AUSTIN, Texas (CNN) - The audience loved Clinton’s first response when asked about a time she had been tested – a deliberately vague answer that drew a knowing laugh from many in the audience.She then laid out a very eloquent response, essentially saying that her crises are nothing compared to the problems average voters confront.It's one of the few debate answers to get a standing ovation.
– CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider
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I do believe that HRC's last comment that received the standing ovation was NOT for her, per say, BUT for our brave men and women and their families.
A strong note of obviousness. The American people have it tougher than the former first lady, turned senator, turned Presidential campaigner? Oh? Sincerely, Hillary?
I had no idea of that.
Her true colors rest not in that, but in her attack on Barack Obama. Her plagiarism push and character attack on Obama was really terrible to watch on live television.
Politics you can believe in, right?
Hillary had an effective last answer, but something that happened during the debate should make up everyone's mind. I received an e-mail from her campaign urging me to check out her new website (delegate hub) to get her fantasy spin on the delegate race. She even says that the nominee needs 2208 delegates because of the MI and FL delegates. How can anyone think she is genuine because of one response based on her husband's cheating? She is scheming to sneak delegates in–that's the real Hillary, unfortunately (I say unfortunately because I do think that she cares about issues, but is just playing the political machine game).
WOW, I actually cried a little on that one myself!
It got a standing ovation because it sounded like she was conceding. She was humbled to be sitting next to our future president.
She's probably watching CNN since the same 'grand ending' statement has been made a few days ago by a political analyst. Funny who's talking about not using other peoples' words...
I also thought her closing remarks sounded like she's ready to concede the election.
HILLARY JUST NAILED IT WITH THE CLOSING REMARK.
THE CLOSING REMARK WAS THE BEST I HAVE HEARD IN YEARS.
OBAMA STUMBLED WITH THE QUESTION AND HIS ANSWERS WERE NOT PRECISE.
THIS IS WHERE OBAMA'S INEXPERIENCE COMES INTO PLAY.
She didn't have to cry, I nearly did. That last comment was eloquent and I thought, from the heart. She may have finally showed who she really is. Unfortunately, I am a John McCain supporter.
Xerox...I loved it!!
This is the real Hillary, the one who has devoted her life to helping others
(and sometimes you have to be in a power of position to do that). Most of all it is not about her, it is about what motivates her....gettings things done
for the benefit of us all!
that was such a genuine comment from hillary and just reinforced why i love her so much
BEAUTIFUL ending Hillary!
Please!!!!!
She has made it official. she is running away from her disatorous marriage and picked american health care and senatorship to overcome her suffering.
BRAVO HILLARY!
With that closing argument, you just won our votes.
That closing comment was a side of Senator Clinton we have rarely seen. She absolutely showed an authentic self. Yet, even as I write this, I'm thinking is that a result of having her old strategist Maggie back? Since I read all the blogs that said how she might be able to turn things around and someone noted that this was the ploy of Maggie, to STOP the attacks that were, obviously, not working and speak from the heart of why you are doing this. She did and it was very moving, almost inspirational (like she denigrates in Senator Obama.
She ended on a great note, but I am still undecided.
She scored real big points when she cut off the latino moderator. Can't wait to see what the latinos think of that.
Obama is an empty suit – an infomercial with no substance. All we hear are empty words of hope – change – dreams..... he even wants the American people to help him. That doesn't sound like a "take charge" type of President that can do the job and make decisions from day one.
Hillary was playing with people emotions similar to NH.
Fantastic finale – if she can take the energy she showed here into the next primaries she will win.
Here's hoping she wins Texas, despite CNN doing their level best to promote Obama, I'm shocked by their lack of impartiality tonight.
Anyone with a knowledge of politics could see that she won the debate tonight and that he was chasing more than he was leading. He is on show and no substance unlike his opponent, she has the style, the substance, the experience and the know-how and she will be the next President.
Clinton 2008
She seemed to be preparing herself for conceeding. Obama is just
a more powerful candidate.
Her closing comment sounds as if she is willing to bow out gracefully and open the door to a "Obama-Clinton" ticket.
Are you sure the standing O was for her response? Funny how it happened as the debate was ending. Every major event I've ever been to, speeches, lectures, performances always end with a standing ovation. Do people just like the last song or sentence the best?
One more time. NAFTA and Superhighway special interest project. The media dropped the ball again. Stayed away from "sensitive" topics that require a candidate to take a specific position.