Obama sealed the deal with this debate...

[Joe the Revelator]

The " No substance" meme ends tonight.

He was succinct, thorough, personable and just damn good.

His best debate performance so far. Good for him.

[Tellurian]

1. Hillary looked strong and presidential..

Obama came across as a well intentioned individual but isn't ready from day one to quickly bring the changes we need in America.

[Diane R]

4. No. She just filibustered.

[Tellurian]

11. Not at all..

She trumped everyones ideas with details.. Details are sorely lacking in the other two candidates!

She led...the others complied and followed!

[Quixote1818]

14. She detailed the problems but not what she was going to do.

I would give Edwards the edge on details.

[Tellurian]

19. Hillary's economic package addresses real, current problems facing Americans..

Edwards didn't have the answers and neither did Obama with his $250 rebate check..

That is what Krugman meant when he said Obama is leaning Right with his Economic Plan. Remember Bush's $650 rebate?

[Quixote1818]

13. I agree. She went on and on about nothing several times. nt

[jasmine621]

8. She sealed the deal with me. nt

[Tellurian]

21. Smart poster.. some recognise the real deal when they see it..

not everyone can see the difference between a rhinestone and a diamond because they both shine..

[Clarkansas]

2. he was great eom

[journalist3072]

3. Whatever....keep believing that, if it makes you feel better. eom

[ellisonz]

5. Signed, sealed, delivered.

[K Gardner]

6. He really did an unbelievable job. I'm so impressed.

[Avalux]

7. He was the only one who got some laughs. That was cool

:D

[jefferson_dem]

9. Yes, he won.

No doubt.

[stravu9]

10. not To Me Friend.

not to me.

[Quixote1818]

12. I agree. They all did great but Obama did not stumble and answered the questions

directly and with substance. I felt Edwards looks stressed on the Yucca Mountain question and Hillary tends to ramble and talk about the problems but doesn't give as many solutions as the other two. I think Hillary and Edwards tied for second and Obama came out slightly ahead of them. Good debate all around by everyone.

[Tellurian]

15. It wouldn't have been presidential for Hillary to push him a second time..

sparks would have flown. She was right about Edwards, he voted several times for nuclear storage at Yucca Mtn.

He danced around the accusation and went off on a tangent.

[EffieBlack]

16. I like that he gave a straight answer to the "what are your strengths/weaknesses" question

Instead of trying to characterize a strength as a weakness ("I care too much"), he flatly stated one of his weaknesses - that he's not terribly organized.

Clinton seemed to corner him with that one when she pointed out that George Bush was not a micro-manager and look where that got us. But Obama had a perfect comeback, noting that Bush's problem was not a lack of organization - that he probably knew where every piece of paper on his desk was - but that he lacked judgment and integrity.

It was a lovely parry, without sniping or rancor, and they both came out fine at the end.

[usregimechange]

17. I agree, excellent

[KathieG]

18. I thought they all did well...but yes, I felt especially "on board" with Obama tonight

[nevergiveup]

20. For sure

his best debate thus far. I thought he was terrific.

[babylonsister]

22. Yes, yes, yes! Gobama! nt

[JackORoses]

23. The dialog on the Politics of Fear will be widespread by Tomorrow

Obama spoke very truthfully.
Hillary uses the same trickery as Bush.

[jab105]

24. All three were good...

I was really happy for Obama...have only seen this debate and the one last week on ABC...
in that one he appeared to sleepwalk through it and I was very unimpressed...tonight he was very good...

They were all respectful, and seemed to know what they were talking about...
I feel better about our candidates than I had in a long time, and it is thanks to their attitude during this debate...

congrats to everyone!