Obama Managed To Damage Hillary On Iraq Without Seeming Mean- No Small Feat

[KittyWampus]

in fact, I'd say it was pretty damned impressive.

One of things that held me back with full out RA! RA! support for Obama was his lackluster debate performances. I still have some reservations.

Last night he comfortably discussed policy proving he's no lightweight pouf.

He looked "Presidential"

He has a lovely, gentle humor.

He had some good quips-soundbites, important for today's media climate and electorate.

He drew serious blood on Iraq with Clinton. And he did it without looking like a bully. As a NY'er, I remember Lazio approaching Hillary on the stage and appearing threatening. It helped Clinton tremendously. Obama has to walk a fine line between drawing distinctions/critiquing Hillary and coming across as the aggressor.

Obama performance in that regard was stellar.

Obama is not just a gifted orator and able representative of the people, he also has a gift for finding the right "tone".

I am not knocking down Hillary's fine performance either. I think it was close to a draw.

[papau]

1. As the reviewers note - Hillary easily won the debate - but Obama did well - his best to date

[OHdem10]

2. Among Activists maybe, but not the rank and file Democrats

[mtnsnake]

3. Kudos to Barack for that & kudos for Hillary for taking the high road and not going after him for it

Both of them took the high road toward each other all night long except when it came to Bush, lol