Hofstra University POTUS debate at 9pm ET **live commentary thread**

[Mr. Morden]

First presidential debate is tonight at 9pm ET.  Venue is Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY, with Lester Holt moderating.  More details here:

http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/297490-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-first-presidential-debate

Post your live commentary in this thread.

[ProudModerate2]

Cant wait.

[Illiniwek]

I'm on pins and needles. I can't help but think that Hillary is going to wipe the floor. But if she doesn't, God help us all.

[emailking]

I pre-ordered pizza to arrive at 9. I hope Atlas can hold up under the traffic. I'm hoping Hillary can trip him up and provoke an outburst. The recent polls are really worrying me.

[ProudModerate2]

I pre-ordered pizza to arrive at 9. I hope Atlas can hold up under the traffic. I'm hoping Hillary can trip him up and provoke an outburst. The recent polls are really worrying me.

Pizza at 9 PM ?
8-)

[MasterJedi]

Over/under on Trump calling her a bitch?

[Devout Centrist]

Under. Trump is going to come off as polished. Mark my words, he's going to win and take a lead in almost every post debate poll. I'm resigned to our fate at this point.

[emailking]

I pre-ordered pizza to arrive at 9. I hope Atlas can hold up under the traffic. I'm hoping Hillary can trip him up and provoke an outburst. The recent polls are really worrying me.

Pizza at 9 PM ?
8-)

I don't go to bed until 1-2 anyway on a normal night. It's just like a late dinner for me. :-)

[Phony Moderate]

This event seems like a good excuse to get pissed, or something approaching it.

[Statilius the Epicurean]

In

[Confused Democrat]

Anyone else throwing a debate party tonight?

I'm having 10 people over. There will be a decent mix of both Trump and Hillary supporters, so it should be an interesting night lol.

[GeorgiaModerate]

Anyone else throwing a debate party tonight?

I'm having 10 people over. There will be a decent mix of both Trump and Hillary supporters, so it should be an interesting night lol.

Are you providing boxing gloves or do they bring their own?

[Ebsy]

I can already tell that this thread is going to be a dumpster fire.

[Confused Democrat]

I can already tell that this thread is going to be a dumpster fire.

Would we have it any other way?

Debate threads are traditionally known for being dumpster fires, and I find them quite amusing.

[Joe Biden is your president. Deal with it.]

Anyone else throwing a debate party tonight?

I'm having 10 people over. There will be a decent mix of both Trump and Hillary supporters, so it should be an interesting night lol.

Are you providing boxing gloves or do they bring their own?

Have a riot squad on stand by lol

[Absentee Voting Ghost of Ruin]

Trump's campaign launches a pre-emptive defense of his performance tonight: "Our candidate isn't a liar, he's just a stupid, ignorant loudmouth."

https://mobile.twitter.com/Morning_Joe/status/780360090687647744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

[Confused Democrat]

Anyone else throwing a debate party tonight?

I'm having 10 people over. There will be a decent mix of both Trump and Hillary supporters, so it should be an interesting night lol.

Are you providing boxing gloves or do they bring their own?

Have a riot squad on stand by lol

Tear gas or rubber bullets?

[Xing]

I think I'll go and watch the debate on my own, removed from any online commentary, and then come back and read this thread after it's over. I have to take care of my own sanity too, you know.

[Yank2133]

Trump's campaign launches a pre-emptive defense of his performance tonight: "Our candidate isn't a liar, he's just a stupid, ignorant loudmouth."

https://mobile.twitter.com/Morning_Joe/status/780360090687647744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Not a defense, they are just lowering the bar.

[Illiniwek]

I pre-ordered pizza to arrive at 9. I hope Atlas can hold up under the traffic. I'm hoping Hillary can trip him up and provoke an outburst. The recent polls are really worrying me.

Pizza at 9 PM ?
8-)

I don't go to bed until 1-2 anyway on a normal night. It's just like a late dinner for me. :-)

If my schedule weren't so messed up tonight that's what I would do. Sounds delicious. What kind of pizza?

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

Any other Clinton supporter nervous as fck about tonight? :/

[Classic Conservative]

Any other Clinton supporter nervous as fck about tonight? :/

I'm a Trump supporter who is nervous as hell

[Devout Centrist]

Any other Clinton supporter nervous as fck about tonight? :/

I already made my noose.

[emailking]

I pre-ordered pizza to arrive at 9. I hope Atlas can hold up under the traffic. I'm hoping Hillary can trip him up and provoke an outburst. The recent polls are really worrying me.

Pizza at 9 PM ?
8-)

I don't go to bed until 1-2 anyway on a normal night. It's just like a late dinner for me. :-)

If my schedule weren't so messed up tonight that's what I would do. Sounds delicious. What kind of pizza?

Dominos half bacon half pepperoni. and cinnastix

[GeorgiaModerate]

Any other Clinton supporter nervous as fck about tonight? :/

I already made my noose.

No noose is good news.  (Well, somebody had to say it!)