Andrew Yang and Michael Bennet engage in satirical pre-debate Twitter feud
Ahead of the second round of Democratic presidential debates, White House hopefuls Michael BennetMichael Farrand BennetSome realistic solutions for income inequality Democratic senators kneel during moment of silence for George Floyd 21 senators urge Pentagon against military use to curb nationwide protests MORE and Andrew YangAndrew YangGeorge Floyd protests show corporations must support racial and economic equality Andrew Yang discusses his universal basic income pilot program Andrew Yang on the George Floyd protests in Minneapolis MORE engaged in a friendly Twitter feud on Friday.
“I would like to signal to the press that I will be attacking Michael Bennet at next week’s debate,” tweeted Yang, a tech entrepreneur, tagging the Colorado senator.
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“Sorry @MichaelBennet but you know what you did,” Yang added in the Friday morning tweet.
I would like to signal to the press that I will be attacking Michael Bennet at next week’s debate. Sorry @MichaelBennet but you know what you did.
— Andrew Yang (@AndrewYang) July 26, 2019
Bennet quickly replied, tweeting: “Andrew, how did you know I got a C in precalculus in high school — on the retake.”
Andrew, how did you know I got a C in precalculus in high school — on the retake. https://t.co/3ZdlC0PnLx
— Michael Bennet (@MichaelBennet) July 26, 2019
The debate didn’t end there, as later on Friday afternoon, Yang fired back, tweeting: “If I only get 3 minutes of talking time in the next debate I’m still using all of them to attack @MichaelBennet.”
If I only get 3 minutes of talking time in the next debate I’m still using all of them to attack @MichaelBennet pic.twitter.com/3dCv01AFsm
— Andrew Yang (@AndrewYang) July 26, 2019
Bennet quickly shot back: “Just confirmed with debate officials that @AndrewYang’s microphone will be muted during my rebuttal.”
Just confirmed with debate officials that @AndrewYang’s microphone will be muted during my rebuttal. https://t.co/YmR7HvkfRF pic.twitter.com/oT3Pe9shai
— Michael Bennet (@MichaelBennet) July 26, 2019
Hundreds have shared tweets that make up the friendly feud, with several praising the two candidates for their humorous exchange. One user tweeted: “The world needs much more of this kind of stuff … Thanks for the laughs guys.”
The two 2020 Democratic hopefuls will take the stage next week for the second round of primary debates, which will be held in Detroit on July 30 and 31.
Yang and Bennet will face eight other candidates, including front-runner and former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE, Sen. Kamala HarrisKamala Devi HarrisRand Paul introduces bill to end no-knock warrants The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook McEnany says Juneteenth is a very ‘meaningful’ day to Trump MORE (D-Calif.) and Sen. Cory BookerCory Anthony BookerRand Paul introduces bill to end no-knock warrants Black lawmakers unveil bill to remove Confederate statues from Capitol Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk MORE (D-N.J.) on July 31.