On balance, I think Clinton won the night.On the economy (and I'm including healthcare in "the economy"), she displayed a command and understanding both "policy wonk-wise" and "empathy-wise." Not that Obama didn't do a good job himself; it's just that Clinton seemed to me better at connecting the policies to the average person's problems.
Obama did better on the Iraq question. This probably will matter to voters just tuning in, but the contrast between Clinton's vote to authorize use of force and Obama's pre-war opposition to the Iraq War is well known to those voters who have been paying cursory attention. It's difficult to tell whether this broke any new ground for Obama.
In terms of the non-substance, I think Clinton comported herself a little better than Obama. She seemed more relaxed and in command. Clinton simply is better than Obama in a debate format. Obama did well too; it's just that Clinton did a little better.
A lot of the cable news talkers seem disappointed that sparks didn't fly, but this undecided voter really appreciated the substantive policy discussions.
Oh, and Wolf Blitzer is a jackass.
And I still don't know for whom to vote.
In terms of the non-substance, I think Clinton comported herself a little better than Obama. She seemed more relaxed and in command. Clinton simply is better than Obama in a debate format. Obama did well too; it's just that Clinton did a little better.
A lot of the cable news talkers seem disappointed that sparks didn't fly, but this undecided voter really appreciated the substantive policy discussions.
Oh, and Wolf Blitzer is a jackass.
And I still don't know for whom to vote.
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