Just two days after splitting Iowa votes in two, both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders looked for an outright win during CNN’s Town Hall in New Hampshire on Wednesday.
Anderson Cooper moderated the event with Sanders and Clinton offering their second-to-last argument before the New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary.
The two candidates sparred over who’s the most progressive, big business and war.
But the real fun was on social media.
Here are some of the snarkiest, funniest and most relevant messages from Twitter as the event was going on.
6:02 p.m.: And, we’re off. Anderson Cooper stands among the crowd and introduces the program. Meanwhile some CNN staffers are boozing.
Tonight’s #CNNTownHall press file is in The Halligan Tavern, across the street from The Derry Opera House. #whiskeyforall
— Dylan Byers (@DylanByers) February 4, 2016
And some are traveling.
My whole row on this JetBlue flight is watching the #DemTownHall
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) February 4, 2016
6:05 p.m.: Not everyone is feeling tonight’s event
https://twitter.com/DRUDGE/status/695065008087134209
Was going to watch #DemTownHall on @CNN tonight but watching The Clinton News Network Pre Game made me sick
Hate watching this— AppSame (@AppSame) February 4, 2016
https://twitter.com/CounterMoonbat/status/695064800498290688
6:10 p.m.: Not everyone is getting their questions answered …
https://twitter.com/AlongsideWild/status/695066776212733955
6:13 p.m.: It seems some viewers are #FeelingtheBern.
https://twitter.com/kellyadevine/status/695067553908068353
https://twitter.com/PatFromm/status/695068507239616513
https://twitter.com/bringbackglam/status/695068637816819712
6:21 p.m.: Sanders may need to switch his line of attack on Clinton …
Iraq war was 12 years ago…. pick another reason to fight terrorism #DemTownHall
— Kevin Collymore (@MrCollymore) February 4, 2016
https://twitter.com/rachelwrighting/status/695069996704231424
6:22 p.m.: Ouch.
.@BernieSanders hand gestures (and policies!) #CNNTownHall #DemTownHall pic.twitter.com/ZJguw81WOA
— College Republicans (@CRNC) February 4, 2016
6:22 p.m.: Yes, he’s a Democrat …
Video – Bernie Sanders: "Of course I'm a Democrat"… later adds, "some of my best friends are moderates." https://t.co/rVKFzPAWzz
— Zach Wolf (@zbyronwolf) February 4, 2016
6:33 p.m.: Bernie to Cooper: “Let’s not be ageist here!”
FACT: The average age of @TheDemocrats presidential candidates is 71 years old. #DemTownHall #CNNTownHall
— College Republicans (@CRNC) February 4, 2016
6:35 p.m.: Sanders says yes to Syrian refugees … but with a caveat.
.@BernieSanders: The U.S. should accept refugees from Syria and Afghanistan https://t.co/UGgxQZFDIz #DemTownHall https://t.co/0axXKnDI19
— Erin Burnett OutFront (@OutFrontCNN) February 4, 2016
6:44 p.m.: Bernie is spiritual.
Bernie: “My spirituality is that we’re all in this together… when veterans sleep on the street, it impacts me.” pic.twitter.com/MzWIZuYdEi
— Mic (@mic) February 4, 2016
And mused Obama.
There is no doubt @SenSanders was among those on Left who mused in 2011 about a challenge to @BarackObama. #DemTownHall
— David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) February 4, 2016
6:49 p.m.: Bernie says he does’t like polls, but Twitter disagrees.
https://twitter.com/TheFix/status/695076624031735808
6:54 p.m.: Larry David comes up!
Bernie Sanders: “Anderson, I know you’ve been in journalism for a long time. I am Larry David."
— Dylan Byers (@DylanByers) February 4, 2016
"I AM Larry David," says @BernieSanders live on @CNN at #DemTownHall. @CNNPolitics
— Christina Ginn (@ChristinaFeed) February 4, 2016
Breaking News! @BernieSanders finally admits that he is indeed Larry David. #DemTownHall
— HipHughes (@hiphughes) February 4, 2016
6:57 p.m.: So, Bernie reveals he’s hosting “SNL” this weekend before his closing statement.
7:00 p.m.: Clinton is up next. Meanwhile …
.@HillaryClinton is on stage at the #DemTownHall. https://t.co/xlKWIA8Evo pic.twitter.com/Oo3PXvxKgf
— CNN (@CNN) February 4, 2016
7:01 p.m.: Clinton says she won Iowa — but not everyone thinks so.
Yeah, congrats on "winning" Hillary. #CoinTosses #demtownhall
— Brian Chimino (@Brian_Chimino35) February 4, 2016
7:02 p.m.: Yes it’s Hillary’s turn, but we just found this and we just couldn’t resist, enjoy!
"This land was made for you and me." Listening to Bernie's folk album. https://t.co/VWReuJc6yf #DemTownHall #tytlive
— Brad Ellis (@SarrumNephilim) February 4, 2016
7:10 p.m.: A cute moment between Anderson and Clinton about making history.
Cooper: It'd be historic if you were elected. @HillaryClinton: "You think so?" https://t.co/63Df0PE7h8 #DemTownHall https://t.co/H0zC79iTHe
— CNN International (@cnni) February 4, 2016
Here goes #Hillary telling her healthcare lies again…#DemTownHall
— Ⓥ animals are people too (@TwoOneSix216) February 4, 2016
7:11 p.m.: Hmmm … Clinton is one talented person. She can answer town hall questions and tweet at the same time.
We have to protect the gains we've made on LGBT rights and women's rights—and do more to expand them. That's what's at stake. #DemTownHall
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) February 4, 2016
7:24 p.m.: Someone is impressed.
https://twitter.com/Jenna_Bushnell/status/695085427389124608
7:26 p.m.: This has to be one of the BEST answers of the night.
Vid: q to HRC: Once elected, “how are you going to defend yourself against right wing attacks?” #DemTownHall #TTT16 pic.twitter.com/UWfc0vZLvI
— Brent Baker 🇺🇦 🇮🇱 (@BrentHBaker) February 4, 2016
7:33 p.m.: Clinton really liked this question.
Rabbi asks Clinton how she cultivates ego and humility. She calls it "absolutely wonderful question." #DemTownHall pic.twitter.com/OfBNqotKjC
— RNS (@RNS) February 4, 2016
7:42 p.m.: Clinton is asked whether people should worry about her ties to Wall Street. Her Answer didn’t work for some.
https://twitter.com/djbrettb/status/695089894348058625
https://twitter.com/avonbricks/status/695089901893722113
https://twitter.com/ZoeySaintMusic/status/695090383512956928
#DemTownHall here comes the lies from #HillaryClinton about taking the money.
— Jesse R. Bradley IV (@JesseBradleyIV) February 4, 2016
7:42 p.m.: Many viewers are putting a lot of effort into their posts.
https://twitter.com/imsidsharma/status/695090221449228288
So those @Snapchat filters work on people on tv #snapchat #DemTownHall pic.twitter.com/qiANio5pn7
— Greg Z (@GenerationGreg) February 4, 2016
7:50 p.m.: Hillary’s answer on legalizing marijuana was enough for some to #FeeltheBern.
Woman: can I have my weed medicine? Hillary: We should begin to do research. #DemTownHall #FeelTheBern
— TYT (@TYT) February 4, 2016
7:52 p.m.: Others wanted to educate Clinton on the benefits of pot:
https://twitter.com/seankent/status/695092433844072448
7:55 p.m.: Clinton makes her case to Sanders voters.
Clinton, on how she can appeal to potential Sanders voters. https://t.co/Rnt5XhWHO2 #DemTownHall https://t.co/m0mh0BW1A3
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) February 4, 2016
7:58 p.m.: Not everyone is interested in the personal stuff it seems.
https://twitter.com/ShesGotSass/status/695093647625158656
7:59 p.m.: This one viewer is clearly NOT buying.
This is some serious "evolution" we're witnessing from her tonight. Maybe she should run for POTUS of the Galapagos Islands.#DemTownHall
— @ciDhialeah 🇺🇸 (@ciDhialeah) February 4, 2016
In case you were wondering (from Wikipedia): “The Galápagos Islands, a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, is a province of Ecuador, lying about 1,000km off its coast, and considered one of the world’s foremost destinations for wildlife-viewing.”
8:00 p.m.: In conclusion …
If all debates were replaced with town halls I wouldn't be upset about it. #DemTownHall
— Brent the Shower Man (@showermanb) February 4, 2016
#DemTownHall @HillaryClinton came across as a coached, scripted politician; @BernieSanders seems more like a sincere old grandad!
— iechydda (@JackSpratsMom) February 4, 2016
#DemTownHall #Bernie2016 #HillaryClinton I love hearing them argue over who is the best lefty. The times they are achangin'!
— MomShieb (@momshieb) February 4, 2016
https://twitter.com/VeniceDerek/status/695097426860838912
Feeling more hopeful about American politics after watching so many genuine authentic moments tonight from both candidates #DemTownHall
— Sylvia Kim (@sylviankim) February 4, 2016
8:01 p.m.: And then of course, there’s this guy.
https://twitter.com/EricKicker_/status/695097989598056448