They both did beautifully. Hillary and Barack both rock

[EffieBlack]

Democrats have much to smile about! Both of our candidates are top of the line!

[Hoyt]

1. My feelings too.

[jillan]

2. I agree. Either one will make an excellent President.

[I Vote In Pittsburgh]

3. I agree.

Seems that many think neither did well though, so maybe it's just the contrast with Bush that is making them look so good.

[Schema Thing]

4. Indeed

As much as it sucks being an Obama supporter and just wishing Hillary would get the hell out of the way..... it must REALLY suck being a republican and watching two great Dems debate like civilized, intelligent beings.

[emilyg]

5. R#5

[crispini]

6. Agreed! recommended!

[Bicoastal]

(Wish I could post this as OP) No one EVER won an election because of a debate.

Because that assumes that every single voter was watching said debate, and most weren't, let's face it.

We political junkies were excited and pumped, but 90% of the electorate, even in Texas, were most likely going--"Wha? There was a debate last night? How'd my candidate do?

"Huh. Well, I'm voting for 'em anyway."

[Horse with no Name]

12. and 99% of DU can't admit that THEIR candidate didn't win said debate

so the debates are nothing more than fodder for the pundits and raw meat for political junkies to fight over.
I venture to say that not ONE of Hillary's supporters crossed the lines for Obama tonight or vice versa.

[scheming daemons]

13. On that we agree......

...and, to her credit, I think Hillary sees that too.


That's why she ended with such a conciliatory note. Showed me that she actually WILL work to help him in the fall campaign.

That was nice to see. She's a smart politician. She sees the internals. She knows this is probably over unless Barack has a HUGE HUGE gaffe in the coming weeks.


She even seemed to say she wouldn't fight on the delegate issue.

[gateley]

22. I noticed that on the delegate issue, too. nt

[tishaLA]

7. i'll co-sign that.

[democrattotheend]

8. Agreed

Makes me almost wish they could both be president! I don't think a joint ticket is a good idea though.

[ronnykmarshall]

9. I love you Effie.

The name Effie is make my heart so warm.

I loved the movie "Dreamgirls" and 'Effie' was the Florence Ballard of that film. The Supremes are my loves. And Florence Ballard was the best.

As Florence said "Honey, we is terrific". And honey, you is terrific!!

[Autumn]

10. We are truly Blessed to

have these two as our candidates. Either one of them will be wonderful. In this debate WE won.

[David Zephyr]

11. Count me in with EffieBlack tonight.

They both have great intellects and either will chew up McCain.

[judaspriestess]

14. It is in all honesty a beautiful thing to see a Woman and a Black Man

on the Democratic side. Its kind of surreal to watch it and its about time.

[Canuckistanian]

15. Why do you hate America?

After all, there's only ONE TRUE CHOICE.

Hillarack Obamton for President!

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

16. Absolutely!

[Bluebear]

17. What a terrific post.

UNITY!

[The Backlash Cometh]

18. Thanks, EB. I was beginning to lose confidence in DU.

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

19. Elevating the dialog. Thank you, both.

:toast:

OK, I'm doing the :grouphug:, so sue me.

[jspence]

20. I concur!

[gateley]

21. K&R - Agree 100%. nt

[MzShellG]

23. You speak the truth.

It's about time to put an end to all of the party infighting. The republicans are uniting behind their candidate. Let's not let the media keep us divided. If we do, the republicans will prevail in November.

[tammywammy]

24. Agreed!

[DeepModem Mom]

25. K&R

[AAARRRGGGHHH]

26. What, what's with this thread?

No attacks at supporters of one candidate or another? No name calling or mudslinging? BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Just kidding- rec'd very enthusiastically!

:toast:

[libnnc]

27. Damn skippy.

:thumbsup:

[andym]

28. Two very fine candidates! eom

[LiberalAndProud]

29. They made me proud tonight.

[NastyRiffraff]

30. What a wonderful, refreshing thread this is!

WE have two intelligent, well-spoken candidates with progressive values.

THEY have....McCain.

[leftynyc]

31. We're so very lucky

to have these two fine, qualified candidates. I hope the pubs are shaking in their boots.

Highly recommend this thread.

[Silver Gaia]

32. I was just going to say the same thing as NastyRiffraff posted, so

I'll just say I agree. This thread was so refreshing to read. I'm so weary of all the nastiness.

And I agree with EffieBlack, too. I watched the debate, too, and also thought they both did really well last night. I was glad to see them drop (most of) the adversarial bickering (until John King provoked them, but they handled that well, too), and put the major focus on defeating the Republicans. As it should be.

[D23MIURG23]

33. Its true. Just look what the repukes are stuck with!

[marions ghost]

34. ditto that

I was impressed with both of them. It is too bad we can't have both at the helm. It's a tough choice in many ways, but I think Obama has the momentum.

One thing that always sticks in my craw is the way Hillary was anointed and thrust upon us as the "front runner" and heir apparent --two years ahead of time.

[IrishBloodEngHeart]

35. I agree, I thought both did really well.