It’s no secret that Donald Trump is not particularly popular in the Mission District, and that was in enthusiastic evidence at several local debate watch parties around the district last night. Several local bars were packed, others still had room, but attention was fixed on the candidates exchanging jabs, at least according to the Twitterverse:
Apparently 600 people RSVP’d for #debatenight at The Chapel. It’s completely packed, and @thomasfullerNYT is supposed to be here… pic.twitter.com/Yv0UoR9UE7
— Joe Rivano Barros (@jrivanob) September 27, 2016
Still paying attention. pic.twitter.com/ihKuz4uAmO
— Lydia Chavez (@LydiaChavezZ) September 27, 2016
Granted, there is still mistrust of the system and people have mixed feelings about this entire election.
Currently watching debate in SF’s mission district and only Guy cheering and booing both candidates #debatenight
— Matthew Beck (@MatthewBeck32) September 27, 2016
Uh, so the Dem Party finally disclosed donors to the Philly convention, RIGHT before the debate, to obscure the news https://t.co/QdGT3Wj6JU
— Lee Fang (@lhfang) September 27, 2016
I think Clinton performed really well, but she should never try and land lines like “Trumped Up, Trickle Down.”
No one should, really.
— Clara Jeffery (@ClaraJeffery) September 27, 2016
Best/Worst part of #debatenight was when they guy nursing the O’Douls ordered a shot of tequila.
— Ariel Dovas (@eviloars) September 27, 2016
What, are you friggin’ kidding me? I’m looking for someplace to GET AWAY from the “debates”. https://t.co/WhJWCOBme2
— Mike Flugennock (@flugennock) September 27, 2016
Love ppl seeing glued to #debates on their @twitter here! pic.twitter.com/IuTUGqsQhr
— g e n e (@genechan) September 27, 2016
But a few lines stood out in particular to Mission crowds.
8th “it’s a book called Stronger Together, you can pick it up tomorrow” Hillary bringing JOKES, son! ???
— Keli Dailey (@kelidailey) September 27, 2016
She’s in a Presidential election debate.
He’s spewing reproaches like a guy losing in divorce court.— Martha Bridegam (@MBridegam) September 27, 2016
The self-control of this woman. Please let me buy you a drink sometime, @HillaryClinton. #Debate
— Gabe Ortíz (@TUSK81) September 27, 2016
Debate lessons for trump: “I have property there” is not a good way to demonstrate empathy for the plight of the common man. #debatenight
— Jeremy Lassen (@jlassen) September 27, 2016
“We’re talking about racial healing in this segment, what do you say —“
Trump: “I say nothing” *talks about birth certificate*#debatenight— Candice Dayoan (@candicecd) September 27, 2016
Russian spy in the streets, 400 lb hacker in the sheets
— Cyber Human Witch (@tarintowers) September 27, 2016
@jrivanob Clinton: Has prepared for debate, and has also “prepared for the presidency,” to big laughs here. #Debates2016 #debatenight
— Joe Rivano Barros (@jrivanob) September 27, 2016
When @realDonaldTrump says he was just endorsed by ICE. #HereToStay @DefineAmerican @emergingUS pic.twitter.com/vh326Ph0e3
— Yosimar Reyes (@YoSoyYosi) September 27, 2016
Reason #36,273,628 why Trump piñatas are popular to bash in the Mission: “I was just endorsed by ICE.” pic.twitter.com/xP2RNjNLfs
— Laura Wenus (@LauraWenus) September 27, 2016
?????? https://t.co/Hpho0I24Hv
— Cosmic Amanda (@quonky) September 27, 2016
I’m no gun expert, but aren’t being a straight shooter & shooting from the hip opposites? #TrumpLies
— Elizabeth Zitrin (@EZitrin) September 26, 2016
Clinton urges you to vote pic.twitter.com/PHhggX1Qm2
— Laura Wenus (@LauraWenus) September 27, 2016
Plus, San Francisco supplied a few one-liners on its own:
If @realDonaldTrump‘s greatest asset is his temperament, then mine is my totally inconspicuous last name.
— Scott Wiener (@Scott_Wiener) September 27, 2016
ISIS IS NOW 400 POUNDS
— Burrito Justice (@burritojustice) September 27, 2016
End private prisons you say? https://t.co/hBBMTo2Jte
— Clara Jeffery (@ClaraJeffery) September 27, 2016