Of course I watched the debate tonite...looked forward to it. There were a few moments I thought, "Well let's all just hug and sing "'Kumbaya'". I was getting a bit aggravated. If we are going to debate, then let's debate. No need at all to mudsling, but I think it's vital to make the differences known especially to those on the fence. Who else loved UNIVISION's Jorge Ramos? This man knows how to ask a question. He did not let Hil keep on babbling (or if she did) he came right back to the question. Gracias Jorge.
It amazes me that Clinton considers herself to be able to work across party lines. Moreover, how can anyone think she will be a leader the world will come to respect if she will not speak to anyone unless they meet "A-Z" criteria and then some? Sounds like she and Bush have more in common than she might realize. Perhaps it is Mrs. Clinton who needs the infamous "reality check"? Obama is exactly right: The next prez is going to have to work that much harder in showing diplomacy to others because of the last eight years.
I also find it intriguing that when push comes to shove Clinton can simply just throw Bush's name around to get a "shoe-in" applause. How many times does she have to mention the obvious negatives vs. Obama to get some cheer coming her way? Seriously look in the transcript to see the numerous references. Another point that I'm going to get off my chest since I'm rambling and it's my blog and I can (and yes I know this is a run on sentence) is that if she does not want to be running as Bill's wife then 'tis best not to make mention of he/nor his administration in speeches, debates, etc, etc. If you are going to run, run on your own. Enough said.
Back to debate tonite! As expected, I was not surprised with Sen. Obama's ability to deflect the negativism away and steer and stay on point. Could this be a sign of a good leader? Hmmm.
Ugggggghhhhhhh (sorry it's the only word that will come to mind) with Hillary. Did anyone else want someone with a big mallet to come out of the ceiling and hit her on the head (not to hurt her, just to get her to stop babbbling). Enough already with her resume.
There are times when I think Obama could become almost borderline pacificist in these debates, but just when I think that he makes a stinger of a comment that is Muhammad Ali-like (get the "stinger" metaphor?) is eloquent, substantial and subtle but not too subtle and yet still not a personal attack really, know what I mean? Good. What a true diplomat, true leader and true next president of our country!!!
How sad that Clinton had to mention plagiarism w/Obama's speeches. She got booed on the Xerox comment and deservedly so. Are you kidding me? Obama handled that non-issue with such grace and finesse. IMO to undecided voters that only shows that she is hurting for votes.
Also interesting- though not surprising- was the question about the Democratic Party nomination process basically re: superdelegates and Hillary's "whatever happens, happens" attitude (interesting since she has so many more sd's...would that attitude be the same if the tables were turned? Hmmmm...) and Obama's supplication that it would be a shame if it wasn't the public that was truly represented.
One last thought, Hillary got to close the debate...I thought we might see tears again (sniff, sniff)...did anyone else think that her speech at the end was sincere or had moments of sincerity? It's just she is so the "politician". I could see perhaps at one time in her career, IMO that she truly did want change and wasn't "playing politics". It's just not now.
Lastly a quote from opening of brilliant Obama regarding lobbyists:
"The problem we have is that Washington has become a place where good ideas go to die. They go to die because the lobbyists and special interests have a strangle-hold on the agenda in Washington. They go to die in Washington because too many politicians are interested in scoring political points rather than bridging differences in order to get things done.
And so the central premise of this campaign is that we can bring this country together, that we can push against the special interests that have come to dominate the agenda in Washington, that we can be straight with the American people about how we're going to solve these problems and enlist them in taking back their government.
You know, Senator Clinton mentioned Barbara Jordan, somebody who was an inspiration to me and so many people throughout the country. And she said that what the American people want is very simple: They want an America that is as good as its promise. I'm running for president because I want to help America be as good as its promise.
Thank you very much."
Thank you, Senator Obama
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