First applause line of the night

Posted: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 8:51 PM by Mark Murray
Filed Under: Democratic debates

From NBC's Lauren Appelbaum
Clinton received the first applause line of the night. "I wish Bush and Cheney would apologize for the last seven years and not run anybody," she said to applause. Of course, the moderators have asked the audience not to applaud or boo.

*** UPDATE *** The Obama campaign points out to us that Obama got the first applause line of the night, when he said people cared about the issues.

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Comments

wHAT ARE YOU WATCHING? THAT IS NOT WHAT I HEARD, SO WATCH THE RERUNS AND THEN SEE WHO GOT THE FIRST APPLAUSE.

TOR (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 8:55 PM)

That's about the only way she would win a general election. Doesn't sound very democratic, either.

Jonathan (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 8:56 PM)

I totally disagree - What is a flag button? Come on. We are in a recession and a war.If the only thing that can make you happy is him wearing a button great! for me I wish to hear some information that will help me decide on a candidate. NOT a button,where you stand on the issues.

Rochella Alozie, Herndon, VA (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 8:58 PM)

That's incorrect, Obama received several earlier.

clarence, atlanta, ga (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 8:59 PM)

It was a good line...I think it was a good connection with the audience.

Lisa in working class New Britain, CT YES WE CAN! (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 8:59 PM)

The candidates have been interrupted numerous times by applause...I'm really not sure what you're talking about.

John (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 8:59 PM)

And Hillary likes kittens too.

Lou Mendota, PA (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:01 PM)

THis is a terribly handled debate. There is an obvious bias, all negative questions to Obama. No follow up questions on Hillary's Bosnia Lie. George S. should not be allowed to ask questions, period! I hope it is reported widely about this biased debate. No issues for the first 45 minutes, all silly season questions. Of course this probes Obama right: people want to solve problems, not be distracted by wedged issues.

Sean Dallas, TX (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:02 PM)

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They should be saying thank you to her and all the other Democrats who have given them a free ride four the last seven and a half years.

twocanpete (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:02 PM)

WRONG. Stephanopoulos cut off the first round of applause, which was for Obama. Shocking.

Nancy, Los Angeles, CA (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:06 PM)

This appears to be the 'All Hillary, all the time' debate! The tough questions seem to be aimed at Obama, and she's skating... Worst debate I've watched so far... ABC truly is the Absolutely Backing Clinton network!

Lyn - KCMO (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:08 PM)

Yeah Lou, Hillary likes to eat kittens.

fortuna, Houston, TX (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:10 PM)

The first applause line was when Obama said let's get to issues. But Charlie cut the applause. What a farce of a debate. Real TV tabloid journalism. Hope they don't get to host another debate.

Cheryl, NJ (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:18 PM)

ASC

AS (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:26 PM)

Senator Obama, it is not going to get any easier. If you wan to be the POTUS, this is what it is. Hang in there.

donna, pgh., pa. (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:26 PM)

Thanks for being our emotion monitors Gibson and Steph. We appreciate you keeping us from reacting the wrong way to your lame questions.

James (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:33 PM)

I THINK CHARLIE IS RUDE, PRESUMPTUOUS, IGNORANT AND REALLY DISRESPECTFUL TO SENATOR OBAMA WITH HIS SILLY INTERUPTIONS AND NOT ALLOWING HIM TO FINISH HIS STATEMENTS. HIS IGNORANCE IS SHOWING OUT LOUD.

TOR, ILLINOIS (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:33 PM)

Obama got applause - wasn't that the two people that Obama inplanted.

Why is Obama Campaign worried about applause for Obama? Goodness. They should have better prepared him for the debate and issues.

Objective Analysis (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:36 PM)

I HOPE THESE TWO IDIOTS WHO CALL THEMSELVES HOSTS SHOULD NOT HOST ANOTHER INTELLIGENT DEBATE. LOOK AT THE POOR WAY OF HOSTING. INTERUPTION, RUDE COMMENTS AND DISRESPECT TO SENATOR OBAMA. SHAME ON CHARLIE SHAME ON YOU.
GO OBAMA GO OBAMA

TOR (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:36 PM)

Who cares about a flag pin, or an Ayers. I'm in a crises with my home and trying to pay my bill like trillions of others people in this country. Senator Obama is so much more intellectual than Hillary. Clinton was talking long and talking wrong. She runs her mouth a lot. She is just an air bag of words without substance. Senator Obama makes more clarity than Hillary.

candis (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:43 PM)

The debate was a bizarre farce. I'm beside myself with embarrassment for this country, it's "journalists" and culture.

Henry (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:48 PM)

ABC is horribly biased--of the first 40 minutes, about 30-35 were spent with Gibson and George S. attacking Obama relentlessly on his "bitter" comment and Jeremiah Wright, while Clinton periodically chimed in with little digs. What a joke of a debate. ABC should be ashamed of itself....

A concerned voter (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 10:06 PM)

Finally, ABC brought out issues; not like other media who coddled CrockObama....he needed to answer the questions

Margie (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 10:13 PM)

What an unfair and biased debate! Charlie was outright rude to Senator Obama, using sarcasm, cutting him off. George S. has been in the Clinton camp since his days as Press Secretary for them.
Wonder how much HRC paid them both for tonight's
"performance"

Carol Mahler, Ocala, FL (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 10:15 PM)

Why don't you all cry a little...wah...wah...wah...
Doesn't matter who got the clap first... I think it was Obama... and of course the Obamamites didn't follow the debate rules... I'm surprised they didn't say George was being raciest for calling them out for the clap....

Shabby, Florida (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 10:21 PM)

I actually enjoyed this debate! I think it showed the american people how crooked the clinton's are and where the clinton money is going!!

Odviously some went to ABC this evening!!

kelly (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 10:26 PM)

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