Debate Reaction

The 20th Democratic presidential debate was probably the best one yet. Both candidates are well practiced and their differences, however slight, are becoming clearer. In addition, the questioning was generally tough (if sometimes stupid) but comes closest to what the general election might be like.

Chuck Todd: "Overall, it's hard to see this debate as changing the trajectory of this race; Obama was a bit more defensive tonight than last week and had more stumbles tonight than in more recent encounters... It's hard to pick a winner; Clinton was more prepared but Obama survived and that's probably the name of the game for him at this late date in the campaign."

Rick Klein: "That was an exhausting 90 minutes -- just to watch. Probably as close to a draw as you can imagine -- really, two very talented politicians and debaters fighting it out extremely closely."

Marc Ambinder: "Bottom line: did this, the 20th debate, change much? Probably not."

Mark Halperin: Obama B+, Clinton B-

Please leave your own thoughts and observations in the comments.

February 26, 2008 | Related News



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