Edwards was on his game tonight...

[rndmprsn]

he pushed back hillary on a number of fronts, calling out differences on iraq combat missions and the iran war/kyl/lieb vote...i think he emerged as the challenger, really just by acting as it, to hillary.

obama looked kind of faded?

kucinich had the best to say in general and the best one liners

Biden came on strong in a few moments

[jmp]

1. I am not an Edwards backer ...

But he did comparatively well ... and I loved when he defended himself passionately after the stupid hedge fund/haircut question. :)

[Ninga]

2. This was a good night for John Edwards, he does not waiver, and he stood his ground

with Russert.

He was clear and to the point.

[chimpymustgo]

3. I loved that he didn't take that crap from Russert. He was great - and the commentators agree!

VERY surprising.

[rusty quoin]

15. One of the many reasons I prefer Edwards is

he has a great presence of mind, like Bill Clinton. That could make a big difference in the end run. To note, I really would vote for anyone of them. Kucinich would be best, but I was a fan of both Tonga's and Mondale in my younger years. I listened to the message. Maybe times have changes and appearance doesn't matter, but I don't think so. I want a person for the people as president.

[saltpoint]

4. Very strong illumination from that Carolina moon this evenin'.

Mr. Edwards did very well.

[Dawgs]

5. Let me guess - you're an Edwards supporter?

[rndmprsn]

8. none of the candidates have earned my vote yet...

but edwards and kucinich are the closest.

[rodeodance]

11. Did you watch him tonight?--I did and I agree

[Auggie]

6. I thought so too. But Kucinich lost it on it occasion

[rodeodance]

7. yes, He did well. I am glad for him.

[jsamuel]

9. according to the MSNBC panel, he won unanimously

[Catchawave]

18. Most polls I've run across tonight agree with the panel !

[rateyes]

10. The top three in the debate tonight, IMO....

Biden
Edwards
Kucinich

Biden made a lot of headway talking about the Biden Amendment passed today. The conventional wisdom, before that vote, was that it would not muster 60 votes. It got 75. I liked Biden's "warning of the Pharisees," answer, too. He was talking, IMO, about fundamentalist RW religionists.

Edwards was strong in defending the bullshit about the hedgefunds and haircuts, and came off as genuinely caring about the poor. "Inasmuch as you've done unto the least of these, you've done it unto me." He stayed right with his emphasis on poverty.

Kucinich, as always, spoke from his heart, and put Russert in his place about "bankrupting Cleveland." Kucinich tells what he believes is the unvarnished truth. And, his prayer for peace rings true.

Hillary, though, had a very good line after Russert tried to sandbag her with Bill's quote on torture, by not revealing who said it beforehand (gotcha politics...Russert is an ass)...when she said, "Bill's not standing here!" That's the best answer she could have given. She had a strong performance, too....as did Dodd, and Obama.

But, IMO, the top three were, as far as performance in the debate...and, that doesn't mean I'm voting this way...I'm still undecided:

1. Biden
2. Edwards
3. Kucinich

[rndmprsn]

12. Kucinich's slap down of NBC's version of history was the high point of the night

it was very moving, i know the story well, i lived in cleveland for 6 heas

[FlaxieB]

13. Edwards is in 3d place. That's where he's stays. No matter how hard he tries.

[ChiciB1]

16. AND THAT SIMPLY SUCKS!! I Know The Reason... Hillary Has

the BACKERS, but perhaps after tonight Edwards will move up! He really really should, Hillary was very very lame tonight. But her laugh and shrill tone turned me off a long time ago.

Bet Big Dawg Will be on scene REAL SOON!!

[rusty quoin]

17. We'll see.

[saltpoint]

19. Them who's first might later be last, as the verse reads.

ain't none of us knows for sure how steep that next curve might be.

[Exultant Democracy]

21. Are you kidding. I'm not even an Edwards supported but if he wins

Iowa (and yes it is still an if) then he will most probably come in at least 2nd place. If he doesn't win Iowa there is a good chance he could finish a lot lower then third. Four months is four years in politics.

[Donnachaidh]

22. well, it seems you have a particular thought you can't get out of your head

Of course, all the reviews are giving it to Edwards.

Did you even WATCH the debates? :eyes:

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[AtomicKitten]

20. Obama is reported to have the flu and he certainly appeared like death warmed over.

His content was fine, his delivery off tonight.