I enjoyed the debate very much and I disagree that the crowd seemed pro-Clinton. It seemed just as much pro-Obama to me; he definitely had a hefty share of supporters there. Notably, state Senator Kirk Watson, who was the person who couldn't name any legislative accomplishments on CNN the other evening (and they flashed him in the audience after Clinton made her snide little comment that got booed). In any case, I thought that this was definitely the first debate in which Obama seemed presidential and completely comfortable and Hillary, while a master debater who always trumps, didn't shine quite as hard. I actually have to add that i felt a little sorry for her because her demeanor was slightly defeated…and exhausted. I think she's come to grips with the fact that the election's not hers to win and that there's a possibility that she might not be the nominee. And she was certainly gracious at times and almost seemed as though she didn't want to say the snippy things she did…I'm glad she's putting the party above her own ambition. As I've said, I will support whomever gets the nomination but I really think that if Obama can stave off any attacks and just stay the course that he will emerge triumphant after March 4. Last night's debate is the first one of the past 19 that have truly worked in his favor toward that goal.

I'm tired of the debates. Anyone paying attention has heard all of what they have to say. I love the idea of universal healthcare as much as the next liberal, but I can't hear about it anymore. I just can't. I can't hear about Barack going door-to-door in Chicago and I can't hear about Hillary working for children's causes anymore.

I will say one thing. She was stupid to go after him on the plagiarism thing, but not on the fact that one of his big time supporters got on national TV, talked that "hope" and "change" stuff, but then couldn't name one thing Barack has done. That's what people who oppose his candidacy are talking about….the fact that most people who are backing him can't name a single thing he has done. And, before I get yelled at, maybe the people who come to this blog are smarter than your average bear, but most people are just like that guy on MSNBC.

@ mistress, um, well most people can't name a thing hilary clinton has done either. i thought barack did a great job last night addressing his experience and his accomplishments, but the fact remains, neither of them can really pull the "experience" card effectively. The fact of the matter is, as with all elections, but especially this one, people's emotions lead their votes and obama has done a phenomenal job tapping into the state of america. Go to their websites and the "issues" read similarly. Clinton is popular and familiar. It's interesting because if you turn to Cspan and listen to viewers calling in, supporters of both are all saying the same thing which is much of nothing when it comes to the issues or the things that they've both done. I think what we saw last night were two candidates who were practically the same with one exception: Barack has been more consistent with his appeal. His supporters feel like they know him and that he is new politics. Hilary? People still aren't sure about. She hasn't done well letting people know who she is. Everyone knows Hilary as the politician and that carries its own baggage. Voters appear to really want a completely fresh and new approach which is why Barack is winning. Just look at his campaign and who is responsible for his success. The people really are talking.

As far as actual votes go they're damn near 50/50. No matter who gets the nom, half the party won't be happy. So people are talking, yes, but it seems like not everyone is speaking the same language.

Obama actively worked against a stupid war that Clinton supported. Obama was the first black head of the Harvard Law Review. Obama's resume doesn't include years of a sham marriage, masquerading as legislative experience. Obama has had more electoral experience than Clinton. Obama has released his tax returns– Clinton has refused to, unless she is nominated. I bet Marian Wright Edelman still speaks to Obama. She doesn't, to Clinton, who sacrificed poor women and children on the false altar of centrism. They're not nearly as alike as people would like to believe. Most importantly for me, the POTUS should never be an office that one is entitled to, simply because it's believed it's their turn.