 minutes of material to a 90 minute show.— stuart stevens (@stuartpstevens) September 27, 2016
Trump brought 20 minutes of material to a 90 minute show.
Spin Room is quiet, almost subdued. Clinton's team was out much faster than Trump's to talk to reporters— Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) September 27, 2016
Spin Room is quiet, almost subdued. Clinton's team was out much faster than Trump's to talk to reporters
Trump's jab at 400-pound guys sitting online in bed may have lost him the alt-right— Patrick Monahan (@pattymo) September 27, 2016
Trump's jab at 400-pound guys sitting online in bed may have lost him the alt-right
[Deleted a “Rudy Giuliani” tweet that was in fact a parody account. Sorry!-H]
I see Hillary has come dressed in the blood of men who have underestimated her.— Sady Doyle (@sadydoyle) September 27, 2016
I see Hillary has come dressed in the blood of men who have underestimated her.
I honestly believe @HillaryClinton could beat him in an arm wrestling match tonight.— John Dingell (@JohnDingell) September 27, 2016
I honestly believe @HillaryClinton could beat him in an arm wrestling match tonight.