Live Debate Blogging by Rick Klein

Where is obama going to get the money to do all the things he says he is going to do and what is he going to do about Social Security, is he going to see that it will be there for all of us. Does he believe all illegal immigrants should learn english,

I hope that Hillary will not be agressive, it will only show how desperate she is to get to the White House. She must accept the will of the American people.

The rookie car salesman has been copying somebody’s speech. No wonder, he can not give a specific and substance.

Obama uses words because he lacks action…I hope Houston realizes he plans on delaying NASA funding for a few years to pay for Science education..that is action but what
about the jobs…he refuses to vote Yea or Nay on issues that make a difference Sexual establishments within X distance from Schools…whether Youth should be trial as an adult…among others he was politicking back then did not want to alienate people..but he is the candidate of choice for some people…he back the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 while most democratics did not but he is not for corporations ..limits lawsuits against corporations…Obama says one thing but his action speak a different tune…if you look at history he has always support big corp. just talks the big talk but does not follow his own advise…back peddling about the Federal funding that he agreed to ..Mccain is calling him on that issue…People smeel the BS that OB is giving you…

I’m actually surprised that Obama the Great Uniter’s services aren’t needed in other parts of the world tonight. Maybe he could hold a “rally” to solve their issues. No, you say. If you don’t think it would work for them why do you think it will work for us?

Both candidates are campaigning on only words at this point. To say that Hillary has more experience is a joke. Being a first lady does not count.

pec, I think a lot of the Obama supporters watched that and said “Man, that was really a tough question. That Chris M. really threw a curve ball at him. I wonder why he would have asked that?”. I’m really surprised that he didn’t give the standard answer that the cult members use – look at his website.

By the way, the above information comes from George Will, in case anybody was thinking about lighting me up for plagiarism.

What station is it on? I hope that mean Chris Matthews doesn’t pick on Obama and ask him some of his accomplishments.

Move massive people is always disaster for a nation.
in late 1960 China, chiarman Mao use his speech move millions young “red guard” for change. it destoryed china’s 5000 year history, it destoryed the whole economy, it killed more than 10 million people. No one understand why all the people gone crazy. But Mao acted as messiah!
History always repeat. this time, looks like American is still undeveloped land, where is “hopeless” “washington is evil” ” I am new, so I clean” “I an new, so I am change”
the compain start as messiah, not start as how to manage the country. Start by againest country, call for change, every fault is “bush’s fault” all fault is “washington’s fault”, only Obama will save American.
He claim as uniter and change at same time, How? How you unit all the “old forks” and “change” them at same time?
It is no one’s fault for war or economy, don’t blame. let us face and correct them. at same time, no matter what happened, every American should be proud of be american.
If Luck is still on American’s side, we can avoid this “obama”, othrewise, time is running out. Looks like American will have ” red culture revolution”
No matter what we should avoid this kind “obama” hype at any cost.

I did not realize Canada was still canadian. LOL
Hey how about that McCain.
I did not have lobbyist relations with that woman. Sounds familiar?

Wil, I think you need to look at Obama’s website. It seems to be the direction that people are pointed to. Kind of like the North Star.

Exactly, Canada, I think Obama, Hillary, McCain must answer this question because if we say we want change and if energy prices hit us in the pocketbook then all the changes we hope for can never be made.

Mmmmmm, that Kool-Aid is some good stuff. And it sure costs less than a Clinton campaign consultant.

The Democratic party is now divided beyond repair for this election year. It is highly probable that Obama is going to get the Democratic nomination, and Hillary supporters (of which I am one) will vote for McCain in the general election as the lesser of the two evils.
I was much better off after Bill Clinton’s administration than when he took office, because he understood fiscal responsibility and knew how to balance the budget, which in turn stimulated the economy and the stock markets. His support of technology and the Internet played a big part in that as well. I hated his immoral antics in office, but he knew how to create a thriving economy. My basis for voting for Hillary is that she learned how to manage the economy first hand. While taxes did increase during the Clinton administration, my salary doubled and my investments tripled, so I did not care.
Obama has no experience on how to manage a budget. He is promising everything to everyone. He is a true “tax and spend” liberal with no fiscal knowledge or experience on how to improve the economy. I have researched his policies, and I know that based on his tax and spend agenda that my company will struggle and put my job at risk, my investments will not grow, and my taxes will increase. I cannot put my family at risk based on this man’s hollow rhetoric and lack of experience. I know that if I vote for McCain, at least he won’t increase my taxes unnecessarily.
Believe me, I am not alone here. There are hundreds of thousands of Hillary supporters that will defect with me. I am saddened that our party is now driven by emotion instead of logic. I guess that I’ll just hope for better in another 8 years.

and McCain and Clinton have given specifics on what???? Oh, nothing! soundbite city! “In it to win it!” and “Universal Healthcare!” Obama wrote a book, yep specifics in it, has a blue print and positions all over his website..yep…OH and does offer specifics in speeches, but that makes for boring TV. His platform is same as Clinton and Democratic Party….he just says it better… do your homework folks

and should day 1 sound like…”YES – its all mine at last! 100 Years of War!” or “YES – I will avenge my husband! Watch out right wingers, its my way or the highway!”
OR “YES WE CAN!”

Rick – Good to be back. I don’t mind making expectation guesses because I have nothing to lose. I think Clinton will have to tweak Obama. As per usual, about the third response or so will include a provocative reference, perhaps to the “plagiarism” and/or a swipe at Patrick for not bringing about change in MA. I think it will almost certainly be the “Words”/Solutions angle. Hopefully, Obama will keep his cool and force her to jab harder for a reaction. They both have arrows in their quiver and now no Edwards to intervene as a grown-up. Clinton really needs to change the narrative here, polls are slipping in her firewall, superd’s are defecting (only from her camp), 0-11 the last contests, demos slipping away, Big Labor endorsements going against her. If Bill has coached her, she’ll definitely pick a fight tonight. Try to knock Obama off-topic and pummel him with facts, 10point plans and innuendos.

Attention Democrats!!!
If you don’t realize that the presidential election is taking place right now, then something is wrong with you. It is between Clinton the Democrat and Obama the Republican.

simply vote for your true love! Ron Paul could use some extra votes. No reason to vote for Obama BECAUSE you’re a black voter. He’s a superb politician, no doubt (the proof is in the incredible history of this campaign)
but yes, he’s the most liberal of them all.
Don’t forget however that Paul is a libertarian; in some respects (and also as a real worshipper of the Constitution) he’s very close to Obama.

um, hm, um, um, hmm, um – quote from Obama.

Obama just flip flopped.

Obama did not say that the preparations would have preconditions, only the full normalization of relations.
Our Cuba policy has been determined by a bunch of right-wing ex-cubanos in Miami for way too long.

Hillary looks calm, cool, and collected. Obama is still out of his league. He’s not ready. She is ready to be the President.

Hillary’s stealing Obama’s thoughts from the speech in Houston now. What a blatant plagiarist.

Now who’s copying who?
Obama 2008!!!

anyone else think that Jorge (the Univision questioner) looks like a hispanic Anderson Cooper?

Hilary needs to start relaxing so people can see her true character – She doesn’t have to bully her way to the Presidency. I think this is what is spoiling her chances. I would like to see the true and gracious Hilary Clinton not some masculine version fighting a war that could be won with charm.

Enjoying the debate. I see why I am a Clinton supporter. She is truly a class act. He’s not a very good speaker when he doesn’t have a telepromptor.

Karl, et al. – I am behind Obama 100%, but it is my opinion that Clinton is much stronger in debates.
I don’t think that means she would be a better president or that she has better (or unique) ideas. Her delivery is simply very direct and detailed without any hesitation. Obama tends to stumble a little more. As long as they are both essentially saying the same thing, delivery counts.
All that being said, Clinton is not doing well enough. She needs to have an EXCEPTIONAL performance (in addition to a big Obama gaffe) to close in on Obama’s current lead in the race. Haven’t seen that yet….

I agree, Ray. Clinton is a “master debater”…Obama just has to hope to make a major mistake.
Let’s see what happens when they begin discussing the parallels of fiscally managing the country and managing their campaigns….$$$$

He is not saying any things but agreeing with Hillary. Why, they should let Obama reply to question first instead of Hillary.

two languages is what’s splitting Canada apart.

It’s going both ways, Commander Guy…they are both walking lightly, in support I should say, of each other.

This blog is so slanted toward the “kool-aid” drinking cultists. I hope he is at least paying you all.
Bilingual education? Is he going to pay for that too? I hope it’s not the same old approach to educating ESL students who have come out of school with a worthless education. Before we teach our kids a second language they won’t really have a use for (unless it’s chinese), let’s raise those math scores – is he aware that we rank 23rd or 24th internationally in Math? During my lifetime, English has been the language of international business, is he ready to cede that too?

We need to livn’ this debate up…can somebody let Bill O’Reilly in the building?

John King is tryin’ to act like Don King…HA!

she is not handling this one well…

Hillary should be the next president because women need to have their way.. The men have had it way too long..Hillary will heal this nation torn from war. Hillary for president..please America!

This was her opening, and she didn’t capitalize! Surrender?

Here come all the Hillary bashers .. LOL
Expected!

Mass Voter…in The Audacity of Hope, Obama wrote an entire chapter about math and science education in the US getting stepped up to help our youth in the world economy.

Rick, that quote has been used in every stump that she’s held since campaigning.
Clinton needs a knock-out to win this debate, and to change the voting balance, otherwise she’s finished!

Obama just man handled the Deval Patrick question as well.

The Gloves are starting to come off!!!

How can Hillary Clinton say that after watching her lift from Obama’s Houston speech all night long?
She’s desperate and people see through her and her contrived answers.

Did Obama said that you health care plan is not good now? Maybe it is an error on his part.

anyone else watching Lost and the debate?

“anyone else watching Lost and the debate?”
Yep. Now that AI and survivor are finished

WOW!! I feel so proud of this debate ..i think i want to start singing..! lol
O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!

Nice to have your company Commander Guy

McCain: Admits in his own Memoirs that he winches when he thinks of what he did for Keating in the 1980′s. But yet he is continuing the same pattern with his Lobbying friends. McCain escaped the punishment that the other senators had in the Keating Scandal. Yet Keating was McCain’s friend for years. Keating was McCain’s wife partner in the Investment of the Arizona Shopping Mall. McCain is the one who wrote letters and introduced legislation to help his friend Keating, BEFORE McCain joined with other Senators whom McCain drew in and forming the Keating Five. Hmm, McCain the Slickest, Contradicting, Republican Candidate. Obama08

Okay, so four years later factories are still being dismantled and jobs shipped overseas.
What’s your point?

Here are my thoughts.. Hillary for President and Obama for vice president..If they joined hand in hand..this world can stand…

Really, this is Clinton’s major theme tonight? Obama’s using other people’s words (Re: John Kerry memo her team is passing out to reporters). This makes her a better presidental candidate then Obama? That’s the best she can do? That smell? That’s desparation.

Hillary/Obama ticket?? No thank you. Hillary should go home. Enough of her dirty politics!!

I saw that “deer in the headlights” moment during the health care exchange. His response just doesn’t make sense and he knows it! Children’s health care consumes a far smaller cost to the taxpayer than costs for adults – far greater numbers of children are healthier than adults. The mandate must be on adults – we have far too many people who can afford insurance but gamble that they won’t need it. Their gamble is what costs us as taxpayers and people who pay for health care privately (meaning non-employer group health plans). In fact, those who pay privately can feel like saps vis a vis those who can pay but won’t. Mandates are the way to go!

Hillary already screwed up the health system once….why let her screw it up twice. Obama should take over!

Hillary back up!!!! you came acoss as angry very defensive. Im sorry Borack sounded ..Calm, colective and very presidential. congratulations to Borack for keeping the cool as alway.

Is she TRYING to grow a she-mullet?

I will not be sick if he’s the nominee. I will vote for Big Mac, the other side.

Hillary WILL heal the heart of this nation.. Obama is way too close to the face of war.. It would be a slap in face of every american soldier to come home to this turmoil and strife…the country needs time to heal..Obama could become president after Hillary. He needs time to prove his metal..

LOVE IS BLIND, if you can’t see that HILLARY is ready. She outshined Obama. I am sooooooooooooooo excited and convinced. Obama just repeated I agree with Clinton but I am just better so vote for me.
She is the BIONIC WOMAN. Let’s get excited.

No damage seen from this corner. Very tame debate, which is not what Hillary needed. On the other hand, I don’t know that getting all up in his face would have worked for her either. So she took the high road, to her long term credit (post 11/08).

Obama’s kickin’ ass!!!

Rick – That is the all important question and the answer is, “No.” If anything she lost ground. It was really a pretty docile exchange all night, save for the Xerox comment which really went down hill for ….well, Hill.

GWHAL – Clinton at least took a risk when she took on health care in the 90′s. She’s admitted that she underestimated the entrenched interests of the health care lobby. I’d rather someone who appreciates the challenge and wants to take it on again, than someone who found it preferable to vote “present” on issues that are so important to Democrats – that set us apart from Republicans. Why couldn’t he take a stand – many of these issues didn’t even pose a risk for him!
It’s because his handler – Axelrod told him that it’s easier to create a persona than to defend a substantive record.
Hillary ’08!!!!!!!!!!!

voteforme008 — biden and paul in the same sentence? Give me a break! You really do need to drop the fascade.

I think she’s 100% correct in not leaving anyone out of the healthcare program. Like she said, if you do the insurance companies will have the upper hand.

I agree with Jack51. Nothing significant so far. Hillary’s debate style is smoother, but not enough to sway a non-believer or even a fence sitter. We will see how it develops.

I agree with Jack51. Nothing significant so far. Hillary’s debate style is smoother, but not enough to sway a non-believer or even a fence sitter. We will see how it develops.

Interesting thing is that when you listen to them (Hill and Obama) they just both sound like soundbites–very little detail or depth. When I consider the last few Repub debates tehy have gone so much deeper and just sound a lot more intellignet. I like Obama, wouldn’t mind him being Prez., but McCain jsut sounds alot more intelligent and alot deepr on Iraq, like him or not.

This debate, or slow dance, is so docile, that I’m starting to believe the reason Clinton is playing nice is because she want’s a job in the Obama Whitehouse. Perhaps VP?

Correction I was agreeing with Mark (sorry Jack51)

Where is Bill Clinton? Did Hillary chain him to a chair at home (figure of speech) so he would not follow her to the debate? Is Hillary concerned that Bill Clinton will be a bigger liability?
Hillary + Bill: could not implement universal health care when Bill was in power, what makes us think that it will happen now? Frankly, I think that Obama will walk the talk!!

Hillary give em HELL!!!! Men please respect women and give us the chance to be president. TRy practicing not being so greedy ..just for once…I bet everyone will reap the benefits if Hillary gets in as president.

Hillary throws Bill under the bus!!!!

1. Hillary’s claim that “[a candidate's] words should be their own” would appear to rule out speech writers. We should ask if she wrote the xerox line or if someone else suggested it?
2. She criticized McCain for Supporting the Iraq War.
3. Wow love and a handshake. Looks like she’s swinging for vp!

Yes! THAT’S THE HILLARY WE KNOW, THE ONE WITH PURPOSE WHEN SHE WAKES DAILY!

HILLARY I LOVE YOU….. SHE SAID SHE WAS HONORED TO BE SHARING THE STAGE WITH BARACK… what a moving, gracious way to end the evening…. now contrast that with the sheer viciousness of the Obamanites!

I want Hillary for president because I think this this is what our country needs to heal..Picture Lady Hillary leading the troops home..like the statue of Liberty…TRUTH <JUSTice and Liberty for all..

Ok so she goes for the emotional end “I’m honored” — not feeling her playing two sides of the fence —- tomorrow she will be saying his voters are delusional.

Funny, we just watched lost on FOX and Lost on CNN

She NEVER said his voters are delusional.

Angie, you call 10 Million to a University law school over 5 years Pork?(a public University that is) You are really reaching here, for the bottom of the barrell

MASS VOTER, I totally agree with you.. Earlier on, she even said that he was eloquent passionate … That smug guy didn’t say a single nice thing about her..

Angel…..
this is good: “Change you can Xerox”,

THIS IS the TIME FOR you HILLARY!!!! I LOVE YOU AND i think you’ll make a remarkable president.! and Obama will make a great vice president (Possible President).

Hillary_heals_hate, picture hillary trying to get the troops home, while the GOP fillibusters and keeps them there 3-4 years. Picture a Rwanda type genocyde, and the US being blamed for it. Nobody can get us out of Iraq in 1 year. You dont just turn it off and close your eyes and hope it is gone when you open them again. It will be a long, arduous task for whomever is elected.

Ok Democrats no matter who you are for, start doing your own research about McCain. There is so much proof that McCain is the Contradictory Candidate. He said that statement against the Democratic candidates on Sunday and Monday claiming that he himself is righteous. Yet McCain’s past and most recent history says he is not. Do Not let McCain get away with it. Obama08

Health care, green jobs, immigration reform, the experience she listed, Cuba and finally the story of wounded soldiers and her realizing that she wants to contribute toward a better life
for people throughout the country, receiving a standing ovation; Hillary found her voice AGAIN!

I disagree with Obama. Just because you have endorsements doesn’t mean that the people aren’t dillusional.

you are just as desperate as Clinton.
Obama gave strong leadership by not attacking and keeping it positive. She has been talking a different and more negative message not really that “i’m so honored” message she gave tonight, which does not suite well for leadership.
She might not have said “delusional” but she is helping to spoon it —

Barack Obama appeared to drop or hide his idea of driver license to illegals.
It is not popular in Texas.

The commentators just don’t get it. She began this evening with a deficit, – according to all of the commentators the only way she could win was if he made some glaring mistake and she couldn’t win by going negative. But, if you ask the average voter, she continued to do well what she always does well, discuss the complexities of her plans and the challenges we face.
Note: To those people who haven’t had to read about actual raids and deportations of undocumented immigrants, count yourselves lucky that you didn’t go to bed having nightmares of children returning from school to an empty house, kids left in the care of a neighbor whose moms were locked up and deported. It happened last year in New Bedford, Massachusetts!
Universal coverage means mandates – that’s how it works. You won’t be educated about this issue by Obama supporters, though.
She nailed the evening, though with that closing. Hillary, You’re the WoMAN!

Who won the debate? I think the American people won. Hilary scored a couple of times, especially with her closing statement. But more important, Barack didn’t lose. He clearly established himself to be ready to lead on day-one.

Taylor Marsh said it best:
The last moment was her moment, talking about her struggles and what has tested her. The audience got it. She smiled. Then she mentioned The Intrepid. Then gave a moving and heartfelt statement that blew the room out, showing her humanity and her grace. Clinton stated that whatever she goes though is nothing compared to what others suffer. She said she was honored to be here, honored to be running with Barack Obama, which you could tell even touched him, then they shook hands. That moment at the end she owned. Her grace came through, her heart was open. The audience loved it.
At the end, the audience jumped to their feet. It was in great part because of Clinton’s close. It’s what people will be talking about. Women will be moved by her. She showed the same grace that came through in New Hampshire. Tremendous moment on which to end.

In Hillary Clinton, with all her shortcomings, I have always seen a very competent leader (a kind of leader I have never had a chance to vote for in my own country) and I’m sorry I could never vote for her.
I have mixed feelings about her last answer. On the one hand, I feel like it was THE game changer. On the other hand, it sounded valedictory.
March 4 could be the end of the campaign that as a dedicated supporter, I must admit she didn’t run well at all.But what a great loss for America and the world.
Senator Clinton or Madam President as I have always wished to call you, my warmest wishes to you no matter what happens on March 4.

hillary did not parrot obama’s economic policies, Obama did not have any economic policies early on….only after Hillary talked specifics on her economic plans , including green jobs, did you much later hear Obama give any specifics on “his” economic plans…mmmmm….and what is with Obama’s Mitt Romney imitation in his tv ad in Ohio…white shirt sleeves rolled up ….trying to look like he was one of the average joes…..oh he is for change, he’s different and not like every other politician ..so that could not have been him in that TV ad ….saying and doing whatever it takes to get elected….

Hillary won my mind, when she first entered into this race. Tonight, with that ending statement, she was won my heart!
Keeping fighting Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Right now, America is sick. We need a highly experienced surgeon to cut through its body to remove the tumor and prescribe exact medicine with right dose so that it will heal. A first year surgical resident, no matter how well does he talks, will not be able to fulfil this job. Andyi, Obama is like a first year surgical resident. Even with Ted Kennedy or John Kerry as partner, he will not be able to operate on our big America properly. He will probably be able to remove the tumor, but the patient will die from bleeding eventually. American voters, if you are sick, will you pick an experienced doctor or a first year medical resident to treat you?

Hillary show she is the real president at last question.
but all media don’t mention even replay.
If any one watch in full the last question, you will find who is real.
She is real speaker! Not a professional speecher.
she is real.
But all media want kill her. Sad to be American.

I couldn’t vote for him because he has not addressed the way most of the people for him are so hateful as a grandmother I hope my grandchildren behave better than some of the young people who are posting on all the blogs

The last answer said it all.
Obama was all about himself. ME ME ME ME ME…how sad and difficult it has been for ME!
Hillary recognized that America is a great place that she was proud of…and has given her many blessings.

Loved the fact she got roundly booed for the Xerox comment.
But then I got scared by that creepy smile she kept showing the entire time she was BEING BOOED HELLO???!!!
Either she was bluffing, or she thought they were booing Obama.
If we’re going to insist on “Experience” as the only marker for electability – then Clinton will lose. McCain has been in Congress since 1982. That’s 26 years. Then he was with the US Military for an additional 22 years or something. That makes 48 years Experience in leadership.
McCain Pwns Clinton.

Hey everyone! Wasn’t the debate exciting? Senator Clinton was fantastic. She was much more articulate than Obama. I felt so sorry for him. There were several times when I thought he would start sobbing like an infant. Get real, America! We need Senator Clinton to lead us. She’ll be ready from day one! She’s got the experience and the moxy!!!!

At the time when Obama was against the war, he had no access to Senate or US intelligence. He was just a Illinois senator. His anti-war stance was based on a guess.
If he wins the White House, I sure hope he brings his crystal ball along to make decisions.
Oh heck, he’ll probably just skip out and miss the important votes and snipe about them later. OH wait, he can’t do that as President.
Think America before you vote!

Does anyone else feel this sick feeling in the pit of their stomach over this election cycle? The next 4-8 years will be some very trying times for America… for the world. Do we really want to take a chance with an unknown? I am deeply concerned at the motives for pushing Obama to the forefront so early in his career….. does anyone else feel like he is being used…. being duped…. maybe even being set up to fail. He is not ready.

Hillary definitely has much more experience, and we saw it here tonight. Her experience is unmatched. Don’t forget that we need someone experienced to lead this country. PLEASE keep this is mind: Hillary = Experience. I know what I’m saying isn’t very original, but it’s still true. And it needs to be said over and over again. I hope you all will support Hillary. I want the next eight years to be like President Clinton’s eight years: peaceful and proserperous. And did you notice Hillary’s confidence tonight? She lashed Senator Obama. But he did have a few good lines. He isn’t a bad person. When Hillary wins the nomination, I’m sure Senator Obama’s supporters will come around. I’m sure tonight’s debate convinced a number of people to support Hillary instead of Obama. I’m sorry for going on like this! Thank you.

To much pride is not a good thing

Keep it strong, Hillary. Your campaign workers are doing an excellent job. They must be dedicated and experienced–just like you. I enjoyed your energy tonight. Political blogger Rick Klein is correct: you one the debate. Don’t back down, not for a second. This country needs you. For now, Obama should stay in the Senate. I’m very confused by his actions. You helped him get elected and he turns around and stabs you in the back like this. He should be standing with you. Maybe you guys will run together. Anyway, I don’t know why he’s being so ungrateful. The nerve of him! Best of luck to you.

To the individual that went off on Bill Clinton…..
you have a point when it comes to infidelities and lying about them to the American public
you do not have a point that he in some way disgraced the White House. He ranks in the top 10 of all time most successful and admired Presidents. We had a surplus, more new jobs were created than ever before and since, the economy was booming (yes, in part due to the techs), families were saving money…. life was much better then than now.
so, with your argument, Bush must be your hero because Bush has reversed everything good that happened while Bill was in office.
if you are looking for a politician with clean hands….. you may as well give up. Obama is no saint… McCain is no saint…..
perhaps you should be more concerned about which candidate has done something that has/will help this nation.

She won it hands down. She won’t get many probably to admit it – but it’s there, recorded for history. And if others don’t see it – well McCain will benefit. With all the media coverage of this election there is simply no way that history will not reflect what a brave, intelligent and patriotic woman she is. How she faced her harshest critics and ran this long race against the greatest of odds. She can hold her head high – she is a legend – a woman of substance in the highest degree.

I am a Latino, and I live in Plano, Texas. Hillary Clinton won. She has more experience. She will be ready on day one. She loves America, and America loves her. She embodies America. America embodies her. She needs America. America needs her. She loves America so much. I love America, too. It has given me many thing. I don’t understand how America could do without an American hero like Hillary. She loves this country like it is her child. My eyes are starting to water. I’m sorry. And I don’t like what’s happening with this Obama character. I don’t mean to sound angry, but he seems like the leader of a cult. His acolytes say meaningless jargon. There is no substance. They speak in generalities. It’s like cheap propaganda. Hillary’s supporter do this sometimes but when they do it, it’s an exceptions. I should finish now. Just remember. Hillary has experience. She has solutions. And she will be ready on day one.

Obama lost. Get over it Hilary-haters. I know you hate her because she’s an independent woman, but this is the twenty-first century. She won tonight, and she’ll win the election in November. I think Obama needs to grow up. He’s been around just a few years, but he thinks he’s so entitled to the presidency. It’s disgusting. I don’t know why he’s acting this way. I’m not worried, though. Americans aren’t blind. They know his true character. Good luck Hillary!

Well I disagree with some about the standing ovation. I think the standing ovation was for both candidates not just one. But that closing statement was probably the best of her life. I think she laid it all out on the line tonight. And I’m satisfied with that. What is interesting though was the “xerox” moment, I could tell she was uncomfortable with attacking Obama, she’s feeling the pressure!

Some of the comments about Obama are plain racist and lack any merit. But lucky for us there’s a lot of wise Americans around as well. As for the racists – get a life!
Hillary is a good debator but she was NOT able to use the debate to shake people up and get them to switch to her.
It is a very poor argument to suggest that when someone is a great speaker, like Obama, they are not a great do-er.
His policies are as detailed and thought out as hers.
The difference is in governing styles. I dont trust her partisan “I am right-you are wrong” style.
Think about it.

I think Hillary Clinton has done an excellent job. She is experienced, qualified, and highly intelligent. I hope the American people will stand with Hillary. She stands for America. You won’t hear any vague sloganeering from her supporters. Hillary Clinton loves America and the American people, and she will be ready on day one. Those who say otherwise are suspect. The American people need a leader now. Furthermore, Senator Obama should not forget that Hillary Clinton helped him get into office. Now he thinks he can spit in her face like this. Talk about a lack of gratitude!

Texas for Hillary!
I believe she voted for the war because Americans at the time were deeply shocked by the aftermath of 9/11. I think Bush really pushed his agenda of terror and weapons of mass destruction. All of us expected this war to be over a long time ago. The war has been badly mismanaged and I think Hillary sees that. But as the senator of New York I don’t think she could have voted differently because of how affected New York and the country was by what happened to the twin towers.

The pivot of Hillary’s powerful concluding remarks came from Bill Clinton’s 92 campaign. Clinton had various permutations to it back then. But TPM Reader CG found one example in this November 1992 article by Anna Quindlen …
Bill Clinton, 92: “The hits that I took in this election are nothing compared to the hits the people of this state and this country have been taking for a long time.”
Hillary Clinton, tonight: “You know, the hits I’ve taken in life are nothing compared to what goes on every single day in the lives of people across our country.”
- Josh Marshall
Did Hillary credit Bill?
Hell, no!
You’d think that someone who just accused her opponent of plagiarism would know better. But then again, this is the woman who helped send young Americans to Iraq to die, THEN has the audacity to wail about wounded soldiers at the end of the debate.
Hillary Clinton is repulsive.

hilary xeroxes her husband,
She sent people over there, at the WILL OF PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY, YELLING & SCREAM FOR JUSTICE, but everyone conveniently forgets their part in the whole war thing. Don’t they?????
As for all those very few others of this country, which truly did oppose going to war, were being slammed as unpatriotic.
So now, based on that mentality, where does Obama, stand?

This is not the end yet but if it was it would be a sad day for the women in the USA and in world. The media and many of the people have been so filled with hate it is all about her being a women it proves you can still do what ever you want to a woman and nobody will stand up for you.

Barack and Hillary as “The Power Combo”. The synergy between the two of them is amazing. They would be such a powerful team in the White House, him as president and her as vice president. I really hope they do that, for our country.

Hillary for President
Obama for Vice President

Yup! It’s Silly Season.

If Obama wins the nomination, this democrat will vote for mcain.

I agree with Ryan I also think the standing ovation was because it was the conclusion of the debate not for Hillary’s statement. Obama is my choice for president. I could tell Hillary wanted to really rip his eyes out but held back, I feel if you have a firm position then you can make it known without being nasty, or being afraid of not being liked. A real leader with a real/workable message stands firm and all others be damned.

You are right on target SO1.

I cannot understand how one “closing statement” can solidify the entire debate for Hillary. I am not opposed to her as much as I am surprised at how fragile the loyalties of the Ameican pubic is. Almost leaves me speechless.

i am a j.m. fan. He stuttered his way through the beginning, but found his way at the end.

Mc. Fans. how do you think he did?