http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/06/03/212199.aspxFrom NBC's Chuck ToddAs I noted in a previous post, the three front-runners did nothing to lose their slot in the top tier. More importantly, no one else on stage made the case to get into the first tier. Now, the format may have hurt Dodd, Biden anden-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/06/03/212199.aspx#212237Mon, 04 Jun 2007 01:47:55 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:212237Amy B Portland, MEI agree with your summary overall Chuck, except I think Hillary looked the most presidential. She is very impressive: one cool customer.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/06/03/212199.aspx#212245Mon, 04 Jun 2007 01:55:16 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:212245Mark ThiemeThis field did not look as impressive as it did in the last debate. Hillary was wooden and xanaxed into serenity. Edwards came across more a pol than he has in the past,parsing and playing to the crowd. Kind of an updated Slick Willie without the ornery glint in his eye. Obama finally looked "presidential." If we want a Chaplain-in Chief, he's the guy. Who knows, maybe a non-sectarian national prayer meeting would restore the American soul. What do we have to lose?http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/06/03/212199.aspx#212246Mon, 04 Jun 2007 01:55:53 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:212246H P BostonBTW.Senator Clinton was not the one that brought up Bill Clinton. I did notice that she did look very proud of him while he was being sent "around the world" by the hopeful contenders. She was very good tonight, very Presidential.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/06/03/212199.aspx#212316Mon, 04 Jun 2007 03:43:41 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:212316Russell in MarylandWhat is a dial tester?http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/06/03/212199.aspx#212320Mon, 04 Jun 2007 03:56:58 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:212320AJ, Boston MAI agree pretty much up and down. I think you also have to consider the audiences, Edwards more forceful performance will play better among New Hampshire and Iowa activists, while Hillary and Obama's safer performances seemed to be geared toward the national media and less engaged undecideds nationally.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/06/03/212199.aspx#212349Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:24:59 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:212349PBS, ChicagoI felt that Obama won the first hour with his retort to Edwards on being against the war from the beginning and Hillary's slip (in the minds of many Dem primary voters) in saying that we're safer now than before 9/11 (despite Iraq). In the second half, Hillary came on strong, but much of it dealt with comparisons to how the Clinton Administration was better than GWB (e.g., balanced budget, diplomacy). That will work with a lot of Dem primary voters, but I'm not personally comfortable with a continuation of the Bush-Clinton double dynasty.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/06/03/212199.aspx#212353Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:34:00 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:212353Cait WallaceI disagree about Joe Biden. Although I support Obama, I think Biden did really well tonight. His experience and knowledge was clearly evident. I think we all need some one to yell right now, we should be angry about the mess we are in!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/06/03/212199.aspx#212430Mon, 04 Jun 2007 10:31:02 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:212430Rick, GermanyAnyone read Arianna Huffington's latest article on Hillarty? Now I am NOT a fan of Huffington’s, but I still read her “stuff”, she will defend any liberal anytime, anywhere. If Huffington can’t get behind a liberal, then they must really suck. Hillarty just can’t keep track of all of her lies. I hope she gets the Democratic/ Socialist nomination. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/06/03/212199.aspx#212446Mon, 04 Jun 2007 12:11:34 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:212446Susan, MiamiHillary and Obama both were great. Wolf blitzer drove me crazy, constantly trying to get them to fight with one another and asking those inane hypothetical questions.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/06/03/212199.aspx#212462Mon, 04 Jun 2007 12:53:26 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:212462MK,MOif you don't want to see rudy guliani and steve forbes in the whitehouse pursuing the 2 class society that they lust after, nominate edwards he is the only dem that can win the general electionhttp://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/06/03/212199.aspx#212497Mon, 04 Jun 2007 13:35:10 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:212497Khrista Blackwell, Baltimore MarylandI like both Hillary and Obama but I think that Hillary should be our next President, she showed us that she has the knowlege and strangth to go head to head with the republicans. I like the way she used her husband, it showed me that she is smart and brave. He had his issues but you can't denine that he was a great prisdent and leader. I think that it shows them as being good leaders and have the same goal. Just because her husband was a great president, why should that mean that she can't lead. Are we in the 21 centrey or are we in the 50's. They should be proud of each other. Hillary is smart, strong, compassionate, and knows how to use the White House and all the power that comes with it to get the will of the people done. I would love to see a ticket that has Hillary and Obama. Then after those eight years Obama can take it from there. With eight years of Vice President work under his belt he will be unbeatable. I'd vote for me then not now http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/06/03/212199.aspx#212524Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:09:08 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:212524L. NeriAs a Republican watching the debates was great fun. Edwards was truly biting and I think it will only come back to bite him in the butt. Obama and Hillary were alright, I never have liked her but I thought she commanded the stage better than anyone else. Senator Biden was fantastic, why you guys don't support him more in the blogs is amazing to me. He is brilliant and while I disagree with his ideology I recognize some one who is genuine and much smarter than the rest of your crowd. He is a gentleman and a statesman, just what the south likes and smart enough to impress the elite northeast. I hope he is apart of whomever's cabinet, republican or democrat!!! BTW, the format was terrible and the constant chatter was distracting. I thought CNN did a really bad job with this debate. Let's send it back MSNBC, they were much better.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/06/03/212199.aspx#212536Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:27:24 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:212536Al, KSThe top three are still the top three. Maybe for good reason. Seemed to me that Edwards took more shots at Clinton...but I don't think it came off all that well...seemed desperate. I think the biggest looser tonight was Richardson. Didn't seem presidential at all...and not all that smart. I thought I liked him...but the debate showed me he was not ready for primetime. Boycott the olympics? Stupid idea. I think the second looser was Edwards, because I don't think he made up any ground and will still be behind Hillary and Obama. Biden was great...but the money says he just can't be elected. It's really too bad that all of these candidates will hang on until February 5th. It would be nice to see a debate with the top three alone. That might give them all enough air time for us to make a truly informed choice.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/06/03/212199.aspx#216012Wed, 06 Jun 2007 18:17:32 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:216012Dan, tucson, AzEdwards: According to Luntz the NH focus group he used said that Edwards won, more importantly he won over undecideds. Obama has serious demographic problems winning in eiher Iowa or New Hampshire. And he really didn't do anything but put down Edwards with a cheap shot. Edwards started to vote against the war in 2003 with the 87 billion bill. Obama must defeat and attack Hillary and quickly because they are both relying on liberal voters. They have limited appeal among moderates. Two liberal based candiadates cannot survive long drawing on the same voters. Edwards is reliant on moderates and conservative dems.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/06/03/212199.aspx#480109Mon, 26 Nov 2007 04:19:23 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:480109AnonymousIt is accurate that finding reliable documentation on this topic can be time consuming.