Reply #18: I did watch [View All]

The focus was most definitely not on Bloomberg, and some very interesting things were said. The main points I think were an appeal for an effective way to eliminate the paralyzig Washington gridlock + an appeal to the candidates to spell out as clearly as possible the concrete ways they intend to use to tackle the various major problems mentioned in the statement (the list is quite long and good, sorry, no link). Concrete as opposed to a laundry list of wishes to get the respective votes. Concrete also as a recognition of two important (and unpleasant) facts: 1.resources are limited, therefore prorities need to be established, and the candidates (and politicians in general) must behonest with the voters in wha they claim can be achieved; and 2. almost everything is interrelated to everything else, hence the need for a clear strategy and vision (again, as opposed to just sweet promises). A unity government was also mentioned repeatedly, and the not so subtle threat of "or else, Bloomberg is in" was hanging over the whole proceedings. But I find it telling that Bloomberg (to whom, of course, most of the questions were addressed) and Hagel (most often mentioned as B's possible running mate) were probably the most silent of the lot.