There’s nothing quite like starting off with a bang.

At Tuesday night’s Democratic debate, the National Anthem played and POW!

Tim Ryan was out the gate with a big snub to “The Star Spangled Banner.”

Excellent work, for a guy trying to convince people to let him lead the country.

The Democratic Ohio representative refused to put his hand over his heart. Unlike everyone else on stage.

One of these is not like the others. pic.twitter.com/CqFJBLrkrI

— The Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) July 31, 2019

According to my sensibilities, he just lost the nomination. Before the debate even began. Game Over.

That’s my sensibility, but it isn’t necessarily that of the average Democratic voter.

Still, all he has to do to lose is not score higher than everyone else on that stage.

Heck, Bill Maher scratched Tim off after the debate a month ago (here):

“Tim Ryan. I think he said one good thing. No.”

A few social media reactions:

Moonbat apparently doesn’t know where her heart is located.
Buttface thinks he’s Napoleon.
Comrade Bernie & Liawatha look catatonic.
Staff beating Klobuchar looks happy to be there.
Who the heck is the guy not saluting?
🤡#DemDebate🤡 pic.twitter.com/PVOTGAn8nj

— 🇺🇸Tamale Dude🇺🇸⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@TamaleDude) July 31, 2019

No energy to listen to these idiots. There’s no way I could vote for anyone in today’s democrat party. Even the few who say they’re moderate could never be trusted. Look at Obama’s 8 year reign. He pulled the wool over everyone. Even those who didn’t vote for him had no idea

— Lonewolfrider (@ridehard2020) July 31, 2019

I’ve been attending 5K runs for veterans who died for our country ,The money goes to support their family and other veterans have some respect for our flag

— Jeff Mcmahon (@JeffMcmahon9) July 31, 2019

One is at least honest on his feelings for this. The rest are full of crap. I am sure the guy without a heart is full of crap on everything else though.

— Rigel2112 (@Rigel2112) July 31, 2019

Here's the thing. We all know they hate America. But what kills me is they're banking on the majority of Americans hating America enough to vote for them. Think about the math & logic of that thought.

— Robert Singleton (@RobertS06041542) July 31, 2019

Commentator Michael Knowles got in on the action:

Here's the thing. We all know they hate America. But what kills me is they're banking on the majority of Americans hating America enough to vote for them. Think about the math & logic of that thought.

— Robert Singleton (@RobertS06041542) July 31, 2019

Fiery Meghan McCain fired off a missile:

Put your hand over your heart for the star spangled banner Tim Ryan!!! #DemocraticDebate

— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) July 31, 2019

Prediction: He’s gonna relive that moment in memes. It’ll keep coming up until he bails. And it’s only gotta put off the moderates.

I really think he’s out. He was a long shot to begin with; he needed all the help he could get.

Bernie Sanders even sang, for Pete’s sake.

I think it’s over.

Watch a guy lose just by standing still:

.@RepTimRyan does not put his hand over his heart during the National Anthem before tonight's #DemDebatehttps://t.co/QPrGh6lgl7 pic.twitter.com/zDz6ftZaS1

— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) July 31, 2019

On tweeter had a comment of a different sort:

https://twitter.com/SaschaIllyvich/status/1156402185237913602

Good question.

And point — looks like the DNC’s going for arctic white.

Maybe he’ll be the Comeback Kid.

-ALEX

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