Bill, I have always admired you and looked forward to your political analysis, but your bias in favor of Obama really is over the top. In order to be an effective political commentator, you need to be impartial. Your dislike of Hillary comes through loud and clear.

The less experience you have, the less baggage you have.

the media favors that obama anyone who knows this america today can see the push. he seems sneaky and pouts. hillary blows him away . and she is stronge. and for goodness sack lay off BILL.

I've worked as a crisis counselor for many years and I must point out…
Baggage dealt with by a strong person creates WISDOM.

Let's not be so obsessed with this concept of radical change that we neglect wisdom.
Radical change means a lot of "Trial and error" haven't we had enough of that.
We need a strong, stable and progressive president…not another cowboy.

Hi From Canada

I just watched the debate – which really wasn’t a debate!

WOW! What a great combination! They are stronger "together than the sum of their parts". I would like to be "fly on the wall" around the world when the new political face of America is a woman and a black man. To all those people who have been able to demonize the American people unjustly - take that!

Just try recruiting terrorists now!

These two together have the potential to not all only benefit our Amercian neighbors but will send a message around the world that will stronger and louder than any military force or diplomatic effort. The "image" will speak louder than any words or any explosion.

Go for it!

Now that’s a story!

Ted

Looking back at Colin Powell presentation making the case for war, Hillary Clinton vote can be understood by many voters when facing a Republican candidate like John McCain. While second guessing the vote for a war, Barack Obama like most Americans did not have to vote for or against the resolution. A Poll indicated 75% of Americans felt the U.S. did not make a mistake in sending troops to Iraq in March 2003.

why hillary was working ,obama was makeing hideals with rezko,now what can ya say on that!

to GARY BARBOUR above…shame on you for saying "forget about the war. people are tired of it" Go tell that to the brave men and women who risk their lives so we can sit online and debate the debate. If Americans cared about the war, we wouldn't be there. A real president would have made us all a part of the war. Grow up.

Rick
Port Orange, Fl.

Bill you are rude in your headlines. Hillary can be genuine. How unprofessional.

Michael…the title of this blog (and almost all of Schneider's blogs) are always slanted against Hillary…he's so obvious it isn't even funny any more. Since we're talking about Hillary needing civility (swipe at Bill) why is it okay for Obama to describe Hillary as "polarizing"? If she said that about him, the pundits (especially on CNN) would be screaming about how his is being dissed. This whole argument is ridiculous. Hillary is the most accomplished person on the stage…brilliant and confident. Obama voted against Iraq - FROM CHICAGO! I bet money that if he had been in the U.S. Senate in 2002…he would have made the same vote as Hillary. Hindsight is always 20-20. Too bad he didn't possess that same fine judgment when he hooked up with the slum lord.

I think Hillary needs to stand firm because when all is said and done people need to remember that EXPERIENCE is what you want in the President Office.
I feel more safe and protected with EXPERIENCE at the helm then I BELIEVE in HOPE!.

HOPE! is not going to help us facing down ASAMA bin Laden!
thanks

go hillary!

It is clear from the authors comments that he is biased towards Obama. While it is reasonable for everyone to have an opinion, I believe as a commentator or analyst he/she should simply report the facts and allow the american people to interpret those facts. The problem we have as a society is allowing others to think for us whether it is the media or politicians.

This isn't a debate, it's two friends slapping each other on the back. This is as
boring as watching the Superbowl!

This "if you knew then what you know now" question is the one that killed Kerry. I'm glad that she's giving a nuanced answer, without saying that she was "naive." I'm not sure I buy the argument that Obama will have the right answer to getting out of Iraq just because he has been the most consistent in opposing the war.

The junior senator who had nothing to lose by saying no is now a visionary. To quote another great democrat "fairytale!"

Starting to get a little "uncivil"!!!!!!!

It is about time the Democratic party act civil in a debate. Too bad you will not have blow out fight to report and comment on tomorrow!

I think Wolf was out of line asking Clinton if she was naive to vote for the war. That is why he got booed! Good for California!

Like Bush, she is incapable of saying that she has made a mistake of substance.

Schneider, stop showing your obvious favoritism for Obama! You are too short-sighted. Hillary has the understanding, the indepth knowledge and EXERIENCE in world politics and national politics.

Obama says it is important to be 'right' on day one, but how do we know what is 'right', and who's RIGHT is right? Obviously Schneider will like that comment.

Obama wins this one! If Senator Clinton would only admit that she WAS naive; she did make a mistake. It's almost like Bush saying he couldn't remember making any mistakes!

We know Obama is stronger than Clinton on this issue! Move on to education!

I'm tired of Hillary's smirk. Please work on your listening face.

Beyond race, hope, change, eloquence, and experience, the basic and fundamental issue among us in this coming primary elections is who
is best suited for the job of the presidency? Our country as leader of the free
world is facing insurmountable problems, from war to terrosism, recession,
health care, education, and deficits, among others. Hillary has the qualities of being good president. While she can bring in people, she maintains
demarcation lines to the opposing parties. This is democracy in action.
Opposing views are well ventilated in the fair market of ideas. If all political
parties would act and decided as one almosy of the time, that is no longer the
democracy that our framers have enshrined in the constitution. It is tantamount to
ona-man rule. if not anarchy.

It is very easy to bring all peoples in all walks of life; we are in the 21st century; gone are the days of tghe american indians that all people should gather and decide, but the chif have the final say. Ours is a perilous world. Dangerous. We need a president that is strong, decisive, and powerful, if not dominant , and consensus builder as well. Hillary wins

i'm actually pleasantly surprised…so far i thought hilary was the best debater…but obama is really staying on message and hitting some home runs in my opinion. the difference is becoming clearer and clearer….obama is not interested in playing by the same old rules-and clinton cant do anything but go back to what she knows.

There was unbelievable evidence that they did not have weapons of destruction Hilary. Did you not see that? This would be a good place to say that you were WRONG. Thank you OBAMA for your courage to stand for the highest and to live it, no matter what. WE are with YOU. Your vision of a government that is ROOTED in INTEGRITY is inspiring, OBAMA. Thank you for resetting the bar Obama.

Clinton will not admit to the obvious and she keeps dancing around the question. But he is more clear

please tell me why we fought so hard for just pay, a safe working enviroment and now we send are jobs to countries that pay slave wages, poor working enviroment for corporate profit and the selling of the american dream.

Tim you need to shut up! It is obvious that you are Clinton's supporter. Less baggage means less responsibility?…Pls go eat some sand…It is obvious that most of Hillary's supporters are uneducated.

Bill is right Hillary………..wants to have it both ways!!!

Clinton is losing this one. The issue is having a president that makes conscious decisions without regret that support the lives of all Americans in every situation. I hate hearing the "clean up" words. You made a mistake. I would honestly respect her more, if she could admit that!

ON MEDICAID TO WHICH MEDICAID PLACED A SURPLUS ON MY MEDICAID FROM THE STATE WHICH
I CANNOT AFFORD THE SURPLUS AT ALL WHAT DO I DO I'AM NEEDING MY MEDICATIONS IN WHICH PART D DOES NOT COVER AND MEDICAID COVERS
IT NOT MEDICARE AND I WROTE TO HILLARY CLINTONS OFFICE HERE IN NEW YORK AND SAID THEY WILL LOOK INTO THE MATTER AND GOTTEN NO RESPONSE SOFAR WHAT'S THE DEAL?
FROM ROBERT FROM QUEENS

Hillary Clinton - Voted FOR War authorization

so what? how do you know that OBAMA would not vote for the war if he were a senator back at that time? And, people can be mislead by wrong information, even if your st. Obama.

Hilary should stop talking, she is digging her hole deeper on this issue. She made a poor judgement on this, end of story.

Once again she is rambling and avoiding answering questions about the war and monopolizing the time during the debate. Wolf….please do your job!!!

All right already. Obama has not been allowed to speak for the last 10 minutes. I am getting ready to turn this off.

Barak Obama's character is displayed in his transparency. There is something so comforting about Sen. Obama's ability to see himself (faults and strengths) with such clarity and honesty. Why is Sen. Clinton so bent on defending herself. Is she implying that she is infallible? That appears to be a very serious flaw.

Senator Obama clearly and eloquently points out that not only this war was fought with incompetence, but it was not a necessary war. Why can't more Americans can see that he is the most intelligent candidate?

I agree, with Clinton comes a ton of baggage…and the memory of scandal after scandal, after scandal.

I wish both Clintons would go away!

She is losing Iraq question.. it is not working for me.. she is just political.. incredibly robotic.. be real Hilary..
..
I am still with Obama.. honest man..

Based on this debate, the Republicans will win hands down, especially if Ron Paul and Mike Huckabee are on the ticket. Obama and Clinton have refused to address the issues that are important to the American people.

First open boos of the night go to Wolf hahaha.

But the fact is, Hillary has been dancing around the fact that she supported the war readily. She's admitted now that she believed there was a credible case that we had to invade Iraq.

Barack makes me nervous about how he would bring the troops home. There will still be many Americans over in that part of the world who will need protection. Hillary has the experience on how to make this work.

Hillary doesn't answer the question b/c she's a politician. Her answer only makes sense once it leaves her lips. The next day, different answers. OBAMA IS ANNIHILATING HER ON THIS TOPIC OF HER VOTE FOR THE IRAQ WAR!!! She's falling on her sword. Ouch!!!

Dear Bill,
You are so right -Barak is clean in his stance, solid his conviction and can say this is still wrong but finally more obvious to more Americans.

I found it to be very rude that senator Clinton, continued to call senator Obama by his first name during the debate. One of the modreators should have corrected this problem.
I noticed that senator Obama always called her senator.

Hillary will always lose on the Iraq issue. Not doing enough research is not a good enough answer for sending our troops to war. Her vote counted just as much as the Republican senators, so se is just as responsible.

go Wolfe! HILARY

When is she going to say:

YES, IT WAS A MISTAKE.

She owes America an apology.

Enough fluff.

IF YOU HAD MIS-INFORMATION ON THE WAR IN IRAQ CONSTANTLY DURING THAT TIME, YOU WOULD BE IN HER POSITION TOO

Is it me, or are they boosting John McCain so much they're 'endorsing' him?

A last resort not a first resort, but it was an unnecessary resort and she voted for it.

How do you warn about allowing the inspectors to do their job and with this same knowledge, later vote for the war. Americans have had enough of politically correct partisan politicians, and want true leadership.

Why does Wolf let Hillary go on and on. I thought this was a debate. Wolf is doing a terrible job!

lol if any one on here watches cnn they would already know they play favorites with Obama …there web pages shows it Obama S.C win was all over the site. The day after Hillary won Florida it was hard to find an link to it

HILLARY CLINTON HAS NO BAGGAGE. She has been doing an excellent job in New York, and has always done her very best, and excellence in anything she has played a field in. Obama is playing dirty. He is the one who has played the 'innocent black/white American'. Keep in mind, he has very little knowledge of the world, and has not been involved as long as Hillary has, in really knowing and understanding what the people need and want. She, as a woman as well, knows, like Golda Meir, how to get the job done. She is sensitive to everyone and every issue.

Hillary's stance on Iraq is dangerous. 60 days to withdraw from Iraq? Look, we want the troops home, but the timetable she is talking about will leave military hardware, weapons, and vehicles that will be invaluable to the Al-Qaida presence in Iraq. Hasn't anyone heard of the arms trade? If any of it is to be secured, it has to be brought out at least as far as Kuwait. Even this situation leaves road-bound convoys vulnerable to attack from enemy soldiers. Rushing the troops out of Iraq before they're ready is just as bad as sending them in without military strategy.

Senator Clinton is the clear winner, conducting herself with grace and gravitas!

Wolf is baiting her rudely.

If he was not in the Senate to vote on the war then he cant take credit for NOT voting for it.

Wolf hello. . . again she goes on and on and on. This really is not a debate.

god in heaven she's talking more and saying less than GW himself

I think it is paradoxical that no one focuses on on Pakistan, a significant radical muslim population, where Osama Bin Laden (anybody remember him) is, and a muslim country with Nuclear weapons, the UnHoly trinity, the Perfect storm. My God I hope someone focuses on that.

Obama wasn't there when the vote came, Hillary was. He keeps going back to what he did but he didn't have a responsibility to make decisions. Nor did he have briefings, wrong though they were, and base a decision on false information. Obama is saying what he would have done. Hillary is saying what she WILL do.

Why are so many celebrities afforded the privilege of sitting in this audience? It is not representative or in fitting with the pariticipatory and egalitarian principles of the Democratic party. The candidates are talking about issues facing the poorest of our society (healthcare, education, etc) while sitting in a room filled with multi-millionaires like Tobey Maguire… a tragic irony.

Clinton is significantly clearer on the issues. Part of it is her "baggage". Meanwhile, Obama continues to be extremely vague on his plans as president. Part of his charisma and charm is that he appeals to many voters, but its easy to appeal to people when no one can pin you on a position. I will say that Obama is less polarizing than Clinton, but I feel that Clinton is much more clear on her stance and dances less around the issues. She takes her blows head on.

Hillary is floundering. She is so full of it. She is rambling on. Shes not as smooth as slick willy.

Sound judgement is difficult to defend while vacillating. She sounds like John Kerry.

I'AM A NEW YORKER LIVING IN QUEENS AND ON MEDICAID TO WHICH MEDICAID PLACED A SURPLUS ON MY MEDICAID FROM THE STATE WHICH
I CANNOT AFFORD THE SURPLUS AT ALL WHAT DO I DO I'AM NEEDING MY MEDICATIONS IN WHICH PART D DOES NOT COVER AND MEDICAID COVERS
IT NOT MEDICARE AND I WROTE TO HILLARY CLINTONS OFFICE HERE IN NEW YORK AND SAID THEY WILL LOOK INTO THE MATTER AND GOTTEN NO RESPONSE SOFAR WHAT'S THE DEAL?
FROM ROBERT FROM QUEENS

Hillary doesn't take a firm stance on complete withdrawal and gave all the right reasons why you can't just leave Iraq a mess like Saigon. There are logistics, and human lives involved, and without a cooperating Pentagon, you can NOT plan the full withdrawal from Iraq. She DID say troops will be leaving in 60 days of her being sworn in as President.

Who would have thought a woman would have such a strong vision of military expeditions? She understands fully what it takes to get out of Iraq, and Obama thinks you can just leave. That would make us more hated than we are now.

Hillary just can't get away from the fact that she had the chance to say no to the war. Everytime Iraq comes up that is the message that goes out. Its her own fault she should have never had that decision parceled out to the focus groups. Heck I was pumped up to kick some butt too, but I expect our leaders to use judgement, not emotion.

Obama is killing her on the Iraq war. Totally destroying her.

You can see a big difference between the democrats and the republicans. Democrats make strong points. Republicans are trying to out conservative each other or telling the other one he is to liberal. Kind of sad.

They aren't falling for Wolf's "swipe" tactics - good for them!!

She did not do research. That'a bull.

But listening to Obama, I still am not clear what is position is. He is a master at avoid giving specifics unless Clinton. Give her a break, the woman has said that her decision was based on the misinformation of the time given by the Bush administration.

Schneider, tell Wolf he has lost the plot.

1. He is obviously pro-Hillary
2. He is trying to get the candidates to fight

I never really liked him but this has done it. Cooper will now be my man for debates. Out with Wolf

In the end, I believe Hilary is HOLDING HER OWN in this debate.

Clinton is clearly the more rational party here, the one I trust to be comander in cheif because Obama is full of empty remarks. "I want to bring them home" is emotional and vague– she explains the necessity of a gradual withdrawal begun within 60 days– she speaks in SPECIFICS intelligently. He doesn't.

Hmmm….sounds more like a love fest than a debate. Aside from the differences on Iraq, are we sure they're not running on the same ticket together?

I agree with Angela….someone moderate this debate and quit letting Hillary ramble on! Barak Obama is too much of a gentleman to cut her off if Wolf won't!

poopsie, bill may be for Obama but wolf clearly favors clinton

I agree with you Poopsie. I truly respect Bill but I do believe he is an Obama supporter.

Go Obama. This Iraq debate is where he's sounding presidential!!!!

Go Obama! He is really, really strong on IRAQ! He did take a little swipe, but it was needed. She could not even say anything after that!!

Like I said before….they are debating against the other party….boring! I want to see their differences so I can make a decision on who to vote for?

Obama wins on this issue time after time. He has been consistent. He doesn't have to apologize for anything or say we have to worry about now. He can talk about this subject with consistency and honesty and frankly Hillary has to skate over it.

Obama has such an easier position here and it's an academic omission for Bill, a political analyst, to ignore the fact that Barack Obama did not have to vote on Iraq. There is no way to keep him accountable for what he says. Senator Clinton's position matches the majority of Americans… most of us favored and invasion, but have slowly come around to the fact that it was not warranted, and is now objectionable.
Obama's position is very convenient, but also unverifiable.

This question is completely political. The fact is, there's no way we can leave Iraq immediately. 6 months, it takes longer to move from one neighborhood to another.

Sen. Clinton
Why is it that u stated"It may take another Clinton's clear up the second Bush. When neither Clinton's nor Bush's got riden of "First and only Bin Laden? So I think Obama need to tried his chance.

Obama has said in another debate that he would send in bombs and troops into Pakistan to get Osama, regardless of whether Pakistan would want them in there or not. Pakistan does not want United States to bomb the area that United States believes Osama is in; but Obama said that he would do it no matter what. NOW OBAMA CHANGES HIS MIND. Listen to what HILLARY CLINTON has always said, and she makes and always has made more sense in the execution of the problems. Schneider is bias. That is obvious.

As far as Iraq, we should not withdraw until we secure Iraq. You can't rock a country that didn't invite you to save them, then leave. I'm absolutely against Obama on this point. I was against the war from the start, but withdrawal–we made our bed. Just because it was a bad idea, doesn't mean we should just pull out without now that we feel like it.

Bill does seem to have a bias for Obama.

Hillary is answering with great knowledge, detail and clarity.

Oh well everyone was for the war in Iraq except him. Every last politian and most americans.

What on earth is going on here? Almost all the questions are directed to Clinton! This is the Hillary show with a bobbing headed Barack in the Ed McMahon chair. There is no equality in terms of time being given candidates. Everything is tilted to Hillary.

It has been a debate of Democrats vs Republicans, not Obama vs Clinton…

again I state hillary has begin to follow this great person what I think is we are seeing our presidient in omba and our vice president in hillary get the team u guy are geat together but let omba lead this time .

Obama looks like the winner tonight. He looked the part and acted with so much grace. Im a John supporter who will shift my vote to Obama. I agree seems angry and full of her self…No Hillary.

You're wrong Mr.Schneider. Obama hasn't won this issue or much of anything tonight. Hillary is knowlegable, concise, and well prepared with plans of action. Obama is rhetoric and slogans. He cannot smile his way to the White House. He needs some ideas that are clear and sustantive. Hillary Clinton is ready for the job. Obama is not.

Hillary did not completely answer the question. Why can't she just admit she made a bad decision? I don't believe for a moment that she trusted Bush not to abuse power she gave him.

What about the fact that Hillary called Obama weak for taking the use of nuclear weapons off the table in response to Iran. Now she is saying she would negotiate with Iran! She is full of it! And she needs to respect the United Nations. One of our problems is that we have had a president that goes it alone. She is just as bad. The U.N. had to force her husband to pay our delinquent fees to them during hois presidency.

Clinton's voting record on this issue has been firm, but unfortunate. Now she needs to defend that position. She voted to go to war as many did. Obama has luck in timing. I would have been curious to see how Obama would have voted when presented with such shallow and emotional information.

Obama excels on foreign policy; Hillary excels on domestic policy. Put the two together, we have the perfect candidate!

Joe H I agree!!!!! completely!!! Wolf needs to go!

Joe,
Civility does not sell well.

Why doe's wolf blitzer let Obama talk. This is not the Hillary show

HILLARY CLINTON 2008

I disagree that she's vulnerable. What is her vulnerability? That she has "baggage"?

I believe she has a more truthful answer. How do you give a definite timetable when there are so many issues surrounding it? It's going to be complicated and I believe Hillary Clinton is in a much better position to extract our troops and protect them at the same time.

Can someone please send Wolf Blitzer a message to quit baiting the candidates to snipe at each other. They are conducting themselves in a dignified manor and he keeps trying to get them to name call

She was definitely dancing around the finite withdrawal date question. I've been stuck in training command for almost two years, I hope they don't withdrawal before I get a chance to get over there and help out!

Again Hillary does not answer the specific question re her voting on Iraq.Her answers sound like campaign stump speeches.

I'm very impressed with this debate so far!!! Much better than the republicans going after each other. I was and Edwards supporter so I now have to make a choice and this debate is very helpful.

Do we dare have a Obama/Clinton or Clinton/Obama ticket?

Heidi in Connecticut

Barak is being run over by Hillary…she is putting him in the vice presidential slot…she has changed her strategy from attack to friendship agreement…and where oh where is Bill…did she leave him at home?

I think Hillary should be the Secretary of State instead of the Pres.

Wrong, Bill. Both have a reasonable, practical and intelligent approach which is not different in any measurable way.

far less baggage? because he don't have and baggage to take. Which means less capable to carry on the responsibility. shame on him, shame on you, Bill Schneider.

Plus her past votes about Iraq and the war don't help her either.

Once again, political correctness is Clinton's leaning post. Leaders take a stand and suffer the consequences.

is it me or do most of the questions tend to go to Clinton? CNN I would like to hear from Senator Ohama from time to time.

Regardless of their position on Iraq, it is a lost cause. Bush has started a war that was lost before it began. I would not vote for anybody based on that you are going to move out of Iraq right away. It is a scorny issue.

OBAMA NAIL IT RIGHT ON THE HEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How can Hillary contend with her "tainted" political past ,so carefully executed by President Bill Clinton, to clear her vision and lens for the future?

Obama lacks realistic experience about foreign policy enough so to fully understand the position he is taking.

Ask Obama what he'll do when one of his "makes people feel good" ideas is rebuffed by lawmakers. What will he do then??

She is tapp dancing around the Iraq questions really, really, bad. Obama can sit back and just look great when the war comes up. He thought about it first before he voted to go to war. Smart thinking Senator Obama!

Is she incapable of saying 'I made a mistake"?

Its is clear to me coming in as a Hillary supporter who I will vote for. I was blown away by Borack Obama..He looks so much presidential. Hillary looks like she is so much in pain, I dont get it. O well I made my choice, hillary lost my vote.

Forget the war. People are tired of it. The conservative talk shows today could not stop talking about 'Supreme Court Appointments' that come with this election. Potentially 3 of them, commanding the majority of the Court. Is there a question in here for Wolfe??

His consistency on this issue speaks to his character. He does not succumb to political pressure. He takes a stand for what he believes is good for the country and will only change his stance after he researches and gains additional clarity. He then communicates such change. He does not waffle based on popularity or political pressure.

Hilary is doing well with this — I believe her –even if I don't like her

Hillary has performed in a stellar way the entire evening. Entire, that is, until Iraq came up. As she started her response to the first question on this subject, for some time, she was unable to make eye contact with anyone. She couldn't look at the questioner. She couldn't look at the audience. This is one of her weakest subjects.

Hillary needs to explain that by pulling our troops out of Iraq we would still provide humanitarian help and support from nearby, maybe within the border still. Yet by pulling out we would allow the same democratic process that we went through in the Civil War era to take place which is what needs to be done. They need to be given the chance to work things out, not the mandate to do so via our Western ideals and processes.

I believe that they have shown their differences, It is much better to see them agree than like the republicans dish out spin.

A full withdrawal from Iraq would result in failure. Failure on the war in terror, and also failure to the Iraqi people. We messed up by going there. We made things better, but it's not exactly perfect, and probably never will be. If we pull out immediately and have no occupancy there, the country will go down and the established government will fail and we as a country and as a power would be under attack again.

I was for it before I was against it Gee where did we hear that before

Obama's position is clearer but no volume inside like a baloon.

More favorable outcomes for Clinton, the idea of no permanent bases and a rapid return is just what tugs at the heart strings of all Americans. However, quite impractical and sadly unrealistic, I certainly wish her well.

Ron Paul is aginst the war too and would pull out our troops ASAP. There is a GOP option!!

Here comes the flip flop

i wonder who Schneider is voting for…

Could you be any more biased?

How is Obama's position clearer? Maybe to you it is but not me. She's right on the Iraq issue. Stop being a sheep Bill. Are you paid by the Obama campaign?

Rick
Port Orange, Fl.

What was Wolf trying to do? Stir up the pot to match CNN's "restling barker's touting of the debate".

Their civility focuses democrats on the issues and on uniting together against the Republicans. This is great for the Democratic party. Rather than polarize and divide the Democrats, Democrats will be free to vote their issues, not personalities, on Tuesday.

It would be helpful to US strategic interests if there were military installations in Western Iraq. Why is this such a contentious issue? If the Iraq government wants it also, then what is the problem? Should we also pull out of Europe?

Obama is a clear thinker and simply makes sense! Clinton is talking all around the issue and nothing seems clear or concise. That's not leadership, that's politics

Yeah she's vulnerable, she was a huge part of legitimizing this war, and she gung ho supported it for years.

And far less experience.

Hillary's EXPERIENCE voted for IRAQ war. If she did a little history (wiki even) she would have know Pres. Bush was full of bull.

Would someone moderate this thing or what. Hillary just goes on and on and on

Barack Obama - AGAINST the War from the beginning.
John McCain - FOR the War from the beginning
Hillary Clinton - Voted FOR War authorization

Obviously Bill Schneider is an Obama supporter. Every blog favors him.

Bill, Wolf is trying but they don't want too
winer take all.

Way to go Obama!

It is extremely difficult to have troops out within a year as Hilary mention. It just seems to me like more of a fantasy for her to reach that goal. Obama has more of a REALISTIC view on Iraq.

He killed her on this issue. If some people think he is weaker on healthcare, there is no question he is stronger on Iraq. Wow, first blood drawn in the debate I think…huge win for Obama. Great debate for the Democrats too…both candidates looking better than the Repubs.

A good debate… BUT…. Obama is being held accountable for the nuance of his responses — explain this, explain that. And that's a good thing. However, Clinton is getting away with shirking each question — deflection, obfuscation, and redirection. It's Clinton's 'canned phrases' versus Obama's thorough, yet honest explanation. Blitzer needs to do a better job holding Clinton accountable. It's just not happening.