And The Winner is?

A. Y. Allgood — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:47:44 GMT

Best. Debate. Ever.

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Mary Downs — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:48:43 GMT

Kucinich appeared to be the most authentic, real and honest candidate. He clearly stated the positions I most support. He came across as articulate, personable, witty and reasonable. For the first time, I think he may have what it takes to win. I will now actively support him AND send money. I have been very undecided up to this point....even open to considering a 3rd party if one appeared.

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Stephanie, Nashville, Tn — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:49:16 GMT

Obama was really good! I think he killed Hillary on the Iraq/Pakistan issue!

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Yancey — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:49:18 GMT

Who won? KEITH!!!

Incredible job, Buddy~

PS-The candidates weren't so bad, either.

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Michael, Charlotte, NC — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:51:35 GMT

How many debates are we going to have? Is this the new American Idol or Survivor? Who is voted off next? If you ask me, this is a HUGE circle jerk.

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Chris Clabough, Hendersonville, TN — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:51:47 GMT

I am tired of the opinions of the networks and political commentaries saying who won. Why not have create a link on the network pages and let the viewers vote! I know our votes really do not determine who win but at the same time why do ex-politicians opinions count more than OUR votes?

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William Klein, North East, PA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:51:48 GMT

Hillary and Obama didn't even come close to winning. Kucinich and Edwards in my Blue Collar view, were at the top. I guess that is why I am just blue collar.

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stephenferreira@msn.com — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:52:43 GMT

Edwards Edwards Edwards! I don't know what people are talking about he did an incredible job and had a commanding presence there!

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American People for honesty in Goverment — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:53:35 GMT

The Democratic Party won, hands down ! The Republican Party is over. Thanks G.W. !

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Jon — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:53:49 GMT

Kucinich just won my vote!

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Carolyn Grace — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:54:00 GMT

Senator Obama won!! He was great on Pakistan & the Barry Bonds question. I loved it when the audience booed when the questions weren't answered & they tried to go off on another subject. This was Hillary's worst debate. She should stop yelling.

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Jeffrey G., Oreland, PA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:54:21 GMT

In my opinion, the clear winner was Barack - esp. in the exchange w/Hillary and her silly comment about Pakistan and not discussing hypotheticals. How are we supposed to gauge the candidates about matters of life and death if they refuse to talk about them? The real question of this election, I think, is whether or not the American people want to return to the past (Clinton) or move into the future (Barack).

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David, Franklin, KY — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:54:40 GMT

I am amazed at the coverage of these things. Chris Matthews came on immediately after talking about how great Hillary was - were we watching the same debate? Dodd and Hillary got crushed by Obama on the Pakistan issue. Hillary was shrill (more than usual) and frankly out of step. I thought Obama was the clear victor.

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Mary Wells, Fargo ,N.D. — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:55:38 GMT

Hillary commanded the stage, a real "leader" for America. hillaryclinton.com

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Doris,,SS — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:57:30 GMT

Way to Go Barack...did people hear Hillary get booed for saying things should be kept secret.

he stood toe to toe with Ms Foreign policy and won. She didn't want to say it but she did if you have the info you have to act

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Bill Wentworth, Athens, Ga. — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:57:51 GMT

Good by Republican Party, there is a new team in town. The real leaders are Democratic.

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mike, des moines — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:58:08 GMT

great debate. they showed fundamental differences on policy yet refrained from personal attacks. i think this debate brought the campaign to the next level and turned up the heat.

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teresa,richmond,ky. — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:01:01 GMT

Hillary remains on top of her game..she is the smartest of them all and has the most common sense...she won this debate...

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Tracy, Norwood, NJ — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:01:26 GMT

Dennis Kucinich won this debate, hands down, like he'll do every time when he's allowed equal time to talk (compared with the big media/coporate campaign donation takers). This candidate is the only candidate that really represents the American people, by looking out for them and standing with them on all of the issues. Not that the standard MSNBC/CNN/FOX spin machine will ever ever tell us that. They like things the way they are - crappy for us, great for big money, eventual collapse of America. Come on, let's do this, let's support a real, honest, intelligent, American presidential candiate like Kucinich. Don't be scared off by the machine. Don't let them tell you that Democracy has been cancelled and your only choices in the Democratic primary are three persons they've picked from the right-side of a currently gutless party. TELL THEM, this is YOUR COUNTRY and Kucinich is YOUR CANDIDATE. He stands for labor, he stands for progress, he stands for peace and longevity of this country and of this planet. Please stand with me. Check out: http://www.kucinich.us

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jean riley — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:01:38 GMT

Kucinich was the star !

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Francis G. Morris, Wilksbury, Pa. — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:02:03 GMT

If the Democrats ,want to win the election they need to sick Hillary on them. She is definitly ready for the task.

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freckles — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:02:33 GMT

I think Obama hurt himself. He tried to change his original comments which were extremely naive. The question for him would be "If you went into Pakistan and it destabilized that nuclear nation and the al qaeda types take over, what would you do then?

No, no..don't ask...he'd probably answer and get us into more trouble -- although he waffled on everything including the Bond question.

We can't risk Obama. He says whatever springs to his mind -- but has no base to make the changes we need.

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Brian Molesky, East Meadow, New york — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:02:42 GMT

Hillary one hands down, kuichnci had a nice proformence but cant match up to Hillary Clinton. ~ Hillaryclinton.com & gohillary08.org

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Phyllis, Dallas, TX — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:03:03 GMT

Hillary who???? Obama won this debate hands down. However, I am also tired of the commentator's dictating who wins the debates. They are usually wrong. Chris Mathrews is obviously a Hillary fan.

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LFB, Corona, CA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:04:31 GMT

Finally -- the 'old guard' is showing their stripes. Politics as usual. The most telling statement was Clinton saying candidates should not say what they think to the public! Was that a Freudian slip? We are tired of the Washington insiders spouting the same lines they have spouted for years....and keeping the truth from the American people!

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G Davis — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:05:41 GMT

You know Chuck, you're getting close to the everyday person's take on this primary...

I've just been listening to Mathews, Richardson, Robinson, and Brown talking heads and they completely missed the basis of the everyone -v- Obama contest that this is about inside and outside the beltway...

You talk on the Mathews show all the time...give him a clue that what the nation is rebelling against is the whole *you shouldn't always say what you're thinking* schtick...it implies that the populace is not thinking and only the wise ones in DC should speak of what's in front of the nation and should most assuredly do so only in hussed whispers.

The entire world knows where Al Queda is...the entire world knows AQ is who hit us on 9/11...the entire world knows that the US has secret services running black ops...the entire world knows Iraq was and continues to be the worst WORLD political and strategic disaster ever...the entire world knows that our foreign policy, for the most part, is based on oil. DC is not kidding anyone.

Our DC insiders have handed us what we have now...how about trying some new, innovative, thoughtful approaches...the first being maybe speaking honestly and openly to our citizenry and the world in general for a change...

Couldn't likely get much worse than the status quo, could it?

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Delroy, Jersey City, New Jersey — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:05:46 GMT

Very Good debate. But I don't see how bashing each other determines a winner!

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Kisha St.Louis, Mo — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:05:53 GMT

Barack was on it tonight

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Mark, Boulder, CO — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:06:33 GMT

KUCINICH!! Easily the best candidate. That's why the media ignores him. He's honest, smart, funny, hasn't sold out to corporations AND he doesn't want to bomb any countries!!

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Anibal Litchfield Park AZ — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:06:34 GMT

Hilary Clinton is the candidate, they all want to say what we want to hear but as an experienced person, she measures what needs to be said. very intelligent lady.

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:06:48 GMT

I'm trying to figure out how Biden was Clinton's surrogate, when he defended Obama's statements on Pakistan as already public U.S. policy. Chuck...?

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Don, Oklahoma City — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:07:22 GMT

Easily an Edward victory, but I think Kucinich got the best line with his "digging to China" comment. Hillary shot herself in the foot in front what should be her base yet again when she criticized Obama for saying what's on his mind and suggesting that a President maybe shouldn't do that.

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Alice O'Reilly, Salt Lake City, Utah — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:07:24 GMT

The winner is America, with real good choices for President. The best selection in candidates running for office in 50 years!

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Douglas, Indiana — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:10:30 GMT

Kucinich impressed the hell out of me. Health care, check. Iraq, check. Workers' rights, check. Straight answers, check. Give Sea Biscuit a chance. Let the little guy speak for the little guys.

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Mair, Baltimore, MD — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:10:46 GMT

Overall it was a good debate.
Speaking of debates, can someone tell my why the healthcare bill, HR 676, has been stuck in committee since January and not brought forward for debate?

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wizinit — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:11:08 GMT

And the winners are:
1. Keith
2. Kucinich
3. Obama

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Steven, Kill Devil Hills, N.C. — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:11:38 GMT

OBAMA WON BIG!! When did Biden and Dodd start running for a vice presidential bid for Hillary? They took on Obama and failed. Hillary gave the same Washington/Corporate lobbyists answers and will of course have the media saying how polished she was. That's crap. People do not drink the Hillary kool-aid!! We have a chance to have REAL CHANGE!!! Something we have been begging for for quite some time. Let's not waste it. Hillary said she would take on the Republicans....well...why hasn't she? She keeps saying.."Look at my record", well everyone please seriously take a look!!! To you ladies out there who are just jazzed about the chance to say you got a woman President...you gotta look closer! This is the 21st century folks...Hillary won't be you're last chance. Don't send this country backwards!!! OBAMA '08!!!!

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Brent, Houston, TX — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:12:04 GMT

I agree with the previuos comment about Clinton winning. Not in the debate that I saw. I think that John Edwards is the only candidate that truly wants healthcare for all and more power for the middle class. I say Edwards walks away on top!

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Mark Miller — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:12:30 GMT

I truley believe Hillary Clinton won the debate, she was the most "cute" candidate.

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Brooks, Philadelphia, PA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:12:41 GMT

Once again, Hillary Clinton was by far the most presidential--intelligent, tough, mature, passionate. Every time you watch them together, the choice becomes clearer--Clinton 08

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Mike Green Vail Colorado — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:12:42 GMT

Dennis is winning america while the networks concentrate on the top 2. Thank you MSNBC for the debate , but try to comment on more than Hillary and Obama.
I am contributing to Kucinich online tonight.

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Kathy, Riverview, FL — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:13:04 GMT

Obama won hands down!
Hilary bombed. She talked down to the people, big mistake!
The talking heads are all obviously pushing for Hilary. No mention of her being booed while Obama was being cheered. Americans have had enough of this. We won't be led like sheep anymore!

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Lyn, MD — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:15:21 GMT

Hey Chuck since you want to do quotes ( in you other blog) how about quoting Obama correctly for a change. He said "biggest foreign policy disaster in this generation", not as you said "biggest foreign policy". Why is it that you guys just can't quote him correctly?

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Mark, Boulder, CO — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:15:35 GMT

Kucinich!!!!!!!! He forgot to mention that he also introduced a bill to congress, HR333, to impeach V.P. Dick for high crimes! Now come on, who disagrees with that??
Billary forgot to mention to the AFL-CIO that she spent the 80's working for the Walmart Corp. I wonder why??

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TG from Washington DC — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:16:33 GMT

The clear looser: designers of that dismal set! It made the candidates (in the TS) look like some sort of blushing bride. So what's with the predominately red backdrop? For all the time spent by advance staff and consultants on measuring podium height and such for their candidates who allowed them to stand against a backdrop so red as to make most of them look like they were running for politburo…?

Keith looked good, nach.

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Shadow, Hamden, CT — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:16:47 GMT

Obama and Kucinich won the debate.

Clinton and Biden hurt their campaigns with non-answers and offensive moments that had the audience booing.

This is the honest analysis of anyone who was remotely paying attention.

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G Davis — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:18:22 GMT

How is candidates disagreeing, arguing about policy differences *bashing* each other, or dirty politics, or not elevating the level of politics?

The nation needs to hear how these candidates differ...how the heck else are we going to choose who to vote for?

I'm sick of pundits, in particularly Hillary cheerleaders, yakking on about this...is she above reproach? Is she inevitable 5 months before ANY votes are cast? Is she the queen?

We are very fortunate to have as good a crop as we do to choose from...but choose we must, which means we MUST be allowed to hear these candidates DEBATE their takes on all issues...

So please...no more shushing...I love it that they're going at the issues hard but have left the Rovarian cheap, personal shots out of it.

Except Wolfson, perhaps...what a tool...

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Bill Taggard, Las Cruces, New Mexico — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:18:53 GMT

All the candidates are great. Kucinich needs to get more accolades from the news media. Clinton and Obama did well, but the man with all the right answers was Dennis Kucinich

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Mark, Boulder, CO — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:20:59 GMT

Sea Biscuit!!!
http://www.dennis4president.com/

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Little Johnny, Phoenix, AZ — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:21:03 GMT

If Americans, no matter what part affiliation approach this logically. Logically being a. What does the candidate say he/she will do? b. How are they funded? Muy importante! c. There take on the Iraq issue. d. HEALTHCARE! These four key points.
If you can remove yourself from self interests and party affiliation and view these four key points in the view of each candidate...Democratic or Republican
you will come up with two individualts. Dennis Kucinich and Ron Paul. The rest are distractions..IF
you apply the four key points. I did and it switched whom I am going to vote for. Try it, it is not easy IF you apply honesty and fairness to it.

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Gene,spacecoast,Fl — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:21:10 GMT

What many of you are missing is the way Hillary and Sen Dodd explained what obama did. It is foolish to make statements that we will go into a sovereign country. Is Obama saying he will go in to Pakistan without congressional approval or without rock solid intell. I like Obama but i agree with some others on here who make the clear observation that he says what everyone wants to hear. Before this debate i had assumed that the ticket would be Clinton Obama Im not so sure now. I did see Biden somewhat backing Clintons point of view and vice versa. ITs very possible that the ticket could be Clinton Biden

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Alex, DC — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:22:11 GMT

America Won and Hillary was exposed for a sham.
1. Don't tell the people what you would do as president? But can take action?
2.Take lobbyist money? Jack Abrahmof is human too?
3. HRC is the only sure way for the Dems. to loose.

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Frank, Greeley, CO — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:22:59 GMT

Dennis is the only one that recognizes that fast-track authority and agreements are a bad idea. Treaties require the type of congressional oversight needed for long term success and appropriate controls and consideration. The others just want the power, not a one ever mentions rolling back the executive power currently being abused. Glad Chris Matthews had Pat Buchanan there to set him straight.

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MT, Denver, CO — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:23:38 GMT

Obama showed substance again. Hillary was smug as usual, lots of rising voice oration attempts, very little substance. I guess she has asked the two bidding to be her VP if she wins, Biden and Dodd, to fight for her. She is so thoroughly disliked by a huge portion of this country - the Democratic party has no chance if she is the nominee. People will come out of comas to vote against her.

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Larry James Gianakos, Warren, Ohio — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:25:24 GMT

There have been several debates, indeed perhaps already far too many. The basic dynamic after six months has settled and will remain. Although Senator Obama is a charismatic man, he ultimately emerges as a brilliant student who desperately wants to go to the head of the class--before he is ready. Against Senator Clinton, whose fifteen years in national politics has prepared her for anything and everything, the rest of the field, whatever their individual strengths, seem far out of their element. Senator Clinton ultimately will become the Democratic nominee, and I believe the first female president of the United States. Whether her opponent is former Mayor Giuliani, former Senator Thompson, or former Governor Romney, none will have her national gravitas when one on one with her. Besides which, she is being coached from the sidelines by the most masterful politician of the last fifty years--her husband, former President Bill Clinton.

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TJ, Columbus, OH — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:25:59 GMT

K-U-C-I-N-I-C-H ???????????

Yeah, he won! Amazing...Why won't people let this guy speak

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mm,ma — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:27:13 GMT

Isn't it surprising that the only way Obama can change the washington insider politics is by getting elected the president? Why can't he do the same while sitting in washington or is he an insider at present?

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Charlie Clifton Sarasota, FL — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:27:46 GMT

DENNIS !!! ... a breath of fresh air!

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Joe, TN — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:28:03 GMT

Obama won hands down. She praised her"work" during her HUSBANDS administration but ran away from her husbands mistake on NAFTA.

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Billy Graham, East Greenville, PA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:28:22 GMT

Didn't see the debate. I was babysitting my grandson and he prefers to watch lighting bugs. I think i get the picture. ANY of these candidates would be a wonderful improvement over the past eight years! It is neccessary to hold control of Congress.

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Ann Oriadha, Houston, Tx. — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:29:27 GMT

Barack was outstanding tonight and definitely won the debate! I respect and admire his stand on the issues and his sincere concern for restoring our government back to "The People" it is suppose to represent and serve! Way to go Barack! You have my vote and the vote of every member of my household.

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Anthony, Orange, TX — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:31:20 GMT

I've never been a Kucinich fan but I'm tellig you, this guy hit one out of the park tonight. Well, being Soldier Field, he was "Mr. Touchdown". I'm an Independent but he is a Democrat I could definitely vote for in a heartbeat.

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Joe, TN — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:32:51 GMT

Like Edwards Campaign manager said. Obama and Edwards have a healthcare plan. Where is Hillary's? All this time Hillary's people attacked Obama and Edwards healthcare plans and she doesnt have one her self. She expect voters to trust her. I cant trust anyone who sees no shame in taking lobbyist money. She should ask Randy Duke Cunningham, Bob Ney, Tom Delay and Jack Abramoff if lobbyist money has no influence.

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Alan Miller, Gainesville, Fl. — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:34:18 GMT

No question Hillary won the debate. hillaryclinton.com

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cherylv, arizona — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:34:36 GMT

Democrats have excellent candidates this time around. But I am sick of Obama trying to be the Messiah to the American people. He paints himself as outsider. Get real. He is arrogrant to me. They need to quit beating each other up will be used when the winner runs against a Republican in general election.

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Jackie Mac, New York, New York — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:35:33 GMT

Edwards and Kucinich "knocked it out of the field". Chris Matthews is on MSNBC talking about Clinton and Obama as the only contenders. Right now, her representative is telling Chris that Hillary is poised, presidential, etc. She was the first lady in Arkansas and in DC. She should be poised by now. But poise is not presidential. And asking us to believe that taking money from lobbyists is meaningless, pleeeeze.

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Jacob Hale, Los Angeles, California — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:36:41 GMT

Edwards and Kucinich came across as the two who care most about working folks. Edwards looked lethargic at times, but his passion shone through other times. Kucinich had his best debate ever. It's too soon for all the media's focus on the polls and the front-runners, and I fear that focus will not only diminish the degree of substance but also wreck the chances of the candidates who might make the best president.

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Ben, LA, CA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:36:42 GMT

I thought it was very telling when Sen. Clinton stated "you shouldn't always say everything you think if you're running for president." I think the American people deserve to know what our presidential candidates think about the most pressing issue of our time. I mean, this isn't Fight Club.

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Mark Brown, Cincinnati, Ohio — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:37:01 GMT

The Republicans won the debate tonight.

The Dems are running presently left of George McGovern catering to the left wing radical groups.

In the Presidential debates, the Dems will look way out of touch.

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Lonna Gooden Van Horn Northwood, Iowa — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:38:42 GMT

Dennis Kucinich won. I also like Dodd and Biden. They have the wisdom of all their experience. But OH, how I wish at the end when Kucinch was listing the bills he had introduced he would have said "And I introduced HR bill such and such to impeach Dick Cheney for high crimes and misdemeanors against the people of the United States!" With that audience he would have brought down the house and the media would have HAD to mention it and discuss it! He missed an opportunity to hit a grand slam home run. I am curious why he did not take the shot.

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Victoria Wolf, Beaumont, CA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:39:51 GMT

Kucinich won the debate ... the bigger the crowd, the more folks that learn to love him.

Positive energy may just be our only hope.

Premeditated negative actions, and knee jerk re-actions ... running ineptly from fire to fire, without workable plans in place

... only the best way to 'cut corners' and keep a healthy bottom line
... to heck with healthy humans
... whether in wars, or floods, or fires, this policy has only taken us farther down into the well
... when you find yourself in a hole ... first stop digging!!!!!

.... disaster after disaster, all accomplished, and aided and abetted by the few who will do anything to make a buck ... who would likely sell their own children ...

(and they are, if you really think of pollution/poison/food standards, climate change, crumbling infrastructure, crappy schools, and the amount of the rapidly growing national debt ... billions owed to other nations!!! China!!!)

Anything is OK if enough profit is involved for the 'right' people ... anything to keep the weapons sales going ... like the recent big sale to the Saudi's ... who cares about human rights?

(so we lose 190,000 guns ... we will just order some more at ten times the price ... 2O times, or more ... into perpetuity ... remember Cheney said something about a 'Never ending war' ... 'generations' ... and all those supplies ... food, clothing and drink ... medical supplies! ... 5 dollar TP, 100 dollar gauze bandages ... a 'pack' of 8! ... and 30 dollar hair brushes ... 'kool aid' or whatever ... soap, toothbrushes... on and on ... ammunition, repairs, refits ... I do know certain 'no bid' contractors are laughing all the way to some favorite 'Cayman' bank. Or are all the big banks now in Dubai? )

The idea of a real Dept. of Peace is like rare rain falling on desert seeds! The idea of someone who really does love America, and believes in her people, with the necessary deep understanding of her past, and with a lot of faith ... faith in the ability of each individual to develop, and contribute to their family, and country, and their own cultural society, to the best of their own potential.

Kucinich was the winner! ... and is a winner!

I see a real American hero in Dennis Kucinich, with a lifetime of service in public office, who would, without doubt, include ALL Americans in his administration. All Americans!

He believes in the Constitution ... The Bill of Rights!!! ... the following means something ... 'all are created equal, with certain inalienable rights .... ' Rights ... as human beings.

Check the issues, and find out what Dennis thinks at:

http://youtube.com/denniskucinich

... and why I strongly feel he would make an excellent president!

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Gary Kent, Burnsville, NC — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:40:06 GMT

Kucinich is giving voice to my feelings. His honesty and directness is so refreshing. We need this man as our next President!

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Alex Luthor, Madison, WI — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:40:11 GMT

I'd say Biden did the best, clinching it with his one word answer. He certainly can walk the walk and talk the talk.
Followed by a surprising Kuchinich.

Obama did very well. He'll make an excellent president in 2012.

Hilary: As much as I want to see a woman as president, she's no Maggie Thatcher. She doesn't listen. A good leader listens.

Most of the candidates didn't even answer the question asked, spouting off their own speeches instead.

I missed Mr. Gravel :(
I really liked this stadium format.

(For the record, I am an independent voter)

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Katrina, Miami, FL — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:40:57 GMT

Thank you, Keith. He asked tough questions - the questions we all wanted asked. And he gave each candidate the opportunity to answer attacks directly. Can he moderate all the debates from now on?

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Tanya and Mike in Iowa — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:43:56 GMT

I am so completely unimpressed with Barack Obama. He is the most UNpresidential candidate in the Democratic Party (after Gravel).

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Sammy, Orlando, Florida — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:45:15 GMT

Kucinich hands down won tonight, followed by Obama. Edwards was trying too hard to pander and came up short. And what is up with Biden attacking Edwards and Obama.

Very good substantive debate though.

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T.S. Golden — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:47:09 GMT

Hillary is getting crammed down our throat. She was booed several times and Chris Matthews and his bogus panel state she won the debate? Hillary is the corporate shill, and with MSNBC being a corporate shill as well, it is no-wonder they spend so much wasted breath stating she won. The post-coverage was completely ludicrous. Keith did a good job. The winners were Obama, Kucinich, and Edwards placed third. Hillary did not win and hopefully lost ground. Dodd, Biden, and Richardson should just drop out instead of embarrassing themselves consistently by kiss up to Hillary for the VP spot.

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Ryan — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:54:34 GMT

Kucinich won... im not voting democrat this time though. We need an educated leader.... im voting Ron Paul... although id love to see a Paul/Kucinich 2008

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Ryan — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:56:14 GMT

And the winners are:
1. Keith
2. Kucinich
3. Obama

(agreed)
i watched closely and with absolutly no bias.

im still voting Ron Paul...

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J C Sunnyvale, CA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:57:25 GMT

Obama,Biden,and Kucinch did a great job tonight.I expected more from Edwards.However,Hillary Clinton was definitely "in the drivers seat" tonight.Also,I watch the Keith Olbermann Show as often as possible,but his "Barry Bonds" question to Obama was bellow-the-belt! I happen to be a huge Barry Bonds fan .At the same time, I do understand the anger over steroid use in sports today.Regardless,Keith Olbermann tells it like it is,and he is still the man!!!

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Thomas Bruce, Saint Petersburg, FL — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:59:31 GMT

Kucinich won this debate hands down. Some of the other candidates performed well but Kucinich was simply extraordinary.

And The Winner is?

Erica, Cleveland OH — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:59:36 GMT

Tonight, Dennis Kucinich's message rang true - as it always does. Maybe more importantly tonight, Dennis Kucinich's message is resonating throughout America. I watched the debate, I watched Chris Matthews, and I'm reading these comments. Throughout I've heard validation and confirmation that Americans want AND ARE READY FOR the solutions that Dennis has embraced and championed his entire political career.

I'm already a supporter, a cheerleader, and I want to share some resources to embolden any reader impressed by Dennis or not to perhaps visit Dennis' sites: http://www2.kucinich.us (issues) and http://action.dennis4president.com (action center)
and take a closer look. I feel that the people are catching on - that choosing Dennis is a courageous and worthwhile choice.

But like I said, I AM a supporter. So if you're wary about my enthusiasm or motivation, just try this:
http://www.dehp.net/candidate/

So far nearly 100,000 people have input their stance on the issues to see with which candidate they best match up. So far, Dennis Kucinich has been the first choice of 51122 people (out of 90424). That wasn't the intention or expectation the programmer put up that site, but (in his words) "it is certainly interesting".

Thanks for the opportunity to share my opinion.

P.S.
Nit-picky, yet I want to mention that Keith seemed to be overly sensitive to Dennis' countdown timers (while giving others twice or thrice their given time), and while his comments toward Dennis seemed almost snarky at times (especially his final comment after Dennis final words), Dennis demonstrated from start to finish the integrity and clarity that the office of President so desperately needs.

And The Winner is?

Louis Simpson — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:04:19 GMT

After listening to the debate I think that if the American people want change in there individual lives
that only Obama and Dennis represent true change.
Hilliary represents Corporate America and status
quo. She is too divisive to get anything through
Congress. Obama and Dennis represent fresh air.
I hope that the Democrats will not be hoodwinked again.

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Louis Simpson — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:05:39 GMT

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Brian, Wayne, PA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:05:45 GMT

OBAMA WON HANDS DOWN!! Hillary is more of the same, stale thinking that got us into most of the messes we currently face. And she will only mobilize the frustrated Republicans to get out and vote!

Also, MSNBC completely mischaracterized Obama's speech about Pakistan (the David Shuster report) Obama clarified what the media has been misrepresenting and took EVERYONE on the stage on and WON! He is the true leader with the wisdom and vision that this nation desperately needs!

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Steven Beam Daytona Beach, FL — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:05:48 GMT

Obama? You should all see his speech and hear exactly what he said! He stood there and looked at everyone and LIED. He tried to clean up another foreign policy flub. Why would he lie when there is irrefutable evidence (i.e. video tape of his speech) of his statement concerning Pakistan? People should wake up and realize that it's nice to have someone that plays to the crowd, but that doesn't make a President. Get on board the Hillary wagon and help move our country forward!

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Dan (Lafayette, CA) — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:06:08 GMT

Obama has improved his debating skills and he did a formitable job. Hillary did what she had to do by staying out of minor fights. Dodd sounded angry, not authoritative angry, but "dang it's hot out here and I feel like shouting" angry. Biden was forceful and looked the part of President but he just couldn't stay on point. Richardson looked stiff and awkward again in the debates...he just doesn't seem to do well in front of large crowds.

The two big winners...Kucinich and Edwards. Kucinich is no longer the crazy uncle that you keep locked in his room! He was smart and sounded sophisticated. He scored major points tonight, and he could be the proverbial "Perot" of the democrats...the guy that forces issues and makes other candidates talk about them.

Edwards, from a substance point of view, was on point and made his points. However, he seemed to lack style for the first round of questioning. He sounded too angry even though he points were well made. In the second and third rounds he really hit some home runs even though his style wasn't fully there.

Overall, I don't think this debate changes anything, the top three will remain and maybe Biden gets a little bounce and gets closer to Richardson, maybe...but really the winner has to be Edwards because he's already the candidate that is seen as the most favorable by organized labor and he did nothing to hurt himself with regards to that tonight.

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Greg, Urbandale, Iowa — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:07:18 GMT

If you get through all the politcal "muck", the only canidate that knows the problems and PRESENTS any soultion is Edwards imho.... All the canidates can talk until they turn blue but the question is HOW are they planning on fixing the problems they speak on???? Edwards clearly has a plan.

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Aidyn, NY, NY — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:09:27 GMT

Hillary was great tonight!! I feel so happy for her.

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Steven Beam Daytona Beach, FL — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:12:02 GMT

HaHa! phyllis from dallas!! Chris Matthews a Hillary fan?? You obviously don't look at things objectively. Chris Matthews bashes Hillary every chance he gets and brown-noses Obama at every turn. It's a good thing we have objective viewers like Chuck Todd and David Schuster to bring us the facts!

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Wendy T, Independence, MO — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:12:21 GMT

Dennis Kucinich IS the worker's candidate. BAR NONE!

http://www.dennis4president.com/

Let's start filling in the hole we're in & climb to a better America for every individual sovereign citizen!

Dennis Kucinich or Ron Paul are America's best hope in 2008! Get fired up for TRUE liberty, not the corporate elitist "new freedom" we are getting now!

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Wendy T, Independence, MO — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:12:54 GMT

Dennis Kucinich IS the worker's candidate. BAR NONE!

www.dennis4president.com

Let's start filling in the hole we're in & climb to a better America for every individual sovereign citizen!

Dennis Kucinich or Ron Paul are America's best hope in 2008! Get fired up for TRUE liberty, not the corporate elitist "new freedom" we are getting now!

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NancyG, West Hartford CT — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:18:52 GMT

I agree with Paul of Woodbridge WA who posted above, "I'm trying to figure out how Biden was Clinton's surrogate, when he defended Obama's statements on Pakistan as already public U.S. policy. Chuck...?"

Biden defended Obama and said that the "truth" is that Obama's stance on Pakistan is in fact CURRENT U.S. policy and not some make-believe out-there idea that Clinton and Dodd wanted to characterize it.

But earlier posters have said the main point better than I can: Clinton's advice to not say what you think to the American public is something she's going to regret. Also that "I'm your girl" stuff. She didn't bake cookies back in 1992; who on earth is going to believe she's EVER held a vacuum cleaner in 2008?

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MT, Denver, CO — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:19:14 GMT

Larry Gianakos from Ohio - "fifteen years in national politics" for Hillary Clinton? Interesting. Assume then you are counting her time as First Lady? Does that mean that Laura Bush will have had 8 years in politics by the time her husband is done? Running on one's husband's record seems rather weak, doesn't it? It would be great to elect a woman but someone who is substantive on her own.

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sonya, atlanta, ga — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:20:27 GMT

We live in dangerous times, but anyone who voted for the Iraqi war should be disqualified. There is a reason why not many senators ever become President, and that reason is that the longer they have been in the washington the more remove from reality and more agreeable to the status quo. This is a moment in history that doesn't come very often to put our democracy on the right path not the same old path with different faces.

Don't be fooled by HRC, she clings so much to Bill on all his policies but is now saying Nafta is wrong.

She say's Bush/Cheny secret forgein policy plans were wrong, but the she wouldn't tell the American people what her foreign policies plans are. She just validated that she is indeed Bush/Cheny lite.

HRC said she can unite the country but says she is ready to fight the right. Didn't Bush say he was the compassionate conservative. Look where his lies have taken us.

I am a woman, and would love to see a woman President, but if we nominate her she will set that cause back 200 years.

Hillary is not the right women for this period of time.

America don't fall for it,
Obama is the right man, for the right reason at the right time!

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Deborah, Vernon, CT — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:21:20 GMT

Senator Obama won the debate tonight. He clarified some of the mis-information about his speech last week on foreign policy. I agree with many of the previous comments, why is the media telling us that Hillary Clinton was the winner when we know she was NOT the winner.

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R. Northern California — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:24:10 GMT

Kucinich won. Now where is the voting, NBC, so we can all see some tangible results?

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DC Insider, DC — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:24:34 GMT

I guess no one cared to point out during the debate the very insightful piece in today's Washington Post available at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/06/AR2007080601161.html

Will Senators Clinton, Obama, Biden and Dodd oppose the efforts of Senator Reid and Schumer to block legislation to prevent hedge fund and private equity partners, who make multiple millions a year in income, from paying lower tax rates than AFL-CIO members? Will John Edwards tell us whether he paid a lower tax rate on the recent income he earned as an advisor at such a firm? Will they push for Congress to pass legislation to bring tax fairness this year, or are their personal political futures, which depend on campaign funds from carried interest interests, more important than fairness.
Actually, there is no good political answer to these questions for the Democratic candidates because any answer will only point out that they are either political opportuntists that don't really believe in fairness and helping the little guy or believe in economic policies that will scare the people that drive the nation's economy (i.e., the majority of voters).

BTW-Nearly every American has multiple lobbyists working for their interests in Washington. In fact, the most powerful lobbyists in Washington today work at the AFL-CIO, the Trial Lawyers' Association and the numerous so called "public interest" groups that are funded by George Soros' money. If you really want to decrease the number and influence of lobbyists, simply decrease the size and influence of the Federal government.

Finally, someone should ask the campaign of Senator Obama how much money they have collected from the spouses of Washington lobbyists.

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Steven — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:29:57 GMT

I agree with all of those who are supporting Barack Obama. And to all those supporting Hillary Clinton, I am utterly confused. The only reason I keep hearing is that she is tough. About what? What are her positions/plans? At least the other candidates have actually put out something. I read somewhere that college educated women are in a majority voting for Senator Obama and those w/o a college education are voting for Senator Clinton, that's worth noting if you Clinton supporters believe in the "national" polls. Is it because the more educated you are, the more likely you will be to actually read their statements/positions in full? Does it also mean that if you aren't educated, you'll simply vote for her because she's a woman and you liked Bill. If so, God help us. People, for God's sake, do you really think the Republicans aren't salivating about Hillary being the nominee. Are the Hillary supporters so awe struck at the thought of the first woman president that they'll let themselves be fooled. Do ya'll think the Republicans don't have the goods on Hillary? Why would they bring them out now? Why do you think they are going after Barack w/ all the misrepresentations of his comments. Ask yourselves...if Pakistan wasn't doing anything to nail the terrorists and there was credible evidence they were planning something.....you wouldn't go after them? That's what Sen. Obama said. Also, why is it naive and inexperienced to talk to other countries about our differences. It's crazy not to. Our current policies have worked real well doing the opposite. Which is what Hillary wants to continue. Another thing that is absolutely crazy is the complaints that Sen. Obama would take nukes off the table. Anyone who thinks we should nuke anyone is completely nuts. All the guys who had anything to do with the creation of the damn things became advocates against them. Please people do not be fooled....I am all for a woman to be President...but not Hillary. Barack will be an awesome President who will choose an excellent team to help him get this country back on track. An actual REAL CHANGE!!! I hope more people think so. This country has already given the Clintons 8 years, and that's plenty. OBAMA '08!!!!!!!!

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Austin Texas — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:30:09 GMT

Please read this one!!! At the debate tonight watch Sen. Clinton turn and wink with her left eye at Chris Dodd before she spoke about what Obama said last week about Pakistan . These two are teaming up on Obama. Sen. Clinton is letting other people speak for her so she would not have to respond. This is crazy. Go Obama!!!

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Josh Kornfield, Miami, Florida — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:33:06 GMT

Hillary won the debate tonight. She reduced Obama to a pathetic dimwit who in order to score cheap poltical points...risks nuclear war and the end of the world. Musharref stands between stability and destruction. Threatening to invade without regard to Pakistan's national soveriegnty is so reckless that I am suprised that Obama isn't at the bottom of the polls. I used to respect him. However, with his promise to talk with world leaders regardless of the state of events and his posture against Pakistan he has lost all respect.
Hillary defended herself from attack after attack. She was clearly the sharpest debater on the stage. Edwards' cheap appeals to union ties ("Ive walked Saturdays and Sundays") should get him nowhere. Biden was right. You prove your loyalty to unions by showing how you were with them when times were rough or it was risky. Edwards only acts when it's politcally convenient.

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Colin Mincy, New York, NY — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:34:14 GMT

I thought that all the candidates were great. The winners were clearly Obama and Edwards.

To me, Joe Biden was a big LOSER. Joe Biden as usual came across as the angry, blowhard that he is. How in the world he took a heartfelt question from an AFL-CIO member to offer a one sentence condolence and revert back to a previously answered question about Pakistan is outrageous. And as far as his attack on John Edwards, Joe Biden has been in the Senate for DECADES, what legislation has he put through to help unionized workers, to advance the cause of the working man? Oh that's right he voted for NAFTA...that's his contribution. Thanks Joe.

Biggest mistake: Hillary Clinton subtantiated what Barack and others are saying when they refer to her as the old WAshington guard when she said that politicians shouldn't say everything they think about. We could kind of use that kind of honesty and open dialogue from the next President of the United States. No more calculated politics...the whole truth, nothing but the truth in REAL TIME.

The winner...John Edwards. He was strong, on message, sincere, and he has specific proposals to combat the questions that were posed to him.

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Justin, New York, NY — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:34:42 GMT

This was Hilliary's debate, she stumbled badly on the issues of lobbyist and foreign policy (A president shouldn't always say what they think?) and she was rightly booed for it.

Obama and Kucinich took care of business tonight.

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Dave M. , Scottsdale,AZ — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:35:54 GMT

The top message of the night was made by the disabled steel worker who lost 1/3 his pension and his healthcare. If the Democrats are smart this will be a center point of TV spots from now until the election!

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S, Nashville,TN — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:35:56 GMT

My money is on the dark horse. Way to go Sea Biscuit!

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John Stuart Florida — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:37:01 GMT

Chuck Todd confused Biden -who stated that it is policy settled to go after Osama Bin turd head if we know where he is- with Dodd tonight and Dodd is running for VP under Hillary. Did any one notice the wink from Hillary to Dodd on their planned attack on Obama --that failed miserably. He is outside and they act and strut like insiders -- you know the insiders who got us into iraq and aligned us so closely with Israel that we have no room to maneuver. She is disgusting at best and I cannot believe anyone would vote for her.Bullyiani will kick her from here to the kingdom. A DEMOCRAT MUST WIN FLORIDA AND OHIO TO OCCUPY THE WH, AND SHE WILL GET NEITHER. SHE IS A LOSER AND A CLAIM TO FEMINIST FAME IS THAT SHE MARRIED A WINNER. DISGUSTING AND OUTRAGEOUS. IF UNLIKELY BUT... SHE WINS AMERIKA DESERVES WHAT IT GETS. A CHIEF LOBBYIST WITH A BIG PENSION...

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Robert, Chicago, IL — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:38:30 GMT

Sea Biscuit won tonight. I have admired and identified with Kucinich's politics for a long time. Tonight, though, Kucinich wasn't merely right on the issues; he was looking much more like a credible candidate. On the basis of this evening's performance, I plan to give to his campaign.

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G.Stern — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:40:09 GMT

Hillary...... you are not "my girl"......
Sen. Barack Obama is THE man !!!
I want his intelligence in the Oval Office and how refreshing THAT will be !!!

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G.Stern — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:42:56 GMT

Hillary...... you are not "my girl"......
Sen. Barack Obama is THE man !!!
I want his intelligence in the Oval Office and how refreshing THAT will be !!!

GREAT JOB KEITH !!!!

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Carrie, Grand Rapids, MI — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:43:26 GMT

Dennis Kucinich. I'm sick of hearing about "top tier" candidates. This is the PRIMARY. Let US decide who is best in this crowd ... not who the media is enamored with at the moment. Equal time and coverage for ALL candidates.

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Claude Zachary, Santa Monica, CA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:43:37 GMT

KUCINiCH is the only one who truly spoke honestly and represented his OWN principles, not that of campaign strategists. He is the only one with REAL ideas that will help reverse the horror of the past 27 years of evil presidents.

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Greg Hill — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:43:46 GMT

I thought it interesting that Obama got the Bonds question not Keith's personal fav Hillary.It was a no win question for Obama and Keith knew it.Black people largly support Bonds and white people think he's a cancer on the sport.He tries to be subtle but he cant mask his support of Hillary.MSNBC insults us by having Pat B as a commentator on these debates.Pats deeply partison and his flattering remarks for Hillary is expected.He knows Hillary is the republicans dream candidate.Its easier to attack Bill and Hillary then to go after a black man.Furthermore the last thing an ultra consevative like Pat wants is a brother in the White House.Ggreg

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David, Iowa — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:46:36 GMT

If Pat Buchanan says Hillary won the debate, you better run from that candidate. Buchanan, Billy Kristol, Krathammer, The Belt Way Boys and most of the talking heads on TV including some in the MSM have all joined this Hillary Bandwagon lately. The republicans would love to run against Hillary it seems.Once again Obama turned the beltway nuances thrown at him by Hillary and her surrogates and made it a battle about policy. And he won hands down.

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Blue Knuckle — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:48:18 GMT

Senator Clinton was loudly and passionately booed on several occasions. MSNBC's pundits seemed to have missed that. Obama's counterpunches and Kucinich's crowd-pleasing would seem to have stolen the night.

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Andy Slocumbe — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:53:53 GMT

I've come to the conclusion that if Mrs. Clinton didn't respond to any questions in a debate, Chuck Todd would still declare her the winner!

THANKFULLY, the public knows better!!!

Why is it that as she's talking, her voice continues to go up, and uP, and UP until she's close to yelling?

Notice too how Chuck doesn't mention how many times she was BOO'ed. Face it Todd, she was pretty dismal tonight.

I think that while Kucinich rocked tonight, and Edwards certaintly didn't do any harm to his campaign, Senator Obama was the CLEAR WINNER.

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Blue Knuckle — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:55:48 GMT

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Bob Lamoore — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:58:29 GMT

What’s all the support for Hillary? Did she and Rupert buy off all the stations? It’s clear that only you reporter see her as a leader. What’s the real reason for all this Hillary support form the media she has not earned it, are you guys trying to get Tony Snow’s job for Hillary’s camp.

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paul — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 03:03:19 GMT

Hillary's the unimpressive winner.

Debate analysis:
http://political-buzz.com/2007/08/07/afl-cio-democratic-debate-analysis/

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Victoria Wolf, Beaumont, CA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 03:03:57 GMT

Kucinich beat Clinton on the Daily Kos Poll!!!!

>>>>Who had the best performance?
Biden
3% 170 votes
Clinton
18% 913 votes
Dodd
3% 141 votes
Edwards
26% 1284 votes
Kucinich
19% 965 votes
Obama
28% 1406 votes
Richardson
3% 141 votes

| 5020 votes

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Rob,marion,SC — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 03:16:41 GMT

This time around party means nothing to me. PAUL, KUCINCH,GRAVEL. Thats my voting order

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AJ — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 03:17:27 GMT

It's pretty obvious Biden was going after Edwards because he was trying to prevent him from getting labor endorsements. It's too bad he had to lie in the process; Edwards had a 97% AFL-CIO vote scorecard over his career, the Union Presidents know this they aren't stupid, so his little fib won't mean anything

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Robert The Woodlands, TX — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 03:22:51 GMT

After watching the debate my vote is for....Ron Paul. Dennis Kucinich is a close second. How about Paul for president and Kucinich for VP? Seems like that would be a win/win for everyone.

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Lilly K, Miami, Fl. — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 03:23:10 GMT

Hillary gave well rehearsed politically correct answers. She hasn't a clue about running anything.
She gets by only because she is a woman. The other
candidates hesitate to call her on her mistakes.
Who is she to correct another candidate who is more
experienced than she is. It is true, Chris Matthews
should stop his gushing over this overrated woman.

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Alex, Detroit — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 03:23:30 GMT

What are you guys talking about. THE AUDIENCE WON this debate hands down. They were smart, savvy and new how to steer the conversation because they wanted answers. I think it was shameful that Biden didn't answer that Mine Worker's Wife's question.

Everyone who tried to attack O tonight got booed, finally a politician who is speaking for the actual people.

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GP, Norfolk, VA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 03:34:48 GMT

Biden, for the 3rd consecutive debate, showed he's the most knowledgeable candidate in the race. More experience and more knowledge on how to use it than any person on stage or off it. As long as the media labels him "second tier" he'll stay there; the second the country gets to see him as much as Hillary or Obama (A FIRST TERM SENATOR), the polls will swing his way fast. Hillary is a good at debating and can dodge questions beautifully but for those looking for a true democratic candidate, look anywhere else. She's as centrist as they come in this party. Granted, other than Biden she has the most experience and leadership potential.

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Stacey — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 03:51:12 GMT

I can't beleive MSNBC calls this an analysis. Where are the serious journalists. The summary above sounds like a boxing or beauty contest review written by a 5th grader. Comments were misquoted and there isn't anything of substance here. The power of the media...please. I know journalist come with a point of view but Mr. Todd is such a Clinton partisan it's emabarrassing.
Why do Clinton supporters keep saying she's so smart and experienced. That's just riducules. Everyone on the stage is smart, Obama was President of the Harvard Law review. Many of them, namely Richards, Biden, and Dodd are far more "experienced" (they worked for Uncle Sam much longer).
Clinton, Dodd, Edwards and Biden lacked the courage to say no to the President when it mattered. They failed to be tough or smart. For those of you who lambast Bush and the Republican Congress for the war, ask yourself how you can support many of the Democrats that are running. They say people get the leaders they deserve.

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Lakisha St.Louis — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 03:51:47 GMT

Obama was the man tonight. Hillary was a bummer

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Sean — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:00:08 GMT

Barack Obama and Denis Kucinich were the CLEAR, ABSOLUTE VICTORS tonight, despite what the pundits say to get ratings.

Winners

Obama- Singlehandedly took down attacks from Clinton, Biden, and Dodd and getting a huge applause while doing so

Kucinich- Got HUGE applauses

THE ONES THAT DID OK

Edwards- he seemed a little weak but was still ok

Clinton- Did okay but she got wayyyy to many boos

LOSERS

Biden- got tackled by Obama, wayy to many boos

Dodd- also got tackled by Obama

Richardson- i forgot he was there

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911truthdotorg — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:00:34 GMT

If anyone but Dennis Kucinich or Ron Paul gets elected, this country will cease to exist!....All the rest will keep the status quo and not undo one thing that the bush crime family has perpetrated on the Constitution and this country....I'd love to see a Kucinich/Paul ticket, or vice versa....And that's assuming that bush doesn't pull off another "false flag terror attack", bomb Iran, declare martial law and cancel the election....The bush crime family was absolutely involved with 9/11....Please watch these Google videos: 9/11 Press for Truth, Loose Change 2nd Edition, America: Freedom to Fascism

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Vik, Beverly Hills, CA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:00:44 GMT

Hillary voted for the war + she wants to be sneaky and secretive (Nixon, Cheney) by not being upfront with voters = she is unfit to be presidient

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash. — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:05:58 GMT

Hillary once again showed she is the one with the
experience and political skills to be president
on day one.

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Brett, San Diego, Ca — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:13:03 GMT

Go Biden!!!!

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Abraham, SF, CA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:19:24 GMT

The win of this debat the United States of America. But I am a little bit disappointed by all specialist want be that try to pick a winner. We know how wrong they were during the 2004 presidential election. I strongly believe that all the wanna bees need to consult the people before they start predicting winners and losers.
Vive USA

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Cindy, Daton OH — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:22:38 GMT

So Chris, so you say Hilary was "majestic". She walks on water and you continue to sing high praises to the goddess. What is up with you guys in the media who continue to ram her down our throats? What debate were you watching? She was BOOED by a working class audience. You folks in the media are completely out of touch with the viewers. I was watching the debate at a neighborhood after-work watering hole with about 50 people, mostly dems and they gave it to Obama & Edwards. They were CHEERING them. Clinton was flat. The moment you talking heads started to open your mouths and predictably started to hail to the queen, people in the bar started throwing peanuts at the tv. You guys are completely out of touch and off the mark.

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John — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:26:50 GMT

Keith was a GREAT moderator, he kept to the rules and was really funny also

Keith and Cooper should take turns moderating the debates from now on

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Heshi , Norman, OK — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:28:35 GMT

Hillary needs more speech lessons from Bill. She reverts to hard edged, higher pitch, campaign sound bites tooooooo easilty.

I didn't like, and the audience didn't like the "thanks for that question on pensions & lost health benefits but, let me answer this first----got to get that planned response in---oh, yeah getting back to your company going bankrupt to avoid paying your pension & your family not able to get health care. Let me see if I can squeeze an answer in here about that.

There should be more booing when they decide to answer another question--and their mike could be turned off.

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Tommy Ates, Austin, TX — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:30:53 GMT

Obama deftly defended both Dodd, Biden, and Clinton.

The "naive" has safety been put to bed. Obama articulately stating he is advocating a "common sense", transparent foreign policy for the American people, and removing it from the Beltway realm of "Washington insiders".

Clearly, Obama is the political deliverance voters need.

http://www.barackobama.com

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Khan, Cupertino, California — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:32:51 GMT

If Right wingers win election in Pakistan in Jan 2008, then we should blame these immature politicians like Obama abd Tom (Republican).

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James Bernd — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:40:52 GMT

Chris Matthew is anything but a Hillary fan! He hates her guts and had the prudence to praise her performance! I think that Hillary had a good performance, while Obama was also strong in his approach to the issues, but he forgot that the leader of Canada, our neighbor is the Prime Minister not the President. Haha! That shows you his naiveness in such affairs. Maybe, he should take a year off and study at the Georgetown Foreign Affairs School!

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DAVE JOHNSON SAVANNAH, GA. — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:41:19 GMT

EDWARDS, EDWARDS, EDWARDS THE CHAMPION OF THE WORKING CLASS. HE WON HANDS DOWN!!! BINDEN WORST, IGNORED THE MINERS WIFE'S QUESTION! HILLARY JUST MORE CORPERATE TALKING POINTS, FIRE FIGHTERS for EDWARDS/OBAMA 2008

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Richard — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:47:34 GMT

Hillary was BOO'd - but Chuck Todd always has his Hillary glasses on - so he didn't see or hear.

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Bob Pylant — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:48:40 GMT

What a dream team Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich would be! I can only hope that if neither one of them wins their party's nomination that the two will run as a third Party - Call them the TRUTHITARIANS for lack of any better political term - GO PAUL AND KUCINICH... out of Iraq, Out of War, Fix our Country, Reduce the Government etc. etc. etc....

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annefrank — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:49:36 GMT

John Edwards was assertive - and did well.

Hillary/Murdoch08

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Margaret, Colombia, SC — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:51:11 GMT

Hillary's chief strategist is a union buster.

http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-penn7aug07,1,739538,

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William, Ocala, FL — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:53:28 GMT

Ron Paul is for smaller government - like Republicans.
Vote Ron Paul - vote for more bridge collapses!

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Tanner, Chapel Hill, NC — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:58:25 GMT

Why are all of y'all so ignorant to think that we Dems stand a chance with a Yankee on the ticket. NONE of my fellow Rep friends who are considering voting for a Dem will vote for anyone but Edwards. Being a native Carolinian, I can tell y'all that Clinton, Obama, and Biden don't stand a chance down here. The northeast is always Dem,,,,why would we put someone that will obviously carry those votes anyway? I'm so sick of people saying Edwards couldn't carry his own state, when in fact, the reason people didn't vote for him was because Kerry was #1 on the ticket. I had a hard time with that one even...but seriously, if y'all want any chance for '08, you need to give the nomination to Edwards. Believe it or not, the poverty pitch is doing very well in the appalachians, and there's enough Carolinians that are viewing the trial lawyer side of him as the only one that will take on big business.

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Marc, Nashville — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 05:00:22 GMT

The winner was Barack Obama hands down. Wasn't even close. His response to Dodd was the clip of the night. I know I'm sick of these sycophants who voted for this war trying to lecture him about foreign policy and I'm glad he said as much. He rocked tonight and even better was the crowd booing Hillary!

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Wed, 08 Aug 2007 05:01:31 GMT

Gotta go with Hillary. Im tired of loosing and Obama is an assured loss for the dems in 08. He gives a great speech, but do the research his, money isn't as clean as he claims. Not to mention his inexperience is the easy "swit boat" ad for 08. Clinton gets us back on track and gets the job done.

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Luther Limely, Hog Mountain, GA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 05:03:05 GMT

Pigly Do Wah. I say.

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vanreuter — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 05:12:01 GMT

Shuster on, "Truth Squad",segment of the post-debate show, proved conclusively that Obama LIED about what he really said in his speech last week, by playing Both statements. Dodd was telling the truth.
Since when did sharing the same general point of view make someone a, "surrogate"?
It was obvious who the winners were to all but the Obama-boozled members of the Obama-nation.
Kucinich, who has no more chance of being the democratic candidate than I do, having the extreme left flank all to himself, and with nothing to lose, had by far the best night with the live crowd, and made Edwards, who NEEDED to sell himself to big labor as THEIR candidate, into a wimp.
Hillary had the most quotable line, sure to appear in EVERY story in tomorrow's newspapers;"If you want someone who can stand up to them (The republican machine)and win,
I'm Your Girl".

Van

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vanreuter, NY NY — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 05:14:59 GMT

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D Kelly, Arcata CA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 05:20:07 GMT

I'm a big fan of Keith but I think he really blew it at the end. Really disappointed in him. Wasting 7 minutes asking that asinine last question of all candidates was inexplicable. And the Barry Bond question for Obama just before that was way out of line; he didn't put anyone else on the spot like that all night long.
Kucinich had all the best answers, said all the right things, and if anything will get only a slight bump in the polls for it. Follow the money

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Big Schrib — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 05:22:11 GMT

As a member of the armed forces who has served in afghanistan i tend to agree with Obama. There are threats in Iraq but there are also threats in Afghanistan that seem to be overlooked. We need a president that will Grab DC by the balls and squeeze the living crap out of it, and put in real people in office. That believes in the American Way that our founding fathers started this great country on!!!

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Big Schrib — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 05:22:11 GMT

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Yiannis, Baltimore, MD — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 05:36:25 GMT

It's funny how so many people who loved Bill when he won without any foreign policy experience, but now somehow Hillary's foreign policy experience is her biggest asset?

WTF?

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JimmieFromDayton — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 05:38:49 GMT

Senator Obama is just on a another level compared to these guys. I respect joe biden for his service, bill richardson a great candidate as well, kucinich samething. But Senator Obama is the people's candidate and the MSM can spin it anyway they like the people will speak in this election.

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Joe — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 05:48:04 GMT

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Paul, Orlando, FL. — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 06:00:53 GMT

I agree that Kucinich won the debate just by being spunky, straightforward, and honest. Sleazy candidates repel me. Plus, I like where he is on Iraq and withdrawl from NAFTA/WTO. But I'm for Ron Paul because he goes much further in those directions.

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cpaul, NY — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 06:24:48 GMT

Hillary: definitely smarter, absolutely ready. Obama: great Ideas(probably not ready, but good for taking a chance on).
Edwards: great ideas, but problems with expressing himself (trying to hard??)
but watch out with "Sea biscuit" a little to the left, but we have gone extremely right for 8 years..
Definetely, any of them way better than "dumby"

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Cathy, San Diego, California — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 06:29:18 GMT

I support Obama but have to give kudos to Kucinich. He should definitely be up there ahead of Biden and Dodd. His honesty and passion is terrific. Senator Biden hopefully apologized to that poor widow. How self-centered must he be to discount her question the way he did. Barack is on target about the Washington insiders view of when the American People should be told about what a President should or would do. Hillary is too inside the beltway. Of course, the best is how much better the Dems are than the sleezy Republicans.

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John Johnson — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 06:43:38 GMT

Obama? come on! Canada doesn't have a "president" as he said. Canada has a Prime Minister.

That one comment explains his foreign knowledge.

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jjGA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 06:44:55 GMT

Missed this one. By any stretch was a single question asked of the candidates regarding their stance on illegal alien amnesty and border security? I expect not - Clinton and Obama have been in the pro illegal camps of LaRaza so we know they have sold us out. It would be nice if the moderators would address this issue as it is a very real and important issue to many Americans. The media apparently supports illegal aliens and open borders as does Bush and Kennedy for they never bring up the subject in a debate. Perhaps it was addressed in this debate - I am asking as I didn't see the debate but sounds like a good one. And yes, Sea Biscuit talks with more sense than any of them when it comes the ordinary American CITIZEN and what this nation should stand for. Big money will beat him down and any other candidate that hasn't crawled in bed with the lobbyists. WE can vote one at a time though - they have the dollars but we have the power of the vote. Border security and a nation overrun with illegal aliens that are crippling if not destroying our social services -- and my guess is since big business wants the cheap illegal labor to keep our wages down and they don't want to have to give up one red cent for health insurance benefits or retirment benefits to workers or even maintain safe working conditions - you won't hear much in these debates. But then, big business pays for the media as well - let's make sure we keep them happy as America goes to hell in a handbasket. We had better have somebody for prez who loves this country more than the almighty dollar or the spoiled little rich boys like Dubya who think it is all a game and play with the lives of our brave soldiers like they are toys. Obama is just too green to take on this job at this time. Maybe next round, but we can't afford to have a person with so little experience and the lack of wisdom that comes with living a bit longer than he has. We have an idiot in office now with tunnel vision. Obama needs to follow awhile and gain the wisdom that comes with time before we turn him loose at the wheel. Any of them willing to stand up to and win over the insurance, drug and oil lobbyists are worth seriously considering. But WHICH one will secure our borders and enforce our laws before all our cities are bankrupt and have NO medical facilities left because we are giving a free ride to illegal aliens and their children only to make those hiring them richer still. Google numbersusa and see the facts on what illegal immigration and open borders are doing to us as a nation -- not where we need our nation to be headed. Look at the population numbers now and what they will be in 5, 10, 15 years. We have a flood and must secure the dam or be drowned.

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Jerry, Mpls, MN — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 06:50:43 GMT

MSNBC is now becoming the Clinton network and I do not like it. Report what happened and not cheer for Hillary. I am tried of always listening to so called reports and ex-politians that support Clinton not have a balance it. It seems to me that MSNBC is now against OBAMA. What was that Keith Question about Barry Bond? Oh we have to reminded that Obama is black. That was a stupid question.
Chris Matthews love affair with Hillary is getting on my nerves. How many pro-Hillary people did he have on. Was that fair and balanced? Enough said.

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Stephen, Niagara Falls, NY — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 06:55:46 GMT

Keith did a fantastic job moderating - this and the Howard debate have been the best yet.

And DENNIS KUCINICH clearly showed why he is the one America, and the World, needs. He answered the questions directly, intelligently, and thoughtfully.

He walks the walk - and he's been with the American people his whole life. Dennis has sacrificed a 'career' because he stood on principle.

He represents you, and me: http://www.dehp.net/candidate/index.php

Dennis Kucinich was clear and away the winner...KUCINICH for PRESIDENT!

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Lee LaRue, Paris, TX — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 06:57:51 GMT

Edwards won, no contest. Kucinich was second. I would vote for either of the two. Hillary -- please, please, please stop kissing her a**, Chris! She sounded even more strident than usual. If she's the nominee, I will consider a third party candidate.

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Joey Redzich, Jackson, WY — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 07:04:11 GMT

Personally...I think the clear-cut winner of tonight's debate was Gvr. Mitt Romney. Many of you will ask...huh?
First of all, as senator Clinton recommended, he didn't speak his mind on the issues (might have had to do something with him not being there)...although he has mirrored Sen. Obama's standpoint on speaking his mind in any Republican or mixed debate you see him in...
Mitt also plans to talk to the president of Mexico and the Prime Minister of Canada about reworking NAFTA, and is all about keeping our missile defense system intact...no nukes from one of the Koreas ;)
Did I miss any other ignorant comments by any of the other candidates? (i'm going to overlook Joe Biden's comment on the invasion of pakistan)...

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Valerie Griffin, Santa Monica, CA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 07:16:08 GMT

Kucinich was brilliant! It's so important to have someone like him to "speak truth to power" in the race. His "China" line was wonderful. Is he channeling some of Al Sharptin's strengths?

The real KO went to, of course, KO.... He recognized that there were 7 candidates, 15,000 people at his back, 90 minutes (extended to 96, but answers got extended, too), countless real-time and TiVo'd audience members and 1 debate over which he could exert limited, but essential control. Not to mention 400 degree temperature (and humidity?).

To me, Obama seemed defensive much of the time. I felt like I could divied his responses into three categories: well-rehearsed, including pitch and emphasis; somewhat rehearsed without real fluidity or pitch control, often stumbled into and found; unrehearsed, delivered in a stumbling fashion without real focus.

If a candidate is "thrown" by a question, it shouldn't be obvious to viewers. I do appreciate that rehearsal is important. In a political debate, the ideal candidate would have two kinds of answer: rehearsed answers to expected questions; reasoned answers to unexpewcted questions. It's better to include a few seconds of silence at the beginning of an answer ("look, people, I can actually THINK before answering a question") if the answer can be coherant.

Edwards would have won without Kucinich. I'm watching via TiVo and just got to the replay of his answer to the gentleman from LTV. Again, I have tears in my eyes. I've only seen him on television. In general, his warmth comes through there, but showing "warmth" to a huge crowd outdoors in the summer is tough.

We need people like Dodd and Biden in the Senate. And Hillary, although she did very well in the debate.

I agree with other comments about Richardson flying under the radar. I like him. I like his experience. I don't like all of his positions (but I recognize that he's more centrist than I am, so that's probably a strength on his part....). His experience as a Hispanic who spent much of his youth in Mexico--not mentioned in the debate--probably makes him best qualified to re-tailor NAFTA.

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Harry Steinbacher, Auburn,NY — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 07:38:00 GMT

If you believe politicians, John Edwards stood up for all issues that affect workers and the labor unions.

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John Morgan, San Diego, CA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 07:44:02 GMT

A single Clinton supporter is spamming the board, I notice. All three messages have a couple of sentences, state no actual facts about the debate, and describe hillary with positive adjectives. Then there is a little separation like -- or ~ followed by a slogan like "Hillary 08" or "hillaryclinton.com gohillary.com." Wonder if you're paid by the campaign to impact blog chatter. (Of course now you'll mix your style up.)

No, I didn't see the debate. Just here for the postmortem.

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Alfred Emerson, Cheektowaga, NY — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 07:57:48 GMT

Mr. Dennis Kucinich just secured my support, some campaign donations, and some volunteer time. His honesty and straightforwardness left me breathless.

I'm 61 and no politician has done that for me in decades. I feel 21 again (except I'm not in a military uniform).

One question: why are the talking heads not acknowledging him?

Thanks,

Alfred

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F. Styarter Lynn, MA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 08:18:26 GMT

KUCINICH!

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N. Whitmore, Tulsa OK — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 08:42:08 GMT

I feel people need to read their history regarding the Clintons, they were ripped apart by Washington insiders during his administration,they survived it and Hillary especially has grown from it,this woman knows her stuff,yes she is a politician, as they all are but she is strong, intelligent, wise and in my view very capable of leading the United States,not too
far left and not too far right-but right where she needs to be to lead us out of the mess George Bush made.

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Anthony H., Woodinville, WA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:05:43 GMT

Overall I would have to say that this was the best debate yet. For that matter, the first debate yet. All the rest have been nothing more than talking points put out in person.

I was highly disappointed when Keith chose to shutdown the debate occuring on Iraq and Al'Queda. This is what the American people want to see. They want to see those running for office actually debate the issues amongst themselves. The person running the debate should serve as nothing more than a catalist and moderator. He/She should ask questions to kick off conversations and help keep order as to who is talking and for how long.

A couple things I noticed following the debate that stood out to me.

1) No one mentioned the booing of Hillary and others who went off topic at inappropriate times. Or specifically when Hillary defended lobbying practices.

This is unacceptable especially in the context of how earlier debates were treated where they have specifically highlighted points when Hillary received strong applause for statements made. How can you not show this side of the story as well?

2) The after debate, debate between Hillary, Edwards, and Obama's represenatives.

I actually found this to be more interesting than most of the formal debate as view points were actually being expressed and debated.

Most telling was how Hillary's represenative was called on his hypocracy at the end by Chris Matthews. Chris had apparently had Hillary's rep on his show earlier in the week and he had attacked Obama and compared one of Obama's statements to the Nazi's. Throughout this after debate - debate, Hillary's rep kept ragging on both of the other candidate's reps. Claiming that they were breaking pledges to not attack other democratic candidates.

When he was called on this by Matthews and Matthews pointed out his own comment a week ago, the guy just shrugged and basically claimed that Hillary never made such a pledge so they could attack all they liked.

This is frankly the problem I have with Hillary and her campaign. They play this game of "More Experience, holyier than thou" all the time. Yet, in reality, she is just like every other politician I have seen my entire life. Yea, she is experienced, at being a politician with no soul and no original ideas. She tells each group what she thinks they want to hear when they want to hear it.

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thowe — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:17:08 GMT

I agree with the guy above who wrote:

Best Debate Ever!

I think all of our Democratic debates should be in front of Union audiences in Football stadiums. All of them.

Go Bears!

Go Hillary!

Joe Biden should have run fours ago. Sucks that he did'nt. He almost did. He woulda won.

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Susie, Kansas City, Missouri — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:29:38 GMT

I was at a classical music concert last night enjoying the great works of some real masters and missed the Dem Debate. TiVO doesn't exist in my house with one child out of college and the other entering his senior year of HS. From reading these comments and news sites (and I'll have a look see on YouTube and/or morning news programs), there is STILL no clear Dem front runner! Come on, kids! The repugnant party is in disarray - let's get busy!

After watching the YouTube debates, I felt Biden and Richardson deserved another look - yet neither of them are mentioned much by anyone. Barack seems to have redeemed himself after some of the remarks he's made over the past couple of weeks...but I'm from Missouri...show me...tell me what he said.

Thanks to Chuck and all for your insightful comments...but this gal lives in Missouri..."show me."

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Dan Schopp — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 10:48:57 GMT

Despite John Edwards protest to the contrary, I don't believe his love of labor. Don't forget the man was a trial lawyer.

Hillary should fire her hair dresser!

All candidates should be required to answer the questions, instaed of talking around them. Edwards, Obama, and Clinton were guilty of this.

Joe Biden needs to go home.

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Ollie frenchburg ky — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 11:22:29 GMT

Kucinich won hands down. The press will never admit this. His comment about digging to China, and we're there, was great. I still have to support Edwards because Dennis will not have a chance, he will not get the coverage he needs.

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Larrien, Fairfax, VA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 11:23:53 GMT

I'm not sure that people really want to hear what presidential candidates have to say. Why not? I have no idea. I'm currently watching MSNBC "Morning Joe", and all they seem to focus on is Sen. Clinton saying "I'm your girl"! So, at least in thier opinion, she "won" the debate.

Are you kidding me? Is this what we as Americans have come to expect as meaningful journalism, oneliners and sound bites? Why did she duck the Washington DC Lobbist question? What is her stance on providing "healthcare" for all American's who may or may not be able to afford it?

Why should we as Americans not expect to hear EXACTLY what our candidates think about topics that effect our lives.

I think that in the era of instant "24" hour news coverage, talking heads that are looking to get a contract deal for their own show, and other so called "political experts" weighting in on topics that could effect us all for generations to come, we deserve more than just prepared statements, oneliners, and rethoric. We should DEMAND that all in this process, the candidates, the news media, and all associated with providing the American citizen with relevent information during this presidential race, be more responsibile.

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OEST — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 11:43:51 GMT

Hillary Clinton was TERRIBLE. She was shrill, shrieking, and had a disposition that could melt metal.

No one "won." All of the candidates had good moments except for Hillary Clinton. Barack Obama stumbled through most of his answers trying to figure out what to say.

John Edwards was phased out of one part of the debate for about 15 minutes when Olbermann refused to stop Dodd, Biden, and Obama from going back and forth.

Joe Biden needs to realize that it's no longer 1776, with that hair of his.

John Edwards was not terribly good, not terribly bad, but the post-debate analysis proceeded to try to rip him apart in hopes that any union members watching would be scared off from him. We'll see if Matthews, Buchanan, Robinson, and Gopher-who-needs-to-be-hit-in-the-face-with-another-pie Willie Brown succeeded in trying to make labor view Edwards as a loser. The corporate media isn't stupid. They know that if Edwards gets the backing of 75% of the AFL-CIO and gets strong labor support that will ignite his candidacy, and they aren't trying to have that.

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bb — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 11:57:00 GMT

Hillary won the debate and she is going to win the presidency.

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Thomas Martin, Bloomington, Indiana — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 11:58:07 GMT

Obama won, no question. He's the only one up there who seemed honest the whole time and hadn't been tainted by the Washington lifestyle. Hillary is all well and good be she seemed surly and mean, like an old neighbor telling kids to stop playing in her yard. We need someone who hasn't been sucked into the Washington game of talking progressive and then maintaining the status quo.

Oh and nice job Keith, it was a tough crowd to talk over.

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Susan, Miami — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:23:07 GMT

Whos the winner? Depends on who you want to win.Go Hillary!!!

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Donna Nemeth, Chicago, IL — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:23:34 GMT

I think Barack Obama needs to challenge what Chris Dodd and Hilary Clinton regarding what they said last night at the debate. Their position is to treat US citizens like children. They want to pat us on the head and tell us to run along and play while the grown-ups handle the problems of the world. Isn't this what Bush, Cheney, and the republican party have been doning to us for the past seven years? Also, didn't Hillary Clinton get upset a couple of weeks ago when she asked the DOD about an exit strategy regarding the war and the DOD told her it was not for her to know. They also said she would be embolding our enemies by even asking. Hillary Clinton was outraged by this response. How is what the DOD did to her any different than her comments to Barack Obama that the President shouldn't reveal what they are going to do or not do?

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Dina, Cooper City, FL — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:26:36 GMT

I think many of you are missing the point... Not who we can cheer for and totally agree with, but who is cunning enough, experienced enough, and, yes, ruthless enough to really make a good President. That's Hillary. Hate her all you want, but she'll be a truly exceptional President. I thought so when her Hubby was in office (said many times that I wished She were Pres and not Bill), and my opinion hasn't changed. People hate her because she IS smart. Highly intelligent, capable women always make many of the people around them feel threatened. It's the male culture we live in.

Kucinich was great. He'd make an outstanding cabinet member. However, many of his stands are just plain un-do-able in the real world. Much as I'd love to see our children pulled out of Irac tomorrow it just can't happen that way. Not without courting genocide and a total middle east meltdown. He's either incredibly naive or saying what the crowd wants to hear. I suspect the latter.

Obama is intelligent, articulate, and, I believe honest. However he lacks the national & international expertise needed for the top job. Give him another 8 years and that will change. Just not this go-round.

Biden impresses me all around. His knowledge & experience set him out from the crowd. I don't think he's a viable Presidential candidate but as VP or Sec State he'd be outstanding.

Edwards' religion-on-his-sleeve just sets my teeth on edge. Otherwise there is a lot to admire about the man and his ideas/ideals. I just don't want another ultra-religious Pres in the White House. Those of us who are neither Christian nor fanatically religious have to live in this country too.

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F. J. Mitchell, Orlando,Fl — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:44:25 GMT

I'm still holding out for Al Gore, but without a doubt Dennis Kucinich did the best job. If Gore is not on the ballot when the Florida primary takes place I will be voting for Dennis.

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HP Boston — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:49:05 GMT

Kucinich/Ron Paul
Thats the ticket!

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AmericaFinallyOpenYourEyes — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:00:04 GMT

"Besides which, she is being coached from the sidelines by the most masterful politician of the last fifty years--her husband, former President Bill Clinton."
Larry James Gianakos, Warren, Ohio

I've been reading these posts for the past few weeks and there are two major categories that the majorities fall into. The first is the concept that "Anyone is better than Bush." No matter the candidate, voters will justify their choices because Bush will be out. The second is a true American prospect of hope and change. Only 2 candidates (D.K. and R.P.) can start this process.

Larry you said it best. The Clinton's are masterful politicians, and that is a truly scary thought. America is weak right now: econimically, socially, and everyday the cloud of politics and big business lobyists grows larger to shield the public from the big picture. The Clintons, and most of Washington for that matter, are masters of reshaping those clouds so the people below them look up pleased and say "OOOO and AHHH" while they sit atop with free reign and command.

America please don't be fooled (for a 6th time). A common Bush criticism is pursuing his father's lost war, against the best interests of the World. Hillary Clinton shows the same characteristics - a sense of being above the law, pursuing her personal agenda throughout her congressional term (building a track record for her presidential run), and having failed policies to pick up and run with from her husband's presidency. Find the candidates of substance, who have records to back up their talk.

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mike doty — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:06:21 GMT

Unfortunately, I missed the debates last night. But, I am so glad to hear that Kuccinch was taken seriously by many viewers. I truly believe that this man has the answers to put America on the right track (finally) and I have been afraid to "waste" my vote on a canidate that doesn't stand a chance. These are very hard times in America and I believe that to really change the status quo we have to stretch and vote for a real person who really wants an America that is money blind in politics and elsewhere. It's either that or the "same ol same ol."

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Eric P — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:08:42 GMT

There is no question about it, Kucinich won this debate hands down and has more than earned my vote. A real health care solution that benefits everybody, an immediate end to NAFTA and WTO, a real plan to rebuild America's infrastructure and create millions of jobs. While the other argue with each other about which lobbyists they accept funds from, or wether they accept Washington and/or State Lobbyist cash, Dennis is the only candidate that accepts neither and instead is funded solely by his public supporters. If you want REAL change, won't that take a "different kind of candidate"? Kucinich has my vote and I am Proud to say it.

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Paul, Rye NY — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:09:38 GMT

Most of the comments here are predicated on the candidate the viewer supported going in. No surprise there. As for me, I liked Hillary going in, so of course I think she won.

Why? For all the Bush-bashing that the D's like to do, why not focus on nominating the candidate most likely to win in November 2008. Anything else is well, Nader-like.

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Independent, Texas — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:10:36 GMT

Ben, LA, CA (Sent Tuesday, August 07, 2007 9:36 PM)

I agree.

RE Clinton's "should tell" statement, She shouldn't have "told" us this. If she were smarter and really did want to discuss astutue discretion, she should have practiced it rather than preached it.

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Larry, Blountstown, Fl. — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:14:15 GMT

All these comments kind of remind me of a basketball game when a foul occurs. You see the call in favor of the team you are rooting for.

This is the same thing, if you were already behind one particular canidate, there was nothing that happened at last night's debate that will change your mind or vote. These debates from here on out will be for the un-decided, Independents and the disenchanted Republicans.

Obama took money from Lobbyist when he was running for the Senate, has he apologized for that?

Less than a week ago John Edwards said that the canidates should not attack each other and turned around a few days after making the statement and attacked HRC bacause of her admitting she takes money from lobbyist. What surprised me was that Obama chimed in on that attack considering he had done the same thing. Is he saying that when he took money from Lobbyist while running for the Senate he did what the Lobbyist wanted him to do after taking their money?

The problem with Obama and Edwards is that they will make subtle changes in their previous statements to play to the crowd. That's not what I want in my next President.

These guys need to remember that everything they say is pretty much on video and their statement changes will come back to hunt them before its all over.

In a nutshell, it really dosen't matter who the fans of the canidates think won the debate, but rather who the un-decided, the Independents and the disenchanted Republicans think won.

I'm for HRC and it really dosen't matter what the other canidates say, my vote is not changing and I doubt very seriously if anything can change the minds of most people commenting to this article.

Hillary Clinton 2008 - Give 'em Hill!!!!!

And The Winner is?

Kelly (from Pittsburgh) — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:19:57 GMT

Kucinich says the things we all want to hear. The problem with that is, he can't get it done. Not only could he never have a broad enough appeal to get elected, he wouldn't be able to govern because he is too partisan. That's the perspective of a Congressman. They don't know how to reach a compromise. It's easy for him to say and for us to hear, that it's Congress's fault that the Iraq war hasn't ended. He is in the House where Democrats enjoy a majority. The hard truth is that the Senate does not have the votes. In order for out country to flourish, we need to have bi-partisan politics. That's how things will get done and Obama is the President who can do it. Hillary is hated by all Republicans and many Democrats. So tell me how she will accomplish things if she's elected. The only things she will find broad appeal on are the issues bought and paid for by the lobbyists. I think Kucinich supporters see this and I applaud your support for him. But please when you enter the ballot box, don't cast your vote for him. A vote for him, might as well be a vote for Hillary. It needs to be cast for the only realistic alternative to Hillary, Obama.

Obama has ideas just as radical as Kucinich. He will fight the establishment with as much ferocity, but he is trying to do so in a way that gives him the chance to actually succeed.

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Barbara C. — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:20:24 GMT

NOTE TO JACK JACOBS: Who appeared on "Morning Joe" and said there is not one Presidential Dem contender who ever wore a uniform. John Kerry wore a uniform and in 2004 he was lambasted by the Swift Boat and the Media. John McCain sang a song about Bombing Iran...pretty irresponsible for someone who wore the uniform. Mr. Jacobs, I think in this election it is MORE about who can LEAD and less about who looks good in FATIGUES. My son looks GREAT is his Army Uniform, but NO WAY is he ready to run our country either.

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carole scotti, Lewisburg WV — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:20:35 GMT

Edwards and Kucinich won in my opinion. Both genuinely for the people of America and both with the courage to lead for the people and not for corporate interests. The same cannot be said for the corporate "commentators" who diligently follow bosses' orders to present the candidates as the corporate interests want them presented. Has anyone noticed how the so-called polls of the Democratic candidates include Gore, who is not running (yet), but do not reveal in the rankings that they include Gore - but in the rankings of the Republican candidates they DO disclose that Thompson, who is not running (yet), was included. I believe they are doing this to MISLEAD the public as to John Edwards' standing with the voters - so they can say, Look Edwards only gets 12% - he's not electable, he's losing top tier status etc etc. If they would disclose that a non-candidate takes 18%, probably mostly from Edwards, the American people could maybe have a better handle on what is actually going on. But that's only one deceptive device these "commentators" are using. How about Chris Matthews last night after the debate trying to define John Edwards as "a small man." One of the other persons there interjected that he's not that small - and he's not. I have stood next to him - he's about 5'10" But corporate America wants to brainwash the American people into thinking of John Edwards, their biggest threat, as small. It really gets more disgusting every day - let the American people vote on who won the debate. What happened to the YOU VOTE feature on MSNBC?

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Xena, Canton MI — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:27:52 GMT

It was a great debate that brought out the best in frontrunner Hillary Clinton. She was clearly in a league of her own. Some people think Obama did good in this debate better than Hillary. Clinton focused on the issues and Obama only delighted the crowd with what he wanted them to hear.

Obama had to defend himself on his previous comments regarding Al Qaeda and Pakistan. And based on how the otehr senior democrats criticized him for his Pakistan remarks, Obama needs to be careful with his statements on diplomacy that may strain American relations with its allies or may incense its existing foes.

America needs someone who has Solomonic wisdom to handle its complex problems. Displaying wit, charisma, sincerity, and experience, Clinton is still the girl to beat in the elections. It is time we trust a woman handle the presidency.

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Ron Hartzler, Wichita, KS — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:30:08 GMT

Let's cut out the surrogate crap!! It implies that Biden and Dodd can't think and speak for themselves and keeps things in a two candidate focus: Obama vs HRC. BULL! The most articulate and succinct(yes, succinct) person on the stage was JOE BIDEN. Pay attention people. Yes, Dennis is right on on trade and health care. The biggest issue on the table is IRAQ and all the underlying global policy issues tied to it. Everything else hangs on how we deal with that whole cluster of issues. THEREFORE, the candidate most qualified and prepared to deal with that is JOE BIDEN. Obama talks about bringing us together. JOE says clearly he will bring people into office who are qualified regardless of party. Richard Lugar for sec. of state. Come on, people, that is bi-partisan governing in spades. Joe is genuine, knowledgable, and down to earth. He does NOT ramble all over the place. Come on MSM pay attention to the man!!! His answers were short, to the point and frequently didn't even require the full amount of time to communicate. GO, BIDEN. Go watch his presentation and Q&A on c-span at the National Press Club. This guy is who we need at this point in history, hands down.

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Marifour, Hammond, LA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:30:16 GMT

Edwards won. I'm a Democrat and will vote for Hillary if she wins the nomination, but she leaves me cold...no personal warmth whatsoever. I really don't think she'll win...too many negatives. I hope that she doesn't get the nomination.
It's time to stop paying attention to all the talking heads. They have no idea what's going on in the rest of the country.

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Ray, Pittsburgh, PA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:31:40 GMT

My favorite part was when Hilary was yappin about something and was out of time and Keith said "senator" as he did when he was trying to get them to wrap it up. She stuck her hand up as if to say "talk to the hand" and just kept on talking. Real presidential Hillary, but at least she wasn't wearing PINK this time. But hey everyone she is a professional, her husband did this before, everything you seen last night should not be attempted at home.

I am a Systems Administrator for a software company and that in no way has prepared my wife to be a systems administrator for anyone, in fact she can barely turn a computer on. Name one other president that came into office with presidential experience, cmon. OBAMA is the answer for America, I want someone who is accountable to me, not Big Business or Fortune Magazine. 75% of Hillarie’s contributors have also given money to Rudy Giuliani they don't care who wins as long as they are in the pocket of big business.

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patriot — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:33:04 GMT

I am at alost for words at how dissapointed i am with msnbc . it may not be right , but if you want to publicly pull for hillary i dont have a problem with that , but to bring david shusster on tv and tell a blaten lie using bits of speaches to minipulate a lie is totaly over the line and disgracefull . I could almost dissmis it if i did not no for sure that these guys did read obamas speach . And to try and say he did not say (mislead or lied )in his speach that he wanted to work with pacistan and give them ad on condition is a flat out lie perpotrated on national tv . although hardball is my favorite show in the world Chris set back and allowed this . Totaly unecepteble and i will not watch harball or any msnbc program untill they make a public apology for that lie . And if by some far out there chance that david and chris did not read his speach , you need to read pepoles words befor you comment on them . Bocot msnbc untill they bring truth back to the media which they use to champion .

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Jimmy B, Upstate NY — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:33:24 GMT

Kucinich really impressed me too. For the longest time I was all about Hillary, but more and more it looks like she will just stick with the STATUS QUO.

Can we afford four or eight more years of status quo? NO! The status quo is what's making ALL of us sick to our stomachs! The status quo leaves us in a pitiful condition vis-a-vis foreign policy, healthcare, the global environment, U.S. infrastructure, etc. etc. The status quo ensures that big business continues to gorge on huge profits while the average American slips further and further behind.

It's about time for big media to give equal time to the candidates. And it's about time We The People shake off the status quo and elect a President that represents US for a change.

KUCINICH '08

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AmericaFinallyOpenYourEyes — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:47:37 GMT

"...it really dosen't matter what the other canidates say, my vote is not changing and I doubt very seriously if anything can change the minds of most people commenting to this article."

This is the problem with our system. It's the same as being racist. Pick your candidate and stick by their side whether they are right or wrong. Dems have their base, republicans have theirs, and the independents/undecided are the only votes that truly matter. A repub. president = victory for big business, a dem president = victory for special interest groups, a Ron Paul or Dennis Kucinich president = victory for America (the idea and the people)

So what happens when Kucinich and Paul are not nominated (which they won't be). Independents vote for them as the 3rd choice, and whoever has the largest base takes 1st place. The next four years (without a D.K. or R.P. president) are going to continue down the drain. While they stand no chance for this presidency, perhaps a strong showing can pave the way for a 2012 constitutionalist, or truth-iast change.

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Melanie, Arlington, VA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:49:05 GMT

I wish more people would listen to Joe Biden and Richardson! Both have more experience than Hillary and Obama put together. Get rid of Hillary and Obama and then we will have a real race!!!

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Kevin, Philadelphia, PA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:49:59 GMT

Hillary won the debate. Whoever paraphrased Hillary's response about Pakistan to mean that she wants to hide things from the American public is a moron. Hillary's point, if you'd stop scrounging up quarters and dimes to donate to Obama, is that you shouldn't advertise to the WORLD what options you have. There are many options we have; we could blow up the Middle East--obviously an option, but not one worth throwing out there. Think before you speak. The alternative is Bush, and, apparently, Obama. Also, I'm tired of Obama saying (paraphrased) "They all voted for the war, when I was against it." Like Howard Dean, it's easy to be against something you didn't have to vote for. Obama was still wearing his political diapers when the Iraq war was put to vote and whatever stance he claims to have taken is meaningless. If he really didn't agree with the war, he would have voted against its funding every vote, not just the vote a couple of months ago. Obama supporters are by no means morons, with the exception of the paraphraser above; they're simply as naive as he is.

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Ollie frenchburg ky — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:51:15 GMT

I have been an Edwards supporter, but he did not impress me as much as Kucinich and Biden did. I really like Dennis and can't see why a lot of dems do not after last night. If the polls don't reflect this I will be surprised.

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Ethel, PA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:00:33 GMT

I am tired of the Networks trying to push Hillary down our throats. She was not good in the debate. She avoided questions and yet they are stating she won. For God Sakes we had eyes and we watched TV. The winner of the Debate was either Edwards, Obama or Kucinich.

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Chesseley, Raleigh, NC — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:07:36 GMT

David Shuster gave the worst analysis of the debates I have ever heard...he took everything out of context and when he talked about Obama bein disingenuous about his previous speech essentially misquoted Obama in what he said by cutting off what he stated after CHARACTERIZING the tone of his speech as working with Pakistan when he quoted his speech regarding his states if actionable intelligence...and Musharif (sp) doesn't act then we will...which was the clip he played to say Obama was being dishonest....BAD journalism!!!!!!

I think Obama did well in responding to attacks but he sometimes lacks fluid responses and stumbles from time to time...Hillary, Joe, and Chris talk in this know-it-all tone that became annoying after a while and if they continue this union it will hurt them as being insiders...Edwards needs to stray away from slogans and get into his ideas, whic are admirable, and Dennis really keeps people on there toes. I thought the debate was interesting and a nspashot of who we are looking to vote for.

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lawerenceboyd@yahoo.com — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:14:57 GMT

JACK JACOBS - George Bush wore a uniform....., 'nuff said!

Hillary Clinton - Give 'em Hill!!!!!

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Ryan, Madison, WI. — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:18:22 GMT

Obama had his great moments, he handled the Pakistan issue well, but he also had less then great moments where he seemed unfocused and rambled a bit too much (it was unlike Barack).

Kucinich had a phenomenal debate, too bad there’s no chance of him actually winning. Plus he’d never make it through a general election.

I don’t see what is so great about Hillary. She provided no substance, just general claims that everyone would agree with (like “I want the Democrats to win, I’m against the Republicans” and “I’m for America”). Has anybody seen that Family Guy episode where Lois runs for Mayor? Hillary reminded me of those debates.

But somehow the post debate coverage was all about Hillary, by far. It’s clear who MSNBC favors.

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Sidney, Pa — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:19:46 GMT

Susan, Miami, called it perfect. The winner is the one you want to win. In my opinion:

1. Kucinich
2. Biden
3. Clinton
4. Edwards

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S. Teach, Richmond, VA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:21:30 GMT

All the candidates deserve an applause. I believe a person's actions speak louder than a bunch of promises by any of the candidates. We all know that they are all trying deseparately to score brownie points. We as the American people have to stop and ask ourselves,"WHO will be the strongest candidate to get the job done effectively." Our country is in a BIG mess. Someone like Hillary Clinton needs to step in. Men have ran the show far to long,and now it time to let a strong woman lead us out of the sink-hole the leaders have placed in. If a man can wheel and deal, so can a woman. I appreciate Hillary Clinton because she is a strong, smart and very articulate woman. She has my vote!!!!!!!

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Keynold Caty, West Palm Beach, FL — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:24:29 GMT

Senator Obama won that debate; I don't know what you were watching last but you probably were all dreaming if you really think that anyone else other than Senator Obama won that debate.The other colleagues were attacking him from left and right because they knew that it was the one to beat if they wanted to change the outcome of the presidential nomination. I love President Clinton, and Senator Hillaty is a Great candidate but, it is time that they all join Senator Obama in the race to renew the face of our potentially great country.King Kong Has nothing on Senator Obama.

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Larry, Blountstown, Fl. — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:24:50 GMT

Well Ethel, since you have eyes and ears and you watch TV, who won? I guess you really don't know since you threw out 3 names.

Hillary Clinton 2008 - Give 'em Hill!!!!!

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lc, florida — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:41:18 GMT

John Johnson...you got that right! Obama talks about foreign policy and yet he doesn't even know that Canada has a prime minister and not a president! Biden picked right up on that blunder. I mean get real...how can you even begin to talk about foreign policy when you don't even know who his head of government of your closest neighbor and ally? Strike 3 for Obama - you're out! I think Biden did extremely well (foreign policy) and Edwards and Kucinich (labor).

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Joe Thomas, Fairborn, Ohio — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:43:41 GMT

Best. Debate. Ever

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Lisa Pike, Williamsburg, VA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:49:50 GMT

I thought last night's debate was clearly won by Obama (after all, he didn't get booed once, as opposed to Biden (twice), Richardson (at least once), and the "winner", Hillary (at least once or twice).

But why let public opinion sway the decision that has already been made at your organization that Hillary is the only likely winner in 2008? Facts, schmacts!

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Sara, Cedar Rapids, Iowa — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:57:22 GMT

The pundits on TV said Biden attacked Obama. Apparently their listening skills lacked as much as some of those in the audience who booed, and yelled answer her question despite the fact Biden did answer the Sago mine widow's question (he said he would enforce the standards/guidelines recommended by the committee/commission, etc, and then complimented the Mine workers union president in attendance, before he went back to the prior question). Biden's answer regarding Bin Laden, etc., wasn't an attack on Obama. He said that US law already states that if we have actionable intelligence on where Bin Laden is we are to take him out. This is not a criticism of Obama (except to the extent he doesn't know current US policy/codified law. It is a criticism of Dodd and Hillary for criticizing Obama for his statements that are already consistent with US law. Anyone who thinks he was helping out Hillary failed to listen closely.

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Julie, Minneapolis, MN — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:07:25 GMT

Chuck Todd: as a political director, it seems to me that you would be reporting on the political issues that the politicians on stage are debating, rather than gossiping to and fro about who got the best jab in and who's fronting (and backing) whom. It's been clear from the beginning that Biden is the fall guy for Hillary. Edwards and Obama are talking about issues that matter to everyday ordinary Americans. Why can't you report on the issues?????? I want to hear what Hillary will do differently in Pakistan since she's so dagblame sure Obama's plan won't work! I want to hear how she'll confront the military industrial complex and quit funding wars we can't win! let's get busy talking about issues, not junior high gossip.

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Al, KS — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:07:25 GMT

Here we go again...the talking heads and their Clinton bias...this was Hillary's worst debate. Out here in the middle of the country...outside the beltway...Obama's the man. Oh, Clinton might be the darling of the Washington establishment, (and the talking heads), but it is just not a fact that she is playing that well in the heartland. Living in one of the big square red states, I can tell you that even diehard Republicans are having trouble supporting their candidates. They are willing to switch...but not to Clinton. And this "I'm not going to answer hypotheticals" is getting old. Clinton is beginning to be booed... and not just at last night's debate. Clinton DID NOT have a good night...why don't you guys just go work the spin room...because you have been spinning Clinton for months...and it's getting pathetic.

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Mary Jacobs — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:11:02 GMT

Smart People LOVE Kucinich! Some of these smart people who know he is right were sceptical even if they were dazzled by his brains, charm and heart. In a country that has been corrupted as much as ours has it's a big stretch to think the candidate with the policies and ideas that are for the people would actually have a chance, but hey, this is AMERICA, the land of opportunity! Remember? Remember when anyone- rich or poor was told "When you grow up you can be president?" When Kucinich is inaugurated, people are going to say that again and with pride.
It's about time the values of this country were restored. That's what Dennis is all about. It's Civics 101- of the people, for the people, by the people- the people who BELIEVE in the HOPE of the American Dream. Let's do it, America. Let's just DO IT! Vote for him, Support his campaign, Contribute to the campaign of the man with No Strings to Corporation Promises- Dennis John Patrick Kucinich. Half Serbo-Croation, Half-Irish, brought up Catholic, and 100% for US!

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Craig Beitzel — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:11:31 GMT

If it were not for the media support, Hillary would be considered 4th-5th each debate. Biden acts as if he is trying to be her lackey-VP. Obama #1...surprisingly "Denny", #2.

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Mary Jacobs — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:14:46 GMT

Bad Spellers Love Kucinich too! Smart People Might Love Kucinich, but they're not always great spellers!
I am sorry, but I spelled "Skeptical" with a "C" and Serbo-Croatian as "Serbo-Croation". I guess bad spellers love Kucinich TOO!

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GOP — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:19:29 GMT

Mitt Romney won, hands down!

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Paul DeRogatis, Brockton, MA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:25:51 GMT

Kucinich had a great debate. How is it that he has been put into the "second tier" and essentially ignored by the media? He has positions that every democrat favors and he states them firmly and clearly. He doesn't take special interest money. He is sincere and has a sense of humor. Why doesn't Dennis get the respect he deserves? Come on, let's get behind this guy and push; see how far he can go. Wouldn't it be great to have an honest person in the White House who is for the average guy and can actually say "no" to war? And he's trying to get Cheney impeached! Also, Keith was the best moderator I've seen in any debate.

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P. Res, Los Alamos, NM — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:30:07 GMT

Isn't it time that Richardson, Kucinich and Dodd bow out? Richardson can't win anyway because of his messup at energy and corruption within the NM democratic party. Kucinich is too liberal and Dodd is too predictable.

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Donald Santa Clara, Ca. — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:45:17 GMT

Edwards won narrowly with Kucinich and Obama following...since when is a discussion on differences on the issues important to America bashing your opponents? The surrogate session between Axelrod, Bonior and Wolfson was as entertaining as the debate but the smugness of Wolfson I believe epitomizes Clinton's campaign. She is not the nominee yet! Geez what arrogance.

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Sara, Cedar Rapids, Iowa — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:46:09 GMT

In response to AJ:Biden did not lie about Edwards. Edwards bragged about marching on the picket line 200 times. Biden brought out that he has been on the picket line with workers long before that, and that Edwards has only recently (last 2 years) supported unions on the picket lines. He did not claim he voted anti-union, but merely his solidarity on the picket lines was in its infancy. Has Edwards walked a picket line while he was a Senator, let alone prior to that? Unless he has than your attack on Biden is baseless.

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bb, Atlanta, GA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:47:24 GMT

I cannot understand how people just fall for lies. Like PT Barnam said, Nobody lost anything by overestimating stupidity of americans.
That's exactly, what obama is doing. He lied in front of 15000 people and home crowd is applauding him.
What's up with his washington insider's comments. I thought he is a senator, Act like one. You are an insider. If anybody who can say, washington outsider, it will be Richardson (discounting his stint during President Clinton. Other wise he cannot be called either. So goes to Edwards too). Why are these guys attacking HRC. Many of think, Obama won the debate, Since you all watched it may be the case. But do your homework, he is not the right candidate, he lies a lot. He even stated, if were in the senate at the time of Iraq voting, he were not sure whether he would have voted against it. Now he is acting like a messiah. I am an independent voter. I was supporting Obama until sometime. Now I don't I will vote him. I would rather have somebody experienced like Biden or Dudd or Edwards or HRC.

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tatiana, st.paul, MN — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:48:16 GMT

I said this after the very first debate when Chris Mathews and Howard fineman did an equivalent of a high five, heaping all the praise on Hillary. If you look at the questions, Keith set the tone of the questions defending Hillary in his question that Lobbyists represent real people. Who asked him? He should ask the freaking questions and let Candidates set their own tone. Did I see it or did he in his question that Obama was taking federal lobbyists money? although easily corrected by obama, it made sure he spend his time anwering that than explaining his position. I understand that it is a debate but did Keith really have to be so openly pro-Hillary? Just look at the questions and how they were phrased. Maybe I am biased but I felt that Keith was trying to trip up John Edwards and senator Obama and propping up Hillary. Due to this, I am setting up two weekends of anti-Hillary Canvassing in Iowa. We have to make up for these prefferential treatment she is getting. Who is with me? Anybody but Hillary or rather Citizens against Hillary.

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John, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:48:31 GMT

"Presidential candidates shouldn't be engaging in hypotheticals."

Is that so, Hillary? Isn't the whole point of a debate and a presidential campaign for you to tell us what you would do in situations if, hypothetically, you were president?

Kucinich won, hands down.

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glen foster albany ny — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:05:54 GMT

hillary won hands down go hillary .

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Larry, Blountstown, Fl. — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:08:16 GMT

This is GREAT stuff! Last night's debate really did cause a lot of debate in America today. The Democrates worst canidate is better than anyone the Republicans have to offer. It's past time to change course in America. However, if you really want the country to move in another direction then Hillary is your GAL!

Hillary Clinton 2008 - Give 'em Hill!!!!!

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Dave nonyorbusiness St. Louis Mo. — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:11:40 GMT

The debate was interesting, the following commentary less so. Is it my imagination or is there a clear bias in the media for Clinton? I have watched all of these debates and have yet to see her be anything other than average, with the possible exception of the first debate. I have concerns at this point that the corporate interests supporting campaign's are having an undue influence on the pundits covering these debates.

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Barbara, Little Falls, NJ — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:28:00 GMT

Hilary won the debate hands down, she was truthful with her answers. She didn't promise us the world the first week in office (which shows a lot of inexperience with Obama). She commanded the stage and was the most Presidential, I never thought a women would become President in my lifetime. I am so hopeful now that on election night, I can sit with my granddaughter and watch a women become the leader of the free world.

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Felice — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:29:41 GMT

Anybody notice Hillary's comment on the progress being made against el-Qaeda in Anbar? Sounded a lot like she was staying we might want to stick it out long term after all. Scratch the surface and where is the evidence Hillary is any less of a hawk than when she fully supported the war at the outset (in spite of her claims now that she only wanted diplomacy all along) and supported Bush policy in Iraq right up until she realized that wasn't going to fly with Dems anymore? If she gets elected, once her goal of becoming the first woman President is realized I wouldn't be so sure about trusting her to end the war any more quickly than a Republican.

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Tony, Queens, NY — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:37:41 GMT

Obama was solid, and the same can be said about Kucinich. Unfortunately and sadly, Seabiscuit does not have the campaign funds to compete in the long run. Out of all the frontrunners in the race, Obama and Edwards are the only ones that seem truly committed to bringing about real change in Washington. I respect HRC as a politician, but she will not win in a general election for two reasons: first, there are too many moderate voters who do not like her and second, America's desire to change after having the Clinton-Bush families in the white house for the last two decades. With respect to her experience, its hard to believe that this is the backbone of her campaign. If an undecided voter were to put their ticket for someone because of their experience, Biden and Dodd are clear choices. Regarding Obama, it is refreshing to see how honest he is in dealing with foreign affairs. The fact that people were attacking him for that in last night's debate will only benefit him when voters start asking the other frontrunners exactly how they would handle the disaster in the middle east. Barack has my vote for getting so many people excited about politics again, judging by how many people (not lobbyists) have already contributed to his campaign

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CL Encino — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:43:56 GMT

See, this is the thing that you have to understand. What Obama is saying is totally correct, not only because it is what we want to hear, but because it is what we need to do as a country in shambles in the global political arena. But do any of you Obama supporters understand YOU JUST DONT FIX THINGS BECAUSE YOU WANT TO? YOU HAVE TO PLAY POLITICS TO GET WHAT YOU WANT. What Hillary said is absolutely correct. I cannot believe she actually said it because people dont want to hear more political talk, but you DONT just blurt out what you want or your intentions. You dont let your opponent know your game plan in a game of cards or footbal or chess right? You have to play the game..and THAT is why it is called politics. Obama does not have the political support and will not have it if he continues to be so overt. It would be nice if that could win it for him thus us...but that is not how you do things in politics. Even I know that! Get with the program! You dont want to be another MLK...you want to be even smarter!

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AtlLib, Atlanta, GA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:47:55 GMT

Even though the corporate media ignores him, Kucinich clearly speaks for the true middle class in this country. He has shown that he's the candidate who has the answers that working people care about: Healthcare, NAFTA, WTO, unions, privacy. The only candidate who speaks for the people and not for the politicians. He won hands down.

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ANUTKRAKER, TX — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:50:47 GMT

G. Davis -

Finally someone has said it for everyone to hear. It's all about OIL (Operation Iraqi Liberation)

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Julie, South Beloit, IL — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:59:04 GMT

I attended the debate/forum in Chicago. I think Edwards, Obama, and Kucinich all came out way above the others. Clinton was the same old bureaucratic rhetoric. While I agree with Kucinich on labor issues, his immigration policy is absolutely absurd! Please look at ALL of the issues before you back a particular candidate. I really wish they would have made all of the candidates address their views on the so-called "Guest Worker Program" and "Comprehensive Immigration." The only one who answered an immigration question was Obama (and quite nicely). I'm not sure what the pundits were watching but they obviously didn't watch the same forum I attended.

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Kelly (from Pittsburgh) — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 17:00:01 GMT

Obama did not lie about his position on Pakistan. Dodd did, in saying that Obama called for Unilateral action. The media had been mischaracterizing his position to the point that some people are believing them over what he said. His comments were made in a context which they are ignoring.

Does anyone else agree, that if HRC gets the nomination, that the Republican nominee will use her comments about Pakistan to prove that she is weak? Look everyone, including Obama, knows that Pakistan has nukes that they don't want to get in the wrong hands. But the terrorists are holding us hostage and making us look like fools by dwelling on that border. By not acting on intelligence we look weak. By saying we shouldn't even discuss taking action (ie HRC), we look even weaker. If Obama's comments can help pressure Mussaraf to start taking action, that's great. If not, then it's good that he is letting the world know now, that he is serious about getting these terrorists.

You know the Democrat congress supports a timeline withdrawal of troops, in order to put pressure on the Iraqi government to get it together. Obama is saying we need to do the same thing with Pakistan. It is far from a foregone conclusion that if Musharaff was replaced, that it would be Islamic militants. Yet, Musharaff is using the possibility as cruch in order to excuse his inaction. Enough is enough.

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SB, Richardson, Texas — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 17:27:44 GMT

Hillary Clinton commanded the stage. She is clearly the candidate with the greatest understanding of the nuances of the issues, as well as of the realities of how a commander in chief should respond to various scenarios. Obama seemed to be forced, over and over, to defend his positions, and appeared to fall back upon his well-rehearsed talking points. Edwards often did not answer the specific question he was asked, but chose instead to change the subject and to ramble. I wish it were not so, but I find him more irritating every time I see him. Kucinich was on fire! What a performance! I would expect to see an upward shift in his polling if the media would just pay attention to him. He is certainly an asset to the team! Senator Dodd had an exceptionally good night. Senator Biden's performance was also positive, over all. Governor Richardson seemed well-prepared and sensible. (Gravel's absence was refreshing!!)
Keith Olbermann is superb beyond words. Perhaps someday we'll have a US president with Keith's deep and multi-layered understanding of issues and history, his sincere humility, humor, and respect for both the mighty and the meek, along with his unrivaled verbal prowess.

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Brent Radix, Washington DC — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 17:31:20 GMT

I really think, that Chris Matthews could've find much creditable/objective people to give an analysis of the debate.There are real honest people out there,that the public will look at objectively and don't have an agenda and only about giving us facts not there fictions.

I could've tell you exactly what they all would've have said. And Mr. Buchanan in my opinion,is certainly not creditable at all to give me any true analysis.

And all those ex-politicians in my view are just waiting it out to see if some can find quick employment back in Washington with another Clinton administration.

As a Reagan Democrat once and now independent,I'm still looking.I'm kinda of disturb that Mrs.Clinton "Mommy Dearest" think I'm too young of a child to understand foreign policy and such discourse should be behind doors, like all the other polices that this present administration has debated " behind doors" so it seem it will be business as usual, leave us the tax payers out of the debate scene,like how we were left out by not knowing the descending voices against going into Iraq. Which this same MSM including MSNBC help by not really doing there job as begin the guardian of democracy and honest debate.

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Mary — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 17:42:57 GMT

Clinton crushed Obama on the Pakistan issue, especially over the issue of nukes falling into the wrong hands...

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Don in LA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 18:00:50 GMT

I watched this debate and came away more of a Kucinich fan then I thought. The MSM is clearly trying to push Clinton/Obama on us. I like Edwards also. I would have a hard time voting for Hillary, but there is no way in hell I would ever vote Republican after what Reagan, Bush 1 and 2 have done to the country.

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Claudia, Los Angeles, CA. — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 18:17:27 GMT

Hillary was the most commanding, articulate candidate. She was the only one who had though-out plans and strategies and expressed them best. She was the most presidential. I had been undecided but after last night's debate I've decided to cast my vote for Mrs. Clinton

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Mil Nzemba, DC — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 18:18:43 GMT

Lets the conversation begin, said Hillary said prior to running for president...now she doesn't want say tell us everything...how kind of conversation is that?

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dave, ohio — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 18:31:27 GMT

It's shameful how MSNBC has become part of the Clinton Machine!

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Nevada — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 18:40:01 GMT

Come on people. To say Obama did well on the Pakistan is silly. As voters we all know that the President will have to make tough decisions on foreign policy. What point does it serve to state the obvious? Talking about how you plan on bombing is not the way to get the vote for President. Obama is playing to the voter's emotions. He needs to start being smart about politics.

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David Miller, Reading, PA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 18:45:49 GMT

Edwards clearly won the debate. His comment about Hillary being on the front cover of Fortune magazine as big business's darling was a very telling statement. Also his answer to the man about healthcare and his statement we "can't trade their insiders for ours" were right on! He truly is the union person's best friend. His father worked in a textile mill and that was his first job too.

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Kelly Hood, Houston, Tx — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 18:50:19 GMT

ok look guys... Hillary is going to win the whole thing. She is going to be our next president. I mean I like Obama, but he sank himself in a general election with the comments about his views over seas. The republicians will kill him with that stuff in the general election. So, if you want to win you better stick with Hillary. Besides... Hillary/Biden would be a great ticket.

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Nevada — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 18:51:15 GMT

I am so sick of Obama talking about cleaning up politics but he has not mentioned anything about what he is going to do. Other than bomb Pakistan! Oh, and Obama HAS TAKEN MONEY FROM LOBBYIST on his race to be senator. No one is clean when it comes to politics. Come on voters, it's time you all learned the facts about your favorite candidate.

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Kelly (from Pittsburgh) — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 18:52:31 GMT

Clinton is not right on Pakistan. Her position is one of weakness. Not only do we need to stop ravaging Iraq, but we need to start fighting the real war on terror. Like it or not, that is in Afghanistan and Pakistan. We can't sit idly by afraid to take action, while the terrorists grow stronger. Perhaps you need the slaughter of thousands of more American civilians before you remember that the Clintons' approach to foreign affairs and national security was also a failure. We need courageous leadership that will tell Americans the truth. Clinton speaks in catchy soundbites, but she communicates nothing.

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Nevada — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 19:13:22 GMT

Right, so I guess saying that you plan on bombing Pakistan is a good way to avoid another war (where tons of Americans will die) rather then play smart politics. We all expect our President to make the decision of whether to bomb Pakistan or not, when and if it comes to that! Plus, maybe you forgot that we are already at war with Afghanistan (where American soldiers are dieing). Maybe if Bush had sent more troops there Binladin would be captured or dead. If you knew how many people really hate American and how many wanted to bomb us, you would be shaking in your boots. I do not want to live my life in fear. What lies have the Clinton's concealed about foreign policy?

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Mawuli Dake, New Yor, NY — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 19:14:51 GMT

Obama was outstanding. Kucinich was great. I think Hlllary demonstrated again the point we the people (and Obama have been making)- she represents the old school more than anyone else on that stage. She represents the least potential for the change that we need. No doubt Obama won the day.

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Kelly (from Pittsburgh) — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 19:16:14 GMT

First of all, it is far from inevitable that Clinton will be the nominee. The pundits need to start reporting how she has done int he electability polls. Not just her unfavorable numbers. They have ran her against the likely Republicans. She loses to Guiliani and ties with Fred Thompson (and he hasn't even campaigned yet). Obama won by nine points. That's right. His positions on foreign policy and terrorists will add further appeal for disenchanted Republicans and Independents. Clinton will never get these votes, and will lose what should seemingly be unloseable.

Nevada - Obama has articulated many of his proposals for reforming Washington politcs. Including limits on lobbyists being hired into and out of his White House. He has lead the way on the recently passed ethics reform. Although he took money from lobbyists for his Senate campaign, he isn't taking their money anymore (they are a big base of HRC's support. If she refused their money she couldn't compete financially. He has published his earmark requests, and called upon all other congressman to do the same (HRC has refused). You are right, none of the politicians are squeaky clean, but HRC is filthy.

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Ron Bittle, Anna, Il. — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 19:19:36 GMT

Clinton seems to think she has more experience then Obama. In fact, I think Obama has been in elected office as long or longer then Clinton. Of course she rode along in Air Force One for some time, but was she really calling any shots? Furthermore, she has been riding around in chaufered limos for the past 25 years or so while Obama was walking around the Streets of Chicago learning what life is all about the the average guy. Which experience is best for the Leader of a Nation? I'd say it was the type which put the person in touch with the real problems in life. Of course, the winner in this case is Obama by a landslide.

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Nevada — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 19:21:33 GMT

Right, so I guess taking about bombing Pakistan is the way to avoid another war where thousands of Americans will die. Plus we are alread at war with Afganistan where hundreds of soldiers are dieing. So I should jumping for joy that Obama wants to bomb Pakistan. Ya, right! We need a President who is going to be smart about politics, which Bush is not. Not someone who does not know when to shut up. But I guess that is okay, because gosh darn it he tells us what he plans on doing. To bad he is wrong!

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John Henry, Houston, Texas — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 19:30:39 GMT

Hillary won the debate. Chris Mattew never like Clinton, infact few weeks ago, he said that he has never met anyone who like Hilary. By the kind of biased opinion always giving by Chuck Todd, Chris Mattew and the rest, I can see why.

Hillary is my girl. Go Hillary.

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UmValli Lowenthal — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 19:32:17 GMT

For Hillary to be booed at the past two most recent forums, speaks volume of what the real American people, and not the imaginary ones who are in the national polls, are begining to discover about her and her run for the presidency. Though she is a very smart and tactical person, but at this juncture in her political career she seems to be loosing her grounds and the nurturing spirit that dwells with in her.

Hilllary and President Clinton have served this nation well and sometime not too well; I sincerely believe that the American people are now looking forward to the new generation of American leaders to lead this great nation in a new direction and to a new heights. The American people are not looking forward to an oligarchy.

Elders, of this great nation, unite and give your blessings to the new generation of leaders you have given birth to. Give them the opportunity to breathe a new breath into this great but dying nation. Give Barack Obama and his generation the chance to revive and unite this great nation - the United States of America.

In all of these forums and debates, Barack, without any reservation, has been ELOQUENT and THOUGHTFUL in presenting the case for the AMERICAN PEOPLE, the ordinary American People, for their Foreign and Domestic Policies. The policy of the new America they have envisioned.

Barack is not double-talking or filp-flapping.He is resolute, determined and ready to lead this nation to a new day of hope, diginity, strength, humanity and morality.
Cotrac

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cheryl, arizona — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 19:37:46 GMT

Remember fellow democrats we want to win election. Obama will get crusified by a Republican contender. He acts like a Washington outsider and against big business check out who's board his wife is on. If he is nomination we will lose.

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Robert Helland, NYC, NY — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 19:57:22 GMT

No more Republicans - ever!
There were no subways in NYC again today.
Bridges are falling.
Sewers are overflowing.
Beaches are closed.
Infrastructure is breaking.
All our money goes to the rich.
We are fighting a bad war for a lying despot.
We torture and spy.
America is a great country and we have fallen so far in just six years after 8 years of peace and prosperity under Bill Clinton.
We MUST have a Democratic president.
The Democtratic Party must nominate a winner this time.
Kucinich would be be best president, but wouldn't win.
A HILLARY CLINTON/OBAMA ticket would win.
We MUST save this country - and the world!

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John Rohrer — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 19:59:17 GMT

Hillary Clinton won hands down. She proved once again that she is the frontrunner who will not fall. She made it clear that she can beat the Republican in the general with her moderate and pratical positions on Iraq, foriegn policy, and NAFTA. The American people will see a strong leader who will be able to lead on day one in the months to come.

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Scott Lindquist, Marietta, GA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 20:05:08 GMT

It all comes down to this. If Hillary wins the nomination, the Republicans which are now demoralized and dispirited, will be energized. The anti Hillary sentiment in the Republicans and many independents will all come together to vote "ANY ONE BUT HILLARY". Then the democrats will lose and we'll have 4 more years of a Republican in the White House. The only reasonable candidate who can cross over and get Republican and Independent votes as well as enthusiastic democrats is Obama. The Republicans are praying that Hillary is nominated, because then they've got a chance. They'll play the FEAR card about Hillary, and bring up all the anti-Bill Clinton stuff. Dems... if you want to win in 08, then get behind Obama. He can win and we need a change in direction.

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Nevada — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 20:11:18 GMT

That is very true Cheryl. Obama's wife works for big corporate companies, like Wal Mart. Take about double standards. No one is clean in politics.

Kelly- So your saying that because Obama no longer takes money from certain lobbyist he is right. Come on he did before and that is what matters. Maybe his vote has been swayed by his contributions. If he hadn't ever taken money from lobbyist then he would have a right to preach about it. Sure Hillary is no better but she is not preaching that she is. But like I said not all lobbyist are bad. I do agree that standards neet to be set for lobbyist contributions. Rather then going after the candidates maybe we should be going after the dirty lobbyist. These lobbyist are hired by corporations and organizations to lobby their causes to politicians.

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Scott, Salt Lake City, Utah — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 20:18:45 GMT

Despite Chris Matthews' continued cheerleading for Hillary, and despite Biden and Dodd angling for a VP nod, Obama stands out as the most original and thoughtful. Hillary is very good a hitting her talking points, but America wants more than the same old cliches and spin from our candidates. Kucinich had some great moments, and Richardson rambled on and on and on (if he promises to do one more thing the first day in office I'll scream). Hillary is Dick Cheney lite. The more I hear Obama, the more I believe he's the best person for the job. Utah for Obama!

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lauran, Winston-Salem, NC — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 20:23:49 GMT

*grammar

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Angry Young Man, NY — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 20:26:12 GMT

I simply cannot stand all these folks touting all of Hillary's political experience. The woman lived in the White House with her husband. Vicarious experience, unfortunately, shouldn't amount to a hill of beans in the search for the most capable candidate for 2008. Kucinich has some great ideas, but a Dept. of Peace? Idealism at its worst. Edwards is finally stepping up and looking a bit tougher, but I still think Obama is the best candidate for the nomination, with Edwards as his VP. That would be a great combo, with Edwards' healthcare plans, Obama's foreign policy (I know, debated, but I think he's saying what us smart folks are thinking...) and both of them providing some fresh air into the stale world of Washington politics.... '08ama ;)

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Jim Biegaj Hollywood FL 33020 — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 20:26:43 GMT

Hillary is so condesending to anyone who has a political attention span that goes back any further than G.W. Let alone Reagan Change means change not just a rhetorical but systematic, enough from hillarys tools specially Wolfson. MOVEMENT OBAMA !!!!!!!! Dennis V.P

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Richard Johnson, Burlington, NC — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 20:29:16 GMT

My wife and I have been ambivalent about John Edwards for years. But after watching him over the past months going to bat for unorganized poultry processing workers in Siler City, NC (just down the road) and hearing him in several debates, he has won us over.
As a friend of mine said to me at church, "Edwards is the only one really talking about what matters."
It means alot when a guy like Edwards from an anti-union state dares to use the word "scab". My wife has been a union worker for 25 years and as she says, there is no doubt as to whose side he's on or whether he has the guts to take on the big shots.

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Angry Young Man, NY — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 20:41:48 GMT

Hillary is a sham....smoke and mirrors with classic right-ist rehearsed comments without substance. Here's and idea: Instead of your ad hominem arguments, Hill, tell us how YOU plan to clean up politics, or get us out of Iraq, etc...And how will your experience make you a better president? No, vicarious experience through Bill-o doesn't count. Think about this: If Hillary gets elected, that will be 20 years of Bush/Clinton in the White House. Our Founding Fathers would be sick. It's time for a fresh perspective.
Obama is a great candidate for the nomination. I would LOVE to see Obama/Edwards, with Edwards' healthcare plan and Obama's ethics and education reforms. They are both young, both fresh, both progressive, and both have the experience they need to lead America into a new age. '08AMA ;)

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Kelly (from Pittsburgh) — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 20:57:49 GMT

Nevada – Obama did not say he is planning to bomb Pakistan. And if he did so, it wouldn’t be to avoid another war but rather further devastating terror attacks. What he said is smart politics. If Pakistan continues to believe that America won’t act, then it will continue to be a safe haven for the terrorists. Politics is about pressure and influence, and right now we aren’t exerting enough on our “ally” Pakistan. We aren’t at “war with Afghanistan” we are there trying to protect the government we help put in place and to get the terrorists. But there aren’t enough resources and we’re losing. I am fully aware of how many people hate America and how many want to bomb us. I know that our persistent meddling around the world, which has culminated in our invasion of Iraq, is only making things worse. But to sit back and let these hate groups gather support and plan more attacks is not the right answer for America either. That is what Bill Clinton did. He could have gotten Bin Laden. But he decided it wouldn’t be popular politically and so he let the next guy deal with it. And he bares some responsibility for 9/11 as a result.

We can turn things around with Obama. He is not going to go bombing countries recklessly like Bush, but also isn’t going to be a pushover. We can with surgical precision get these terrorists hiding in Pakistan, and also keep the government from being overthrown there. What everyone is hearing is a small excerpt from a long speech about foreign policy. Obama will speak with our enemies and make progress in turning around world opinion. He would get broad support before taking military action. His focus will always be diplomacy first, military as a last resort. But if you act like you’re afraid to fight, then world leaders won’t take you seriously.

Cheryl-Obama will be more successful in the general election than he is in the democratic primary. He has bi-partisan appeal and persoanlity. Hillary has high negatives and baggage that Republicans have been compiling for 15 years. She can not win. Yes-big business and lobbyists are goign to come after him. But he can win the hearts and minds of voters. Hillary is running on name recognition and exploiting her gender. She won't reveal her policies, because she knows she doesn't want them to be criticized. Instead she is trying to get by with attacks on others, and saying she is inevitable.

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Kelly (from Pittsburgh) — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 21:09:49 GMT

Nevada- Yes, taking money from lobbyists before counts. But let's face it, he couldn't have even got elected to the Senate without that money probably. Not he is trying to reform the system so that current representatives will vote their conscience and not their pocket books. And so that better politicians can be elected, who get in on their merits, and not so much because of who they know.

It absolutely matters that he and John Edwards are not taking that money now. If they were, how much more would he be raising than Hillary. Most politicians claim they want reform against the special interests and corporate control. But if your actions don't back that up, then you are not genuine. That's it in a nut shell with Hillary. She just isn't genuine.

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Darrius, Arkansas — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 22:04:39 GMT

MSNBC and David Schuster (I may have gotten that name wrong) owes Barack Obama a correction and an apology for the 08/07/07 debate.

After the dabate David said that Obama was misleading about pledging to work with Pakistan in his speech. Obama was not misleading he did pledge to work with Pakistan. Here is the actual text of the speech and a link to the site.

"I understand that President Musharraf has his own challenges. But let me make this clear. There are terrorists holed up in those mountains who murdered 3,000 Americans. They are plotting to strike again. It was a terrible mistake to fail to act when we had a chance to take out an al Qaeda leadership meeting in 2005. If we have actionable intelligence about high-value terrorist targets and President Musharraf won't act, we will.

And Pakistan needs more than F-16s to combat extremism. As the Pakistani government increases investment in secular education to counter radical madrasas, my Administration will increase America's commitment. We must help Pakistan invest in the provinces along the Afghan border, so that the extremists' program of hate is met with one of hope. And we must not turn a blind eye to elections that are neither free nor fair -- our goal is not simply an ally in Pakistan, it is a democratic ally."

http://www.barackobama.com/2007/08/01/remarks_of_senator_obama_the_w_1.php

There is a video of the speech on the page. When there is about 2 and a half minutes left in the speech Obama says the now famous lines about getting Bin Laden if Musharraf won't. THE VERY NEXT PARAGRAPH TALKS ABOUT HELPING PAKISTAN.

I find the hard to see how David could have missed that. Unless, of course, he wanted to.

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Chris Myster — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 05:29:38 GMT

I also think Kucinich won the debate (coincidentally I agree with him on almost all major issues). Unfortunately, electability against the Republican cnadidate must be taken into account. First choice Joe Biden, second choice Dennis Kucinich.

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William Wonder, Milwaukee, WI — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:17:57 GMT

How many times since this debate have we heard Hillary's line " I'm your girl" and how many times have we heard Kucinich's line about "digging a hole to China"? I thought Kucinich's line was much more relevant and poignant. It is obvious that corporate america wants Hillary and that is just another reason why I am for Kucinich.

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Claire, Portland OR — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:30:05 GMT

Kucinich clearly was the most articulate, authentic and real of these candidates. I'm donating money to him today. I was impressed with him because he had clear answers that didn't sound like some manufactured response to talk around the question. he is direct - and on the money.

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America is more important than Clinton's ambitions. — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 23:50:44 GMT

Yeah... if Hilary's so smart, how come she failed the DC bar.