Debate reviews are in

[displacedtexan]

CNN's Campbell Brown notes a 'standing ovation' in response to Hillary's closing remarks.

CNN political analyst David Gergen - Hillary's last statement 'was the most effective moment she's had on television, I believe, since the New Hampshire primary… really scored on that.'

Politico's Ben Smith - 'Clinton's answer was a stronger performance.' "Clinton's answer was a stronger performance; Obama seems like he's about ready to get out of here."

CNN's Bill Schneider - Hillary 'just made an effective argument against John McCain.' "Clinton just made an effective argument against John McCain: Though the Arizona senator is a champion against wasteful spending, Clinton pointed to his support for the Bush tax cuts and the war in Iraq - both colossal expenditures unpopular with most Democrats."

There are more, including NBC News' Chuck Todd, The New Republic's Michael Crowley, and ABC News' Rick Klein.

Read the comments after the reviews.

Wow!

[katty]

1. Hillary did very well and she appeared energized by the

debate, detailed and gracious.

[jillan]

2. Did anyone of you notice Obama's jab at Hillary that didn't go over very well either?

Going from memory here...

When talking about their UHC plans, Obama said that his plan was fine while he was down 20 points in the polls, now that his numbers are way up, all of the sudden his plan is coming under scrutiny.

The audience was dead silent . . .

But of course the msm, and the Obamites won't talk about that.

[elixir]

3. She did a great job! Hey Displaced Texan, why do you think Texas

is moving towards Obama?

[judaspriestess]

5. thats a great question

I don't live there anymore but I suspect Texas does not want to be accused of being ass backwards anymore and many unfortunately consider the Clintons as part of the past. Although its a complete utter bullshit reality, I suspect that is what it is.

they are going with the momentum and not really anazlyzing the situation out. Of course this is not everyones view. Some people genuinely feel Obama is the messiah.

I can't remember what thread it was but a newbie said Obama WAS THE ONE and he would bring "Ohana" to the world. its had something to do with a website out there with quotes from people on how Obama is the chosen one etc.

[xmas74]

6. I thought Stitch was the bringer of "Ohana"?

(Yes, I live in a household with a child. We watched Lilo and Stitch often when she was younger.)

[rodeodance]

4. link here

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Hillary's Reviews Are In: 'Standing Ovation,' 'Really Scored,' 'A Stronger Performance'
by Lindsay Levin
2/21/2008 10:31:02 PM

CNN's Campbell Brown notes a 'standing ovation' in response to Hillary's closing remarks.

CNN political analyst David Gergen - Hillary's last statement 'was the most effective moment she's had on television, I believe, since the New Hampshire primary… really scored on that.'

Politico's Ben Smith - 'Clinton's answer was a stronger performance.' "Clinton's answer was a stronger performance; Obama seems like he's about ready to get out of here."

CNN's Bill Schneider - Hillary 'just made an effective argument against John McCain.' "Clinton just made an effective argument against John McCain: Though the Arizona senator is a champion against wasteful spending, Clinton pointed to his support for the Bush tax cuts and the war in Iraq - both colossal expenditures unpopular with most Democrats."

NBC News' Chuck Todd - Hillary 'had a couple of very good moments on health care and the economy.' "Did she potentially win this debate on points; I think so; it was close but she had a couple of VERY good moments on health care and the economy that probably scored well in the various focus groups of undecided voters watching this debate."

New Republic's Michael Crowley - 'The subject of health care always brings out a formidable passion and policy fluency in Hillary.' "So much of the time politicians just seem to be going through the motions when debating the issues. But the subject of health care always brings out a formidable passion and policy fluency in Hillary. People can call her a phony for all kinds of reasons but it's clear she really gets and cares about this stuff."

ABC News' Rick Klein - Hillary 'sounds calm, in charge, deliberate.'

MyDD's Todd Beeton - 'Hillary Clinton just hit that closing response out of the park.' "Hillary Clinton just hit that closing response out of the park."


http://blog.hillaryclinton.com/blog/main/2008/02/22/033102#view_comments

[Clinton Crusader]

7. She was fantastic, but...

the Obamababies will crap all over her, MSNBC will say "YAWN", and it won't make a bit of difference.

I posted a story here I saw on Yahoo that the complicated Texas system favors The Preacher.

Im losing faith and it's depressing the shit out of me. Im sick as a dog because of it.

AND I wont vote because of it. First time since I was 18.

[rodeodance]

8. I saw that. i hope he people are hitting the group. i think I will write her name in if the worst

happens. not giving up yet--as she is not giving up