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For Justin - "AM Joe" Pundits Flip for Hillary! (Hillary Group)
Frequent "Morning Joe" guest reporters John Heilemann and Mark Halperin, from Bloomberg Politics, who had joined the Bash Hillary/Love the Donald MSNBC freight train, have gone back to free-thinking non-denominational reportage!
Hillary Clinton Runs the Table in Vegas Debate by John Heilemann
At the risk of already having buried the lede, let me put it as bluntly as possible: the first Democratic presidential debate of the 2016 cycle was a complete and utter rout. Knowing that she faced the highest possible expectations, that she would be graded by unforgiving standards, and that as the front-runner she had the most to lose, Clinton turned in a bracing, formidable, approachable, nearly flawless performance that was in almost every respect stronger than any she delivered in 2007-2008. It was, by a wide margin, the best night (or day) of her campaign so far. She didn’t just win or even win decisively. She kicked ass from here to Sunday.
Grading the Democratic Debate: Hillary Clinton Schools Her Rivals by Mark Halperin
Grade:A
Hillary Clinton
Polished, carefully modulated, and bursting with her favored buzz words. Buoyed by a crowd clearly on her side from the get go, she found a winning rhythm and confidence after a slightly slow beginning. Remained at the center of attention and handled it deftly. Took over the evening with surprising early aggressiveness, pushing Sanders to the far left on capitalism, then to the right on guns, fully secure in her superior debating skills. Was prepared for all media questions and opponent attacks. Displayed the calm, cool “I got this” demeanor on issues foreign and domestic. Showed off a chipper sense of humor when appropriate. While too synthetic and brittle defending her flip flops, political pandering, Keystone chronology, Wall Street ties, and private server, she didn’t create any fresh problems for herself. Demonstrated how tough it will be for this foursome to rattle or dent her—a toughness that will test the Republican nominee if she makes it to the general. Conservative Clinton haters will nitpick her facts, superciliousness, and style, and will suggest the CNNers went easy on her, but they will be in denial. She was in it to win it.
All the rest, B- or lower.
Hillary Clinton
Polished, carefully modulated, and bursting with her favored buzz words. Buoyed by a crowd clearly on her side from the get go, she found a winning rhythm and confidence after a slightly slow beginning. Remained at the center of attention and handled it deftly. Took over the evening with surprising early aggressiveness, pushing Sanders to the far left on capitalism, then to the right on guns, fully secure in her superior debating skills. Was prepared for all media questions and opponent attacks. Displayed the calm, cool “I got this” demeanor on issues foreign and domestic. Showed off a chipper sense of humor when appropriate. While too synthetic and brittle defending her flip flops, political pandering, Keystone chronology, Wall Street ties, and private server, she didn’t create any fresh problems for herself. Demonstrated how tough it will be for this foursome to rattle or dent her—a toughness that will test the Republican nominee if she makes it to the general. Conservative Clinton haters will nitpick her facts, superciliousness, and style, and will suggest the CNNers went easy on her, but they will be in denial. She was in it to win it.
All the rest, B- or lower.
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Clinton turned in a bracing, formidable, approachable, nearly flawless performance...She didn’t just win or even win decisively. She kicked ass from here to Sunday.
Polished, carefully modulated, and bursting with her favored buzz words..Took over the evening with surprising early aggressiveness, pushing Sanders to the far left on capitalism, then to the right on guns, fully secure in her superior debating skills.
Demonstrated how tough it will be for this foursome to rattle or dent her—a toughness that will test the Republican nominee if she makes it to the general.
She was in it to win it.
Hillary owned last night!
Polished, carefully modulated, and bursting with her favored buzz words..Took over the evening with surprising early aggressiveness, pushing Sanders to the far left on capitalism, then to the right on guns, fully secure in her superior debating skills.
Demonstrated how tough it will be for this foursome to rattle or dent her—a toughness that will test the Republican nominee if she makes it to the general.
She was in it to win it.
Hillary owned last night!
