On balance, a fantastic debate

[BeyondGeography]

I think Hillary flailed a bit on Iraq (and I'm glad that the IWR vote is proving to actually mean something in the end), but I spent most of the evening appreciating the quality of these two candidates.

Excellent performances by each, and an in-depth approach to the issues, particularly on health care, that made this the most interesting debate by far.

[maddiejoan]

1. After tonight?

I'd be equally happy with either of them as President.

and I mean that.

[AlCzervik]

2. just comparing and contrasting them against the fascist fest of last night is stunning.

[silverweb]

3. Absolutely!

GO Dems!

[aquart]

I hope every ambitious senator remembers that.

If I lose my candidate I HOPE it's for the mistake I warned her not to make, and not for the ridiculous reasons I've been reading on DU.

As for the leggy man who wasn't there? He got lucky. Because you believe him and I know he's lying.

[BuyingThyme]

4. She painted herself in a corner on Iraq and then decided to do some

break dancing.

[milkyway]

5. Yes it was. I wish the personalities involved wouldn't prevent them both being on the ticket.