[mhx]

So let me get this straight. She lost the debate because she said what people wanted to hear and Jerry Brown didn’t.

OK, so this is some definition of “winning a debate” I’m not sure I understand.

[muawiyah]

Someone thinks Californians aren't, in general, easily persuaded of pie in the sky as a practical attainment?

Hmm ~ most of 'em are Democrats and are willing to believe 10 outrageous things before lunch, and 100 after!

[gunsequalfreedom]

So let me get this straight. She lost the debate because she said what people wanted to hear...

In my book. But then I like FR where we get studied, substantive content, Who am I to say if dumbing down the issues works in a debate.