The Democratic Presidential Debate

The debate was interesting and I think it is time to begin paying attention to these debates. This election will be decided within 90 + days if you can believe that. So, it is time. If you want a clip to see how Clinton stumbled and other parts of the debate go here.

Though, I think it is clear Hillary Clinton is powerfully intelligent and knows how to debate better than all of them, maybe with the exception of Edwards. Edwards and Obama attempted to go after her. At the beginning Obama did not do well, his attack strategy seemed more like a conversation, but I thought he did score points throughout the debate. John Edwards seemed to do Obama's bidding for him as he is surely trying to get back into this race. The polls are showing that his candidacy is beginning to wane. If I would pick a winner it would be Edwards. He was articulate, strong, showed clear differences between what he and Obama claim from Clinton and also admits what many have said here, that he is not above purity in contributions, but he is honest about it, which is more than we can say for most of these guys and gals.

But, Hillary is strong and extremely gifted at debate, more than I ever thought possible. I think she is wrong on policy, but she knows how to defend her positions. Although, she seriously faltered at the end of the debate and if you wish to watch, here it is:


I think the entire debate strategy is completely ridiculous and flawed, however. Asking Dennis Kucinich if he saw a UFO was preposterous. I wish he told them to go stick it. They barely asked him any questions and when they do they ask him about UFO's? And above at the top here look at the talk clock on Dodd's website. They asked Hillary, Obama and Edwards all of the questions with a few to Biden, Dodd or Richardson and Kucinich was way behind. Biden is last because he answers very quickly and does not go on long like the others.

The only time I clapped out loud was for Kucinich and the only time I felt inspired was by what Edwards said about changing the course of our nation and turning the country back over to the people.

Edwards/Kucinich ticket.