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I agree that attacking him for his religion is wrong. But free speach unamerican? Let me just add Romney to the list of candidates I'm affraid of. Let's have a constitutional president. Ron Paul 2008!

This debate was semi-illuminating. However there were two key points that were not satisfactorily addressed by any of the candidates.
1)Immigration – Should non-documented immigrants be issued driver's licenses?

First of all this is not a simple yes or no question. There are many details that need to be explained before a definitive answer can be given. I believe that Congressman Dennis Kucinich began to answer this in a proper manner when he took offense to the use of the term "Illegal Immigrants". However he was not allowed to complete his answer and, I for one would liked to have heard his complete response. Other candidates were allowed to elaborate on thier answer, however not one of their explainations or conclusions were correct. I will explain:
We have to take into account our history and travel back to the time when there was no formal federal government in place in America. At that time what we now call Native Americans inhabited this continent. There was no formal process by which immigrants could "Legaly" enter and become citizens. So without a long history lesson, this nation is built on (non-documented) immigration and the processes by which anyone enters the country were also written, and are enforced by immigrants. Also the responsibility for getting non-documented immigrants on the path to, either citizenship or obtaining the proper documentation, should lie with those companies that employ these people. A comprehensive solution would include subsidies to those companies to partialy offset administrative costs.
Bottom line immigrants should be allowed to obtain a driver's license once the process of obtaining citizenship or proper working documentation.

2)Social Security – Is Social Security going bankrupt?

Sen. Clinton stated that Social Security is solvent until 2035.
Sen. Obama talked in a circle. And none of the other candidates added significant input.

Bottom line we have waited until this has become a crisis and still do not have any clue as to what we will do about the issue. Any successful candidate should have a definitave plan that will either support social security well into the 22nd century or a viable alternative solution that will be there for at least the next two full generations.

Hillary Clinton was not strong enough to divorce her husband when he cheated on her, why should I believe she would be strong enough to rule the country?!
The last person I want young girls and America to look up to is Hillary Clinton.

When did the presidential election become more like a homecoming election, with popularity meaning everything. I was under the impression that the presidency was the most important job in the world. Correct me if I'm wrong, but shouldn't we be hiring the canidate who is the most qualified? Biden is the only canidate I would trust with my future.

Once again CNN and Wolfe proved without a doubt they are scared to death of the Clintons with the way Hillary was allowed to escape with out a single hard question she couldn't even answer the softball question at the end with a straight response.

I watched most of the debate the other night b/c I too have not completely made up my mind. I have voted in every election since 1972, when I turned 18 and 18-year-olds were first allowed to vote. To me, this is the most important election I will have ever been a part of. I am so disgusted with what this administration has done to this country with its lies and deceit. I am terrified we will be in a war with Iran before the new administration begins. This election is just so important. I KNOW I will be voting Democrat, but I still have not decided.
That debate did not help much at all. I was really disappointed in Wolf. He really seemed to favor Clinton, directing mostly soft questions to her, while the more complicated questions to the others, yet demanding yes/no answers. Being a woman, of course I would like to see a woman in the WH, but that is no reason to vote for Clinton. When she first ran for Senator from NY, and I heard all the talk about her eventually running for president in 2008, I couldn't understand it at all. Why would she be favored? I thought she was ok, but I also thought she was very polarizing and therefore would be easy for the republicans to beat. I began thinking it might be like back in 1972, when the republicans played dirty tricks to get McGovern as the nominee b/c he would be the easiest for Nixon to beat. I honestly still don't get why she is the front runner. I have been leaning towards Obama, I like the fact that he is not politics as usual, but I don't like the fact that he supports nuclear energy. Who I was impressed with – altho' it took what a half an hour before he was allowed to speak – was Joe Biden!! I have to admit that was one thing this debate did for me was to give me a serious look at Biden. Too bad he doesn't get any attention.
Personally, I wish they just wouldn't publish all these polls. I've never been asked and probably never will since I don't usually answer my phone if i don't recognize the caller's number. I certainly wouldn't say I would vote for Clinton. I just don't feel she can be trusted. I was so sick of her saying "the American People know how I feel about..."; I'm afraid all these polls showing her to be the front-runner will keep people from voting for Biden or someone else.

Wolfie, way to take the fall for Hillary. Obviously, her organization has intimidated you, too. Amazing that you are willing to stand up to the wicked Bush administration but quail before Saint Hillary.

Talk about a fairness doctrine! you guys are pathetic. You almost totally ignored Dennis Kucinec, asking the same old questions that were asked at the previous debate, and asking for a yes or no answer on complicated issues. you cut candidates off time and time again, and none of you had t enough insight and fortitude to ask any Significant Questions on the most serious issues we are facing as Citizens of this country: Global Warming,and the erosion of our liberties. The Impeachment Issue needed to be addressed, but Kucinec was literally shouted down when he tried to raise the issue. I thought I was going to be watching a debate not an amateur soft ball game.

I am currently a Republican who is in desperate want for change. Joe Biden is a wonderful candidate who, along with everyone whose name is not Clinton, is being railroaded by corporate entities such as CNN. The debate was a media circus for Clinton with a hostile attitude towards all other candidates. I eagerly await the Republican debate to see how they are going to manipulate it. The after debate analysis focused on how great Hillary performed, in the opinion of CNN employees. To do a proper analysis for the purpose of highlighting ALL candidates views, each candidates performance should have been commented on, not relative to others, but on the merit of their contextual views with equal time. As it was, it turned into an hour of promotion of Hillary that she didn’t have to pay for. Wasn’t Colbert warned against turning his show into unpaid political agenda air time?

wolf&CNN were shilling for the Clinton's Carville, Gergon give me a break. Biden was the outstanding one on the stage! Biden needs IOWA AND AMERICA NEEDS BIDEN!!GO JOE!

I won't even question why CNN has elected to coddle Hillary and prop her up at every opportunity. But I would like to know why no one is asking Bill Richardson the driver's license question, considering New Mexico has been giving licenses to illegal aliens for years. (See excerpt below.) I'm sure it has nothing to do with the fact that Richardson is auditioning for Vice-President. ????

By Barry Massey, The Associated Press, March 19, 2003

[....]
"This is really an occasion for the immigrant community, an occasion of jubilation," Rep. Miguel Garcia, D-Albuquerque, said after Gov. Bill Richardson signed the driver's license measure [allowing invaders to get valid New Mexico driver's licenses] into law. The measure allows the Motor Vehicle Division to accept an Internal Revenue Service-issued individual tax-identification number instead of a Social Security number to get a license.

The law takes effect June 20. Supporters say the change will allow thousands of people who are ineligible for Social Security numbers – but who are living, working, raising their children and already driving in New Mexico – to be licensed and insured.

Garcia and other supporters said the law should make New Mexico roads safer because there will be fewer uninsured drivers."

Worst debate ever. CNN should be ASHAMED! Blizter did a poor job in moderating the event, threw Hilary softball questions but give the rest of the candidates LOADED questions designed to entice boos from a STACKED audience of Clinton supporters and to top it off – DIAMONDS & PEARLS??!!?? Why not just cancel the political process, give Hilary a crown and call it a day.

If if couldn't get any worst, they stack the post-debate commentators with Clinton surrogates. I felt like I was watching a Clinton infomercial instead of an informative debate. Sigh... . I'm tired of the media shoving her down my throat. This is how we got stuck with Bush. Please....NO MORE BUSH/CLINTON/BUSH/CLINTONS. Think about it – 2 families running this country for 28 years!!!! We need a change. Look at the other candidates websites and don't rely on the media to get your information. They are NOT providing a service to us.

I'm surpised not to see Biden in the picture at the top of the ticker helping clean the place up. He did such a great job mopping the floor during the debate, he'd have been a real asset during this exercise. The roadies could have definitely used his help/expertise in cleaning up the pile of bull$#!+ left around the podium in the middle of the stage.

Anyone that thinks Hillary's demeanor is "presidential" nedds to go take a management course at their local community college.

Have a good weekend!

CNN did a horrible job hosting the debate in Las Vegas. I have never seen such an unorganized, poorly ran debate!!!
Let a real news network host the next debate!!!

are they going to give the republicans the same soft ball questions?

only 11 comments? whats wrong? did the Clinton News Network only get negative posts about last nights "debate" and decide not to post them? How can you even call yourselves a News Network? how rediculous!

Wolf Blitzer's softball pitching to Hillary was pathetic. What a suckjob that was

Thers a story on Fox right now saying the girl was prepared to ask a question to Hillary about Nuclear Waste but CNN told her not to because they had already covered the Nuclear topic...now I am a Hillary supporter and I always dismiss the rants on here about CNN being bias, but maybe there is something to these accusations..after the Hilary Lovefest after the debate and now this...still a suppoorter .but..hmmm

Why is this a news? Is this a distraction from the awful job CNN did moderating the debate?

I am still up in the air about who to vote for as are many Americans and I expected better of CNN after the debate. Instead of discussing all of the candidates it focused the first half an hour on Hillary and Obama. I do not except that they are the automatic front runners but that is what the mainstream media is pushing. I think the other candidates deserve equal time by the press. I listened to Joe Biden for the first time last night and was very impressed. I also like Bill Richardson but their names are hardly mentioned. Shame on the media for forcing their "front runner" options on the public. Let us decide.

What a joke. Days of criticism pointed at the Clinton campaign for seeding questions, and how does CNN end the debate last night? Not with a serious question for a supposedly serious candidate. No – CNN forces a serious college student to lob a totally bogus question at Clinton. Why not just take off the blinders guys - you no longer report the news... you're trying to make the news.

I would like to know why the woman's question to Hillary Clinton about her choice between pearls and diamonds was allowed. In my opinion it made a worthless debate even worse.

I don't want to be a Republican so I think I'll just go ahead and switch from Democrat to Independant.

Pretty good job CNN.

Hillary came away looking great.
Biden made some good points, too bad he does not have a chance.
Richardson came off with one or two good points, but came away as soft with his unrealistic – human rights is more important than national security
Obama slipped in some of his own mud, and fumbled the ball on some. He did make a few good points as well, but did nothing to distinguish himself.
Edwards looked and sounded like a desperate man.
Dodd did not make much noise
Kuchinich was good comic relief

Hillary won this one... and needs to, she is the best candidate

Sorry hate to pile on, but not such a good job last night from CNN. Maybe next time make the format a bit more simple, or maybe break the debate into 15 min tete a tetes letting the candidates pick their issue, but no one–not the candidates nor the people–is being well served by questions that wolf tried to wind up as soon as he asked them. I hope CNN takes this a lesson–something to grow from, I felt a bit cheated.

I think your analysis of the debate last night was way off. Hillary was unattractive on the defensive and Obama shone brighter than he has before. I wonder if sometimes, as pundits, it makes more news if you all agree on what didn't happen. To regular people out there like me, the competition isn't the news, it's the comments each candidate makes.

I'm not particularly a CNN fan, but I have to say I found this debate well-formatted for moving along, getting to know something aboutn every candidate, yet flexible enough to accommodate free interchange. A tad chaotic at times, but Democrats are not the stiff-necked types that the Republicans are.

Thanks for good television. Nice to see that Hillary has scripted in some "unscripted" remarks, but her plastic persona would be a liability if she is nominated. Too bad she lack's Bill's charm.

The losers last nite were Wolf and CNN!

This was not a debate it was a debacle. It was all about Hillary Obama and Edwards. The only one that makes any sense is Biden but he never gets a chance. After 20 minutes we put the tube to bed.

Obama made the claim that raising the cap on SS taxes only affects 6% of the people. Aren't there a lot more households than that that earn $97k per year? I find that hard to believe.

The only thing sadder than last night's sorry excuse for a "debate" was the biased commentary attitude.

Blitzer's questions requiring a "yes" or "no" answers on incredibly complex issues were laughable. This election is sadly going to be decided by CNN and Fox spin and huge corporations. I look forward to reading the comments four years from now to read what you all are saying about Clinton or Gulianai then.

What a pathetic "democracy" the US has become...over two years for an election, no improved credibility on voting machines and simplistic, one word solutions.

And you expect Pakistan to have an election in less than two months...

Wolf corrected the pronunciation of Nevada to the campaign associate of John Edwards,as being Nev-add-uh,not Nev-odd-uh. Can i please correct his pronunciation of Concord, New Hampshire?
The correct pronunciation is by us natives as follows: It Is Con-Kurd not Con-chord. lol...just an observation ...They laughed at Nevada ...I had to laugh at Concord.Thanx Joe Demasky

The Clintons are trying to turn this from a candidate selection process into a coronation. Big thanks to CNN for helping them out so much.

I do not understand the media, saying that Hillary won the debate. It was clear to anyone who knows anything about a debate could plainly see that Joe Biden was head and shoulders above anyone on the stage. He was informed, answered the questions, and had a firm
grasp of the issues and the desires of the American people. I don't understand the medias very evident bias to get the "top 3" in verbal sparing to trip someone up. If you looked for substance, Senator Biden surely gave it to you

cnn 's liberal media bias shone through last night big time ! I take it Wolf and Anderson are endorsing Hillary ?...

Continued focus on the big WORSE three candidates will not help this country.

WE NEED FOCUS ON THE BEST CANDIDATES.

Chris Dood, Joe Biden are and even the others are better then the more popular three.

I want to see more on the BEST CANDIDATES NOT THE MEDIA FAVORITES

Shame on CNN, that debate was a disgrace to the intelligence of the American public. The young lady who asked the ridculious last question has outed CNN as staging the so called audience questions, and what a stacked pro Clinton audience. Sickening.

With all the media coverage from top to bottom about every little detail from each candidate’s momentum to another candidate’s laugh, there’s one thing that caught my attention more than anything else: DIAMONDS OR PEARLS??

While the question from the UNLV graduate student appeared to be a joke, the answer to the question provided by the candidates was more insightful than I initially thought. Perhaps the student was more clever than the rest of us. While all the candidates shouted, “Diamonds!” Senator Clinton was the only one that still could not choose and replied “Both.” For such an insignificant comment, her answer, in my opinion, sheds some genuine light on her ability to make a decision.

Cue the political analysts. Let us hear something from the CNN broadcast about this seemingly trivial answer and how it relates to the issues we allow our future leaders to solve. What does this foreshadow about a person’s convictions and their ability to make a decision based on those principles?

During each debate every canidate on the stage states that they agree with "Joe." Though they are all impressive canidates Mr. Biden has the experience, demeanor and intelligence to be our next President. He knows the issues and the players. This impressive leader should get our nomination. Get the ball to Joe and he's sure to put it in the end zone.

Go Joe Biden! I don't know why no one seems to see what a good candidate he is – could it be because the media spends ZERO time on anyone other than the "big three?" The other candidates had some very good, if not better, things to say, esp. Dodd and Biden, and it's just sad how no attention is given to these candidates. It's all about what a bad job Obama and Edwards did going after Hillary. It's no longer about the issues and what's important – the media only goes after the stories that make the best soap operas. I think that's why they like Hillary – she's good for juicy, gossipy stories.

Furthermore, wasn't the only rule of the debate to ANSWER THE QUESTION? As usual, this goal remained elusive. Dodd was right – we don't want to hear what you have to say about the other candidates, we only want to hear what you have to say about the issues. We don't want the same old lame speeches that go on and on and never get to the answer – we want some real, candid responses. And we saw little of that last night.

Yes, and all that's left is a bad taste of staged political games...

CNN is "keeping them honest" just like Fox is about "fair and balanced".
Both networks and their marketing slogans are the ultimate oxymorons.

wow way to totally ignore Dennis Kucinich.

CNN ran the worst organized and least professional debate I have ever seen. It was truly pathetic. Wolf Blitzer is incredibly arrogant, when the truth of the matter is that any one of those seven on stage last night are above Wolf in any category.
Lets hope CNN never hosts another debate...pathetic!!!

Wonder just how much all this grandstanding is costing tax payers. Let's save Social Security and get everyone on health care before all of these farce debates are staged.

I thought the participants in last nights debate did a good job.

The after debate debate on 360, brought the debate to a shallow conclusion. Everything was about Hilary and what a great job she did while tearing apart the efforts of others to distinguish themselves from her views. The panel practically voted her into the white house right there on the spot.

There were 6 other people on the stage but the only one focused on was Hilary.

Very unprofessional of CNN.

And now CNN finally endorses Hillary. It was clear during the debate, when the respected AC 360 covered the really identity of James Carville. Afterwards, James Carville was throwing jabs at Obama. And have you seen the anti-Obama ads by google on CNN? What happened to AC 360 and Wolf Blitzer? Your perfomance was not even near 100% transparent. Now i have my doubts about y'all!!!

And today Jack Cafferty weighed in with his comments..comparing Obama response on illegal drivers licenses to Ralph Crandon and laughable. Even more laughable was Jack's comparison to Clinton response two YEARS ago. Is Jack with it or is his life flashing by on fast forward? After all this question was only brought up two MONTHS ago!

Wit, personality and character, that was Senator Clinton at last nights debate.

While Obama and Edwards tried, they failed miserably in convincing the viewing public that they were anything close to Presidential.

And talk about flip flopping, watch the reruns of Obama and Edwards when they're put on the spot about positions they've made about faces on. They looked like two fish out of water.

Hillary on the other hand was outstanding in her demeanor, wit and yes, her responses.

CNN, as you taking down and removing all the props – be sure to remember the UNLV college student asking Hillary about Diamond and Pearls.

I assume we'll see her on Anderson Cooper's next roundtable discussion as a political analyst?

CNN did a terrible job on this debate. The opening was a waste of time, Wolf Blitzer had no control over the Clinton planted audience. The questions from the audience were staged or reframed in an inaccurate manner. The candidates were interrupted mid-answer. There were no follow up questions on key answers (The Clinton drivers license issue).

CNN is a joke.