http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/03/181472.aspxEditor's note: Only Chuck is live blogging at this point as Mark helps time the candidate's responses. So I'll stop preceeding everything with "From NBC's Chuck Todd." McCain looks to be the most prepared tonight. His answers are crisp and readyen-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/03/181472.aspx#181487Fri, 04 May 2007 00:58:21 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:181487JezEve, Nashville TNMSNBC is not giving equal time to each candidate. Giuliani is way slighted and cut off while others ramble onward. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/03/181472.aspx#181489Fri, 04 May 2007 00:58:45 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:181489Anonymous, FloridaAre you kidding? He looks stiff and rehearsed to me. Although he is doing a little better now he looked pretty nervous in the beginning.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/03/181472.aspx#181491Fri, 04 May 2007 00:59:27 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:181491J. Edwards, New MexicoOh Puh-leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeze. When are you going to work for McCain's campaign? No time like the present, Chuck.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/03/181472.aspx#181493Fri, 04 May 2007 00:59:32 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:181493Wayne, Columbia SCMcCain seems desperate to me to win( as do they all). After watching the first part of this debate and all of last weeks, Clinton by far seems the most prepared to be President. So far, Paul seems like the only real Republican, and Im not sure thats good either.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/03/181472.aspx#181512Fri, 04 May 2007 01:03:09 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:181512Gary Schear, Bozeman MontanaGlimmer of the old McCain, supporting federal funding for stem cell research. Wonder if it'll cost him on the religious right.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/03/181472.aspx#181527Fri, 04 May 2007 01:06:48 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:181527Mark, Dunkirk, NYMcCain is on the stump and battling which is the old McCain.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/03/181472.aspx#181532Fri, 04 May 2007 01:07:52 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:181532Zach Symm, Austin, TexasAt first it seems as those mccain was very prepared but was simply not able to get his message out clearly, he has until a couple of minutes ago stumbled throughout all of his speeches!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/03/181472.aspx#181556Fri, 04 May 2007 01:12:58 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:181556Bill F, PAMcCain sounded like a confused old man. But he is doing a lot better now. Almost hard to believe he could get nervous after all he's been thru...http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/03/181472.aspx#181573Fri, 04 May 2007 01:16:45 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:181573Buck Worthy, Fayetteville, NCI think he sounds nervous, and appears to be pressing. He started ok, but he's trying to hard to sound like a Bushie.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/03/181472.aspx#181578Fri, 04 May 2007 01:17:03 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:181578Robert Oler, Houston, TXThis is McCain's best debate performance. He is sharpt, aggressive and a Leader....I was pretty heaved at him for a sort of milk toast campaign, but this McCain can win The Presidency...(and we desperatly need a real leader...) Roberthttp://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/03/181472.aspx#181595Fri, 04 May 2007 01:20:50 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:181595Terre, ORAre you watching the same debate? The one "scene" that stands out to me was his comment on "...he'll get bin Laden." He looked deadly serious (in an actor sort of way) pointed and wagged his finger to make his point..., then when he had finished his little deadly-serious speel, he flashed a huge smile. That was surreal, not to mention just plain weird. I hope someone posts it on YouTube. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/03/181472.aspx#181712Fri, 04 May 2007 01:46:11 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:181712Perrie Campbell, Springfield, MOThis debate did no favors for Giuliani; I expected him to be a lot steadier. Tancredo started out wobbly, but picked up the pace. I would've like to have seen him a little more aggressive. Come on Tom, we know you have it in you! Ron Paul is my pick, but I can't say short little sound bites do him justice, as he isn't a canned candidate. Romney very much appeared to be the pre-packaged candidate. (How many times did he and Giuliani mention Reagan?) I thought the big surprise tonight was Gilmore; I would be shocked if he didn't get a good bump in the polls.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/03/181472.aspx#181717Fri, 04 May 2007 01:47:37 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:181717Shane, Palm Harbor FLMcCain was a bumbling idiot. I'm not sure what debate everyone was watching. Does everyone just tout the bumbling talking head reporters on MSNBC? Does anyone really think this old man knows what Americans want. Can I remind anyone of Bomb, bomb, bomb, Iran... He takes money from the war machine. He is only interested in serving the elite. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/03/181472.aspx#181719Fri, 04 May 2007 01:47:44 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:181719Perrie Campbell, Springfield, MOI have to agree with Terre, Oregon on McCain. The smile at the end of his speel was just strange.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/03/181472.aspx#181819Fri, 04 May 2007 02:15:31 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:181819Chris, Clover, South CarolinaMcCain looked sharp and strong, very presidential. Romney looked good too, very polished. Rudy kept dodging the questions with his anwers and was obviously very uncomfortable about his answers on Abortion and Stem Cells. If he can't do better he can kiss the nomination goobye even with his current lead.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/03/181472.aspx#181826Fri, 04 May 2007 02:20:04 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:181826Gene DeLozier, Claremont,NCI missed the debate. Why didn't Mcain finish the Bin Laden line...Its just a joke..lighten up? Thats what he said after joking about IED's recently. I for one would like to use one on him. Just like the one that killed my son and two of his fellow soldiers...aww just joking John...Lighten uphttp://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/03/181472.aspx#181832Fri, 04 May 2007 02:23:24 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:181832carlos, cape coral, flMcain-Guiliani...Mcain-Romney...Guiliani-Romney...Yeah I could vote for any of those tickets over the tax the rich, loose the war democrats.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/03/181472.aspx#181868Fri, 04 May 2007 02:46:08 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:181868Stephen Schein, Boulder CoI agree with the comments on McCain's Bush like stupid smile after his Bin Laden comment.....what was this boy thinking? What a shame! It's over for him. Romney looked very polished, articulate, and charismatically presidential....and frightens me more than anyone up there as this is what most voters in our country look for.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/03/181472.aspx#181993Fri, 04 May 2007 04:00:47 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:181993James Boulder CHUCK YOU OWE HUCKABEE AN APOLOGY! HE WAS CONSISTENT ON THE ISSUE OF FAITH!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/03/181472.aspx#182140Fri, 04 May 2007 07:31:48 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:182140R Estrada, LA, Cal.By far the best quote of the night went to McCain about following Osama bin Laden to the "gates of hell" - great soundbite - the smile was kind of weird but it was good nevertheless!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/03/181472.aspx#182689Fri, 04 May 2007 18:04:15 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:182689H P BOSTON, MAYA JUST WHAT WE NEED ANOTHER REAGAN IN THE WHITE HOUSE,GUY GOT LOST GOING TO THE TOILET. MCCAIN IS TO OLD...HE WILL NEVER LAST THIS LONG CAMPAIGN. HE WILL BOMB..BOMB..BOMB!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/03/181472.aspx#182959Fri, 04 May 2007 22:21:42 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:182959sms Holualoa, Hi.The people writing these comments worry me more than who is going to be the next President.