Nevada Debate Impressions, Volume 5
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Before The Bourbon Room heads to the spin room, final impressions.The debate was a stand-pat affair. Unlike the New Hampshire debate, Clinton did not come in with a game plan to change the dynamic by driving issue differences with Obama. All three held close to well-articulated policy positions and made little or no attempt to draw blood or beat one another up. Clinton and Obama had strong moments, as already discussed. In the end, the debate was about holding ground already won in Nevada and if any candidate gained here it was probably Clinton because she more artfully and regularly brought Nevada themes and Nevada issues into the mix. Her level of confidence here was striking and smooth for a candidate who in the past made references to personal stories sound like something she was reading off an index card — tonight it sounded less formulaic and that, probably, made her tonight’s slight winner.
I believe that Senator Clinton came off very “presidential” in this debate. She had a very good grasp of the issues and handled the entire debate with grace. I believe that her great respect for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and all those who committed their lives to the civil rights stuggle is very clear to most people, both white and black. She will make a great President as I believe she is truly sincere in her desire to make the world a better place for everyone.
D.J. Vaughn Please get your head out of the sand box. grace, resepect, commitment, sincere, desire or presidential and greatness. none connect with the clintons. even remotely. where have you been ? ? ?
Actually I thought Hillary was shrill and unnecessarily loud, even to the point that Brian Williams reminded her that she sat only seven feet from the moderators. She was giving Edwards weird looks when he spoke as if she was either falling asleep or loathing his existence. Obama articulated his plan for action concerning the various issues discussed and also demonstrated a record of action based on his legislative record relative to the topics discussed. Hillary appeared to be parroting Obama at times. The more I see of Hillary, the more I dislike her. The more I see Obama, the more I like him. BTW: Dr. King’s son has now stated that Hillary’s comments regarding his father were out of line.
I also believe Hilary “acted” presidential. The difference is that i think that is the problem, too much acting presidential and not enough true leadership. We do not need a “Boss” telling us what to do, think and believe but a leader to show the way.
Big government? High taxes? Continued attack on solid families and the principles and values our country was founded on? Hillary or Obama?!? They COULD NOT BE further from what I believe is right and good!! Either would be devastating to our economy ETC. I grew up in Sweden. I know socialism when I see it. Run fast from it!!
YES GET ON OBAMAS CASE ONCE IN AWHILE………HE SAID HIS GIRLS WOULD MAKE A MISTAKE I WOULD NOT PUNISH THEM BY MAKING THEM RAISE A BABY. YA , GUYS IF IT WAS ANYONE ELSE IT WOULD BE BLOWN UP LIKE CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!