Is it just me or does it seem Obama is doing much better in this debate than the others

[bigdarryl]

he seems to be more relaxed in this one to me anyway.

[Connie_Corleone]

1. He's much better in this debate.

He sounds more forceful too. He's adding more one-liners too.

[Kingstree]

9. He's not doing better this time, he stood out from the pack.

[maximusveritas]

2. He's done better in each debate

but I think he still has quite a bit of room for improvement.

[bigdarryl]

3. Its still five more debates to go the last i heard so he will have room for improvement

[maximusveritas]

6. Yeah, sometimes we forget that there's still a long way to go

and that the public really isn't paying attention yet. By the time they are, Obama will be at the top of his game.

[snowbear]

7. Here's the list of debates..

There may have been debates added since the list was created.. and I'm not sure if the one on August 23rd is still happening or not?

Monday, July 23, 2007 ~~

CNN/You Tube Democratic Debate - Charleston, South Carolina, hosted by Anderson Cooper.

Debate length: 2 hours

http://www.youtube.com/debates

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Sunday, August 19, 2007 ~~

ABC News and the Iowa Democratic Party - Drake University, Des Moines, IA, moderated by George Stephanopoulas.

Debate length: 90 minutes

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2007/06/abc_dra...

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Thursday, August 23, 2007 ~~

Indigenous Democratic Network's Presidential Forum (aka "Prez on the Rez") - Cabazon, California

*Not all candidates have confirmed attending this forum.

http://www.prezontherez.org /

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Thursday, October, 30 2007 ~~

NBC/MSNBC and the Pennsylvania Democratic Party - Philadelphia, PA.

More details coming soon.

http://padems.com/media/releases/presidential_debate

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November 15, 2007 ~~

CNN and the Nevada Democratic Party - University of Nevada @ Las Vegas, moderated by Wolf Blitzer & Anderson Cooper

http://www.nvdems.com/events.php?eventid=2127

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Monday, December 10, 2007 ~~

CBS News Democratic Debate - Los Angeles, California

More details coming soon.

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Wednesday, December 17, 2007 ~~

CNN & The Politico - John F. Kennedy President Library and Museum, Boston, Massachusetts

*Debate not confirmed yet (still in the planning stage) per Boston Globe

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2007/06/12/k... /

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Sunday, January 6, 2008 ~~

Des Moines Register & Iowa Public Television - Johnson County, Iowa.

More details coming soon.

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Tuesday, January 15, 2008 ~~

Caucus of African American Nevadans Forum - Las Vegas, Nevada

More details coming soon.

http://www.nvdems.com/events.php?eventid=2128

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Thursday, January 31, 2008 ~~

CNN & the Los Angeles Times - Los Angeles, California

More details coming soon.

http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008 /

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Cancelled Debates: August 14, 2007 & September 23, 2007 (Both would have been hosted by Fox News)

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[Ethelk2044]

4. He is doing better tonight. He has been doing better with each debate.

[Colobo]

5. He's great

[Capn Sunshine]

8. Debate is not Barack's favorite format

He prefers up close and personal, relate to the people stuff where you don't have soundbite answers.

That said, he realizes the importance of debates and yes, he's been honing his style.

The sharktank format is the worst.

[Peregrine Took]

10. Its just you.

[TeamJordan23]

11. Undecided CNN focus group thinks Obama did the best. nm

[Bullet1987]

12. He did a lot better.

People will try to slam him for wanting to talk to our enemies though.

[maximusveritas]

15. Talking to our enemies is the only way

I'm sure the people who supported this war, including those in the MSM, will disagree, but frankly, I don't think their opinion is worth anything.

[TeamJordan23]

16. Agree. nm

[ChiciB1]

13. It's Just You... IMO, These Continual Debates May Start Getting

on people's nerves. The Hoopla & Hype seem a bit over the top!! Unfortunately, once again we are being "told" by MSM who we should nominate!

I'm sure Clinton has enough intelligence, but for some reason I find I have more reservations about her than the time before! Can't put my finger on the dot about it, but I just can't get excited about her as a nominee! I do know that I won't campaign for her and it WILL be very difficult to actually vote for her. There was a time when I thought very highly of her, but she lost me a long time ago.

There is no doubt she knows how to play the game! She just hasn't sold me on her sincerity!

[Connie_Corleone]

14. Who mentioned Clinton?

[draft_mario_cuomo]

17. I agree. He really came to play tonight and kept effectively hammering his theme nt

[TeamJordan23]

22. Edwards also had his best debate so far. nm

[gnvresident]

18. John Edwards speaks with more passion

I must say I think John Edwards speaks with more passion and zeal than Obama.

[AmBlue]

26. I think Edwards did better, too.

[AmBlue]

27. Welcome to gnvresident

glad to have you with us! :hi:

[illinoisprogressive]

19. He came out strong at the naacp debates and carried it to today.

but, the media is still pushing Hillary tho people are pushing back on the msm sites.

[LWolf]

20. It might not be "just you,"

but it's sure as hell NOT me. He repelled me further this time around.

It might be interesting to hear from those who aren't already supporting him, who are most likely to like his performance regardless of merit. Maybe a poll to sort out your responses?

I just don't like his position on too many issues. Every time I listen to him I dislike him more. Tonight, the repugnant responses were his willingness to leave nuclear power "on the table," his willingness to keep insurance and drug corporations "at the table" on health care, and his unwillingness to mandate universal care.

His presence and speaking skills are fine; it's not HOW he says it, for me, it's WHAT he says.

[TankLV]

25. That's my take on him, exactly.

Not ready for Prime Time.

Period.

[eweaver155]

21. He was good tonight. He handled himself well. I am glad to see

the focus groups agree that he won. He needs to continue with future debates.

[WhiteTara]

23. he was given the "good" questions

ones that showed him off. I thought the thing was a sham. The internet got co opted tonight by CNN. People may have posed the questions, but the DECIDER was CNN, not the people. I was grossed out mostly.

[TankLV]

24. It's just you - and others who already made up their mind to be for him like you...

[TheDonkey]

28. it took him awhile to get there I think. Once the Mitt Romney thing dropped

he started to open up and get some confidence.