Democrats Meet but Don't Debate

Last night's Democratic debate at Howard University wasn't much of a debate as the candidates essentially agreed with each other.

"It was the third Democratic presidential debate of the campaign, but the first one dedicated largely to domestic issues and particularly the problems facing minorities," the New York Times reports. "The foreign policy flash points that had produced conflict between the Democrats at their earlier debates -- in particular, the war in Iraq -- were largely absent as the candidates spoke easily, finishing one anotherís sentences and offering jokes and compliments."

In fact, the rules actually prevented a true debate: "The forum was restrictive, with each of the eight candidates offered one minute to respond to a question. There was no opportunity for follow-up and the candidates were not able to engage one another."

David Yepsen says Sen. Hillary Clinton won the debate: "Clinton was crisp, cogent and methodical in her answers. She understood better than any of the other candidates the need for terse answers when so many candidates are given so little time in which to answer questions."

Roger Simon agrees: "Hillary was chewing nails and spitting out tacks."


June 29, 2007




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