Agree wholeheartedly w/Anna! I think that all of the pundits are too enamored w/Barack's "star-like" quality and are forgetting that they are supporting a "little leaguer". Hillary is the one who is ready for the job! Let's support Hillary.

African Americans for Hillary!

I think your reporting is biased. You are pushing Abama and you under report Hillary Clinton. I am black and a women and I resent your reporting and have stopped watching you. I don't like MSNBC but at least they are faired to Hillary Clinton.

I enjoyed the debate, Obama does have a voice that gets your attention BUT his answers do not have substance, & then he seems to go off on things that are not related to the question. I do think he done better last night than in the prior debates. I feel that Hillary speaks with knowledge & her experience is shown in her answers. As far as unity goes it will take members of both parties being willing to want to work together, it does not matter who is elected. There has to be some give & take on both sides but we do not need a president who will cave into the republicans & independants like Lieberman. Vote Hillary 08

I think Hillary and Barack would be the Dream Team….
Regardless of who wins or loses. I figure we could possiby hace 16 years of prosperity in America….that woudl be sooooo fantastic.

Obama is not ready for president he's not qualified enough yet. You can just listen to what he says and see he's not ready. Hillary has been there done that and knows exactly what needs to be done to fix our countries problems. Don't let your wanting change so bad, because of 7+ years of George Bush cloud you mind. It's not even close. Barrack is not ready for president.

Experience matters. Hillary was definitely the more polished and informed candidate. She gave very specific answers. Obama's just not ready to be President.

This was much more comfortable to watch this evening rathe than the debate
last evening when McCain/Romney went at it like two alley cats. The feeling I had
tonight watching Clinton/Obama was that they are almost the same. I felt
that here is a President and Vice-President. Here are two people that cannot
lose.
That is very appealing.

Clinton more polished and knowledgeable? What debate were you watching?

You just need more than a 30 second attention span to get Obama's answers…

you go Obama you are doing great,all the best man.

Yes ,the democrat candidates speak of change, because that's what you'll be left with in your pockets when they're done with you.

the debate was too nice.

Hillary showed how she is the right person for the job once again. Seems to me it will be better to have Obama on vice president seat. Because at the end of the day, only talk does not count, it is the experience which will/should matters. My vote to Hillary!

Don't we think that Bush/Clinton/Bush/Clinton is a bit much. Besides I am still not sure which Clinton is running. All we see on TV is Bill. Hillary has yet to really answer any questions. She skirts around them real good though. Just because she is a woman does not mean we will get change. Bill and Hillary both wear pants so who is really running and where is the change.

Hillary, You go girl ! We definitely need a Clinton to wipe out this Bush mess.

No Obama-Clinton Ticket please.

Does experience count when Hillary can't honestly say that she made a mistake on her vote for the war?

Hillary, it was a bad decision looking back at the real facts. Based upon what you may have been provided, it may have been the right decision at that time, but given what has been provided to the public, you were duped ! Shame on Bush and his spin of the intelligence reports.

Hillary just turned into Miss South Carolina when he asked was the war vote a mistake.

Thamber are you watching the same debate? She had to be asked the same question more than once and then Wolf had to clarify her answer.. Now some Hillary supporters have to be re-thinking their position! I now know for sure "I'm voting Obama"!

The differences on the issues may be narrow, but the gap is wide for personality, relatability, genunineness, and overall likability. I'm a Republican (2 time Bush voter) and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Barack! He gets my vote for sure. I'm ready to go door to door campaigning for him! I can't say the same for Hillary – I can't even say that I'll be able to bring myself to vote for her. In fact, I can barely watch her when she's on TV. I'm ready for change as much as everybody else is, but I can only go so far. I can't and won't for Hillary. I don't want Romney or McCain (or anymore No Child Left Behind), but I'll vote for them over Hillary.

Are you listening Democrats? There are many, many more Republicans like me out there. If you want a Democrat to be elected president in November, vote for Barack on Tuesday. If you want another Republican president, vote for Hillary.

I LOVE BARACK!!!!

At times during the debate neither candidate has fully answered the question at hand and this is disheartening. What we need to ask is who will consider all the posssibilities and fight not for their beliefs, but for the American people. Which candidate has the strength of character and the foresight to see what we need and will benefit the majority of the American people. I believe this could be Barack Obama.

Is Barack saying he will never make a mistake?

Obama is doing the darn thing Clinton is the old bring on the new

Hillary is good at debates though, but as president, she cannot bring the change that America needs now cos she has lots of favors to pay back. She is even part of the old system that culminated into George Bush's blunder and the economic mess we are in today

Obama is very very good, he speaks very convinsingly and I beleave in his convictions but Hillary is what we need Now.!!!

After tonight I am more and more convinced that a Hillary/Obama ticket is the way to go. Knowledgeable with an eloquent person to to go out front that would not be Bill. An eloquent president of the Senate who could bring senators together rather than a Cheney type who demands the republicans block everything might be a nice combination. She is so competent, but she needs a buffer bringing the ideas in much the same way Johnson maneuvered the legislators during Kennedy's administration.

I hope after this debate the democrats will wake up and relizes that Hillary Clinton is the best choice for President, wacthing Obama i cannot see him as a person who can represent and protect your country.

If Clinton wins, she's going to further polarize the country, increasing the chances of a Republican win. Obama is a uniter, emblazoned by his consistency regarding refusal to support the Iraq war from the start. Obama is going to get things accomplished. Obama will be a beacon of hope for Americans.

obama looks like he is ready to fall asleep.

Change for the sake of change has NEVER been effective…what makes people think that using the word 'change" will actually MAKE things change. This is not the "Secret" this is government!!!

I heard clinton & obama speaking about rights for black, while, asian, latin citizens. they are looking for equal rights for each race for all races in US. what about the arabs & muslims who lives in the US, dont you think they should be included in this campaign at least with mentioning them along with the other races….dont you think its time to get rid of the bad idea people have in mind that they are all terrorists?????

Shhana Bhudari, In 8 yrs Hillary will be moving with a walking stick and will not have the strength to run for president

Senators:
Which it is the pólica that they would apply in the relations with the Latin-American citizens, not with the governments.

Dr. Luis M. Cocetta

Right on Bill…I am proud to be a dem. and to have such a tough choice..Hillary and Barack are both wonderful choices.

There is one big difference between the Democrats and Republicans – appearances.

A woman and an African-American vs. a white, middle-aged, overpaid man. No matter who is ultimately nominated, there is a huge difference between the 2 parties – the present vs. the past.

However, I have heard nothing about the fact that Obama's Primary wins are based almost entirely on the black vote, per CNN's statistics.

As a white, middle-aged woman, I am wondering why no one is discussing the race and gender issues, and how the parties differ based on these social conditions.

Go, Obama go, i am loving you performance

I think there is actually "chemistry" that's breaking out here in this star-rich hall between these two political "stars." Take the sharp elbows down – perhaps a necessary part of the politcal game when the stakes are so high – and I think that the deep animosity between these two is a media-generated exageration. I see these two on the same page. I think the two of them are both rediscoverying this tonigth on live television. And that is potentially historic. They're arch competitors – not enemies – tonight – rapidly evolving into partners.

Hillary is really do a great job with this debate.

I agree with Susanna that Hilary is someone the Republicans can beat. Unfortunately, even though she is a woman she is politically ingrained and owes a lot of people a lot of things.

Too much analysis! In the end it is always a personality contest. In a contest between tounge and brains, the tounge will always win! That is why we have the problems we have!

Obama has clearly not been the people person tonight.

These two are giving us the best debate yet, dealing with issues and differences in a civil intelligent manner. it is extremely irritating the way moderators in this and other debates constantly seek to create antagonism between/among candidates over trivial issues in the effort to CREATE news and controversy instead of staying with issues. The media needs to read their code of ethics!!

Any way you slice it, Hillary is the experienced one. Obama may be glib but actually ducks any question that would require him to given specific answers to what he is proposing to address specific problems. Hillary gives specific answers.

I believed that many positives occurred during the past Clinton administration. Noting this, the Clinton administration has been part of the old system of government tactics….the need is for new tactics, a new approach….someone not tainted from past dealings is necessary. I applaud Hilary Clinton for the attempt to address change, but my fear is that after numerous years of pushing these issues which she has taken to be "close to her heart" change has not occurred.
Obama is the new generation with fresh ideas to shake up Washington. I applaud that he speaks of transparency with his policies which would keep Washington accountable…something that has been lost.

Because of the gas prices, why can't we take oil out of the futures market?
For tObama and Hillary.

I would like to know how would you being back the good paying jobs that we have lost in america .that paid s more than seven dollars hour.

I find the moderator biased in his slant towards one of the candidates.Cecjl Gibbons

I think what most everyone is missing when Hillary speaks is that she speaks as a woman.

Women and men not only think differently but speak differently. Take your own Mom's way of talking ….and your women teachers. We as women do have our own unique approach in discussing 'issues' as well as our approach to problem solving.

It's time someone brought this to light when comparing these two candidates.

Having a women in front of us speaking as a women …..needs to be recognized and respected and not compared ….it's apples and oranges.

Clinton comes across as more polished and knowledgeable

Dear Democrats:

It's time to stop picking the candidate who appears "knowledgeable." Clinton will not fare any better against a "likeable" Republican candidate like McCain in the general-election debates than Kerry did in 2004 or Gore did in 2000.

"Knowledgeable" is great, but it doesn't appeal to swing voters, most of whom are swayed at the last minute by, as far as I can tell, the candidate's hairstyle on election day.

Obama is plenty knowledgeable. He doesn't have to put on a "knowledgeable" show to prove it.

Personally, I feel that Hilary has utilized her husband to a fault. Like Obama, I was feeling that I did not know who was running-Hilary or Bill. In tonight's debate, I am happy that they are both behaving in a congenial behavior, but I need to understand their differences more clearly. Obviously, they are against the Republican candidates and many of the basic Republican views, but how do they stand apart? Are they working towards an agreement to work as a President, Vice-President team or are they fighting for the presidency?

John McCain is not of this political world anymore. He needs to retire. I don't see him as a challenge to either Democrat.

I think, bottom line, that the wars are still near the top of the list of problems people will be voting about. Most Democrats and many of my conservative friends want it over!

I don't think the religious right is as powerful as it was four years ago. I think they are confused about religion and politics. And they should be.

Social issues that affect such a small percentage of our population should not even be in question now with our wars and looming recession, which affect far more people.

A woman in the Whitehouse WOULD be change regardless if you agree with Hillary or not. PERIOD.

Hillary is clearing the winner tonight.

If you want to see your hard earned income dwindle due to heavy tax spending, unsupportable "tax and dump" policies, entitlement programs that benefit the few, then vote for any democrat. The only source for program support is through our tax dollars which will skyrocket under the dem administration. This is factual and not subjective rhetorical chatter. We simply can't support or balance the budget unless there is a balance to cost, and there will never be peace on the balance sheet. No business would ever survive this kind of management, and we are swiftly moving to a socialistic economy and state of life. Wake up, we're in real trouble!! We have no leadership now, and its worse with our current lineup because there will be no real change; happens every time. Its just politics as usual!

I would like to ask the candidates a question, both of them. With the cost of gas being a major problem, I am 76 years old and it is a problem. Why can't we take
gas out of the futures market. I have been talking to an oil man and he says this is the major problem. It wasn't there prior to 1980 why now? it gives speculators the opportunity play with the fuel prices.

They both have similar stands on the issues. Im going for experience. Go Hillary!

Like many democrats, H.Clinton shows NO RESPECT for our President. If elected she show pray that she is never faced with a 911. 911 has change our lives forever. How would she be able to handle Iran,Iraq and world terror. Ever democrat is monday moring QB.

God help us.

it is a tough choice however one has to be able to look beyond a debate and a rally that turns people on. When the president is working with the various people in his or her cabinet and the various world leaders you have to use policy skills and people skills. By the mere fact the Hillary has been First Lady of a State and First Lady of a Country, has ran for office in New York and has served on many committees, attended world conference representing women and children that she must have people skills.

Obama is a great ispirational and motivational person and he is great for a rally but when you out meeting and working as president you are not in a cheerleading rally setting.

I loved JFK but if you read the history it was not JFK but his brother who was in the behind scences and his other cabinet members that helped with the policy, his wife is who brought the people skills and JFK like Obama brought the charm. that does not take away from his intellegence.

Putting all of that aside since I was 19 years old I have always believed that women could lead this country and make more progress than men anyday.

Kansas

I'm trying to give Hillary a chance but she never answers the question!!!!!! What is up with that?

HILLARY CLINTON NEEDS TO DECIDE IF SHE IS RUNNING AGAINST GEORGE BUSH OR ONE OF THE CURRENT REPUBLICANS RUNNING FOR OFFICE. AS FOR CHANGE, SENATOR CLINTON IS MORE OF THE SAME.

Obama is trying his darndest to charm Americans into voting for him. He seems
a little clumsy at it this evening, stuttering often, at times, downright babbling, waving his arms wildly in attempts to drive him points that he seems seems unable to vocalize thoughtfully or clearly or accurately.
Until this evening, I haven't been a strong Hillary Clinton fan, but, hey, she does
have most respectable responses to problems and issues. She presents herself
in a most knowledgeable and professional and skilled manner, AND she does so while maintaining a most "lady-like" demeanor.
Hillary Clinton IS a leader.
We have enough "charmers" in the entertainment industry, which is where they belong – after all – which would you prefer performing surgery on your body?
A charmer or someone who knows his/her business and has had experience?
I think that says it all!

is this a debate or a poll to see who runs for president and who runs for vice? i can't wait for the slow dance at the end between the two. if you got the media and money pulling for you i guess it's best to hedge your bets and get along. how great for the country.

I can't help but think how mean Hillary was as a First Lady. Does anybody know why she and President Clinton were late for his first Inauguration? According the the book "Unlimted Access" by retired FBI agent Gary Aldrich, they were late because Hillary was screaming at Bill that she wanted the Vice-President's office.
As far as the debate is going, Obama is ahead on style and eloquence, Hillary is ahead on points, barely.

It will take strong interpersonal skills to get people to work together in order to impact policy. Hillary has a history in Washington. And, sometimes it's hard for people, who did not like you in the past, to change their perception if you lack the people skills to make it happen or to at least get them to consider your position. The lack of people skills will hinder policy implementation and change.

A woman in the White House is a DEFINITE change… I hear Obama talk about how he will foster cooperation, but how. Cooperation depends on two parties of good will…the Republicans don't want Democratic success. So what part of his people skills will bring this about? Talk is cheap… I'm going with the woman who has the plan.

Either one of these intelligent and articulate people would be a tremendous
improvement over the Bush administration.

Glad you are coming around to my way of thinking, Mr. Schneider!

I don't know if these two (Clinton and Obama) would be able to be president and vice president, but I fantasize that after Feb 5 they will announce that that is what they want to do.

Wouldn't that be a kick?!

Barack is a clean break from the scandal clad Clintons. I reference today's NYT article as well as the detailed dirty past. Time for America to turn the page. No reason why he can't be successful with a Democratic Senate and House to back him up.

Why can't we have them both?

She has convinced me tonight that she is our best hope. She is articulating her knowledge, experience and humor tonight. I would like to see her offer the vice presidency to Sen. Obama.

Murry…Hillary did NOT say "Vote for me because I'm a woman." That is the kind of garbage and spin that is littering the airways. She said a woman in the White House would be a significant and historic change. I think even Caroline Kennedy would agree with that statement. Try to be factual…not fractious.

I'm torn between the two candidates, at first I was for Clinton, then Obama, now my position is swinging toward Clinton again. I like the way she's handling herself up there. She's very calm and collected. I feel when Obama explains himself, he doesn't get right to the point as she does. He tends to work around the issues.

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I notice that when Cinton is talking, Obama looks directly at her and listens. When
Obama is talking, Hillary looks off into the audience or any direction but him. Interesting body language.

This debate is tremendously more successful. It has not changed my mind, and I am solidly behind Obama.

if you give them lisence they will take all the truck driving jobs

I walked in late in the debate, but I've noticed already the kinder tone, and I like it. However, I wish both Mrs. Clinton and Mr. Obama would stop the stump speeches within the answer, I suspect they are doing it to get applause. I would like to see more substance in their answers. Although I admire and respect Mrs. Clinton, I'm leaning toward Barack. I just believe more of what he says.

Given the choice between eloquent or knowledgeable in the President of our country in these difficult times in the world, count my vote for the latter! As has been said so often: Knowledge is Power.

I guess it's just me, but I'm finding that almost on question that is asked of Clinton she doesn't give a straight answer. She's very polished in question dodging and side step difficult questions. But she very good at pushing her on agenda

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I would like to know till 2008 no one had heared of Obama? or anything about the Man. its funny how he in 2008 just shows up and knows all and how to deal with it all come on what has people got there eyes closed.?

Murry – Yes, she did say that. As a women, I don't like that at all.

I think you should set up site for us Non American's……. who are addicted to watching …………to be able to vote! !!!

They are both doing well… but Hillary will be next President!!!!! She has more carisma… and projects much better…. Her sincerity comes across……

but, I will keep watching…… Universal health care…. major issue….. I am fortunate to be a Canadian and never worry about health issues…….

We see their similarities, can we see questions that show their differences on the issues. Bill you're right but it isnt much of of a dificult choice

They are both intelligent people. They both have good ideas.. I just think Barack's ideas are more realistic and do-able. I don't think people should vote for the presidecy because she's a woman or that he is African American, they should be voting on HOW they plan to achieve what they plan to achieve. I think both want to achieve similar things, but one has a more realistic way of achieving it than other. I say they should both run together. Barack as President, Hillary as Vice President. And then in 8 years, Hillary should run for Presidency… Go Democrats!!!!

Sen Clinton says she will be the person running the white house if she wins the democratic nomination. But she keeps refering to Bill Clinton's achievements as president. Is she running on her own merits, on her husbands merits or both? If she is running for both, then i must say she will be a co-president

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.

Susanna – I'm with you on this one. Totally different styles and beliefs in government. Hillary thinks we are consumers, Barack treats us as citizens.

I'm torn. Leaning towards Hillary right now. Her statement about having to clean up the Bush mess was perfection.

I think I made up my mind.

OBAMA was at one point contradicting himself when speaking about health care!!!! I believe that the dream ticket is CLINTON/OBAMA

Maybe they should ask Mrs. Clinton about donations to their foundation from energy brokers and mining interests and how it would relate to policy making. I'd like to hear how his role in the white house would influence these type of exterior dealings.

My boss used to say, "I can teach you any skill you need to do your job, however I cannot teach you your personality." Barack knows has policy skills . But what will make him win the nomination in November is the fact that he is able to draw the leader in each of us to to accomplish the goals we set for this country. That is a skill only a true leader has. He is someone who can talk the talk as well as walk the walk. His campaign is a testament to that.

People skills got Bush elected. K want a knowleable president. GO Hillary

Sometimes it seems that Wolf Blitzer is trying to bait Clinton and Obama into fighting.

This debate has been very amicable thus far. I enjoy seeing a grown-up debate that isn't resorting to low blows. They seem to especially desire a united Democratic front against the GOP – something that the MSM doesn't seem to want because it doesn't make for good sound-byte news.

I am voting for her not because she is a woman, but because she is an intelligent individual who is offering precise and detailed answers and solutions to the mess Bush is leaving behind.

I'm a woman myself, and I really am tired of Hillary turning this into a sexist gender based campaign. That's not how you should pick a president. I could care less that she's a woman, I'd like a woman myself but the RIGHT woman. You don't see Obama saying we could have a first black president, although the Clintons kept branding him the black candidate.

The only solution is Al Gore for President…

I agree that Obama is the one who can come in without a lot of baggage and really try to build some kind of consensus which we desparately need now in DC. I will vote for John McCain if Hil is the democratic choice. She and Obama are NOT interchangeable for me.

I too like the fact that they are actually debating and not bickering.

i believe the worse thing about this debate is using abigot like wolff blitzer to moderate it.
I hope Obama, becomes president and never grants that racist an interview ever!

Do we want another George Bush that says what the people wants or someone who knows what it takes to progress in getting an actual change made in working with Congress. Which candidate do you think that is?

It's important that a Democrat be elected in the upcoming election – I don't know how our country can survive another Republican.

I believe Clinton and Obama are qualified but my concern is that they aren't electable.. I worry there are sections of our country that will not vote for a woman or a non-white.

There is only one solution…Clinton/Obama or Obama/Clinton ticket…

However, that is a losing ticket…

I would be amazed if either one of them could in…

McCain gets the war issue for those people who own that issue…with lots of war experience.

Romney gets the economic issue…he does understand economics…

The Republican turnout in Florida's primary was higher than the Democratic turnout..

so tell us, which party is more energized…

Clintons clean up after the Bushes. She was not just polished on this one Bill Schneider; she was absolutely wonderful; just what we need in someone who can make us proud again; not hateful and counting the days until this administration ends.

What is most remarkable about this debate is the civility and even likeability of the two. THANK YOU CNN FOR THIS FORMAT. That is what promotes this unique and great debate.

how could vote for someone who can just speak well, I speak well would you vote for me.

"Most of their supporters could go either way."

I completely disagree with this. I'm an Obama supporter, but I'd vote Republican before voting for Clinton. She has run a dishonest campaign and is too polarizing to be an effective president.

Clinton's last comment won the whole debate! Bill Clinton had to clean up after Daddy Bush was president and it will take another Clinton to clean up after Son Bush! Priceles!

I am watching the online version with the "real time reaction" of undecided voters, and they seem to really enjoy Clinton's polish. Whenever she kicks out a great soundbite, they dial it right up.

The key to your comment Bill is who is more KNOWLEDGEABLE. She is.
She gives detailed answers, not just more of the same – maybe we could pay for healthcare if we had a nickel for every time Obama touts himself working on the streets of Chicago…enough of that already…

My plumber has great people skills, but I wouldn't want him running my country. I want a President who GETS IT, not just SELLS IT.

Hillary '08

Great debate.

There is only one democrat I will vote for and that is Obama. I absolutely refuse to vote for Hillary Clinton. If it's McCain vs. Hillary, I'm voting for McCain. If its Romney vs. Hillary, I won't vote for either.

I'll vote for Obama vs. anyone. I know plenty of independents that feel the same way, and that is why Obama scared the bejezus out of Republicans.

Even though their differences on policy issues are small, their attitude and willingness to "hear" opposing views is not. I believe that everyone in Washington has an opinion of Hillary Clinton – and she has long standing grudges of her own. To say that "most supporters could go either way" is, I believe, not correct. I can tell you for a fact that I will not vote for Hillary Clinton (despite being a lifelong Democrat). I am sick to death of the Clintons – both of them. I'll sit the election out if it comes to that.

I don't think their supports could go either way. I would probably vote for whoever is on the democratic side but that is a long way from saying that their supporters could go either way. Come On!

My take, Obama is President and Clinton as Vice President would have made for a story Democratic ticket.

The republicans will find enough stuff to go after either one, I think it is a good strategy not to give the more ammunition.

Experience, experience, experience. There is no substitute. It is the linch pin for change. Just to espouse change for change's sake or because it sounds hopeful and a breath of fresh air is childish thinking. Hillary's the one!

Hillary has the skills to change America – It's going to be a challenge but, she has the best chance to enact change!

Beware, A GOP victory in November is the finishing touch on the next Depression!

The 10% richest of this country can't be allowed to allow Bush to cause the greatest wealth shift in history!

Vote Democrat Hillary for President!

I agree…. i don't think she is not showing any heart

Bill,
Part of the difference it that the Barak message is that "We, the People… are part of theis counry and tha it is our country and be a part of the U.S.

The campaigns this year is that Bush and his groupies have rifted and ripped with joy! They make all the Americans feel as if we don't count –this is so wrong. Americans made WW2 by working together and we need to in this time to lift America with all Our Hands. Barak give and includes us at all times!

There will be plenty of folks like Edwards in the wings of an Obama administration to provide policy experience. I like an Obama-Edwards ticket.

A bit off topic: Is anyone else offended that this debate is being held in LA? Like ANYONE in LA, like Jason Alexander, Pierce Brosnan, and Bradley Whitford et al in the audience has ANY idea of what it's like in the real world, or the rest of this country? Was there no where else in all of California that they could have held this debate?

I have no problem selecting the woman with the most expertise. How about you, Bill Schneider?

So, who will Al Gore endorse?

I am convinced that the both of them are going to run together after tonight… a deal has been made, and I don't mean that in a bad way, but I think they two of them are going to make a fantastic political team

I see how people are finding it tough to choose! But Obama seems to be showing signs of Presidential power. Someone the country sees as a uniter and fresh start.

What response? I asked a question. I am an independent. Sorry have to correct your interpretation.

Bill, I watch you, I listen to you, you're one of the best. But honestly, do you think Hillary is the 'uniter' that this country needs right now? Especially with regard to the first two critical issues on Health Care and Immigration, which I value dearly, the enormous role of state and local governments necessitate someone with state and local government experiences the Barrack brings to the table. This debate is disguising her baggage which the party should not sweep under the rug if it wants to win back the White House.

Murry – me too!

I think they both have strengths, but I still enjoy listening to Obama when he speaks, he just is inspiring, like a great preacher in church. I believe the country needs an inspirational leader.
Jane, Rhode Island

yeah~ a change to bring kennedy back to white house

i want them BOTH! Hillary should be president first with Barack as VP where he is somewhat less vulnerable. 8 yrs down the road even this country's bigots will have been won over by his leadership capabilities.

Is it a tough choice for you, Bill ?
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I think that the loser should take a position in the winner's cabinet–if all of the candidates past and present, if they truly want to help America, should volunteer take cabinet positions in the new administration–Barack would make a great Secretary of State, Hilary has the qualifications for a VP, but I guess the candidates care more about themselves, than actually fixing the country

Hey Bill: You are EXACTLY on the mark when you say it's Clinton's policy skills vs. Obama's people skills. It really is that simple.

I agree that the differences between the candidates on issues are narrow, but I strongly disagree that "most of their supporters could go either way.' I support Barack Obama largely based on his persona, and beyond that, his character. I will vote for a Democrat in November, but I will certainly not be as hopeful or enthusiastic if the name on that ticket is Hillary Clinton. I fear she is the one the Republicans can beat.

This debate is much better than previous.

I like the discussion rather than the attacks and bickering.

Obama is having a great night too. I think the calmer format is more suited for his strengths, rather than the earlier ones with a lot of attacks.

Hey she just said vote for me because I'm a woman and that'll be a change. Ridiculous. I'm a woman and I agree with Caroline Kennedy.

Rudy = a noun, a verb, and 9/11

Hillary = a noun, a verb, and "Day one"

Actually I have to disagree. I have counted three "swipes" against her. She is keeping her cool. She is in control here. She is winning as as I am concerned.

Hey Bill: You are EXACTLY on the mark when you say it's Clinton's policy skills s. Obama's people skills. It really is that simple.

STOP the I am a woman is change crap.

YES Bill! I totally agree. (As I do with you most of the time)

Did I just see a questioner, obviously republican leaning, stutter over a response.

Can we please have a question about what the candidates plan to do about the global warming issue? Please? Some of us are concerned about the world we live in.

Thank You

I agree. However, I think you're wrong about most people going either way. Though their policy differences are similar, Obama has shown overwhelmingly that he can actually bring people together to get it done.

Overall, I really like the tone of the debate so far…

I'm so glad the media can not distort or scrutinize what Hillary is saying….at least in this debate during this debate. I'm sure they will tomorrow.

My heart is with Obama, and my head is with Clinton. Ideally, shouldn't the two of them work together?

They're very much alike. That's when it comes down to the experience question. She has the most experience!