 poobahs of the democratic party what are they saying they're saying the opposite of the new york times in the washington post obama came out and said joe's the nominee he tweets out quote bad debate nights happen trust me i know but this election is still a choice between someone who has fought for ordinary folks his entire life and someone who only cares about himself between someone who tells the truth who knows right from wrong and will give it to the american people straight and someone who lies through his teeth for his own benefit