Debates

So, who won last night's debate? In my opinion, John Edwards did a much better job than he has done in the past and may have out shined everyone last night. Too bad he shot himself in the foot by agreeing to take public funding, which will leave him defenseless from the primaries until the Democratic convention -- a fatal mistake. Obama did okay, but only okay. Someone needs to tell Chris Dodd to strike the word "here" from his vocabulary. He used it about 700 times on Meet the Press Sunday, and overused it again last night. I like Dodd, but he just doesn't have the oratorical skills you need.

To my surprise, despite getting beaten over the head by everyone else, including the moderators and the Republicans, Hillary gained ground in my estimation of her. While I disagree with many of the things she has done (and not done), she at least talked a pretty good game last night. I'm getting to the point where I think I can vote for her in the general election without puking.

So, that's my 2 cents worth. It won't get you a ride on the subway.