maxparrish
01-06-2008, 12:07 AM
The MSM annoited Obama (as it ignored Fred) in NH debate. If Hillary thought it could not get worse, it has. The following report signals another defeat for the the old bitch...
http://thepage.time.com/democratic-debate-halperins-report-cards/?xid=rss-topstories
Obama Grade A-
Calm, relaxed and comfortably swathed in the new mantle of front-runner. Very well prepared both substantively and stylistically for what a determined Clinton brought his way, although he might have shown more graciousness when the likeability issue arose. Defended himself but didn’t get drawn into a colloquy that would take him off message. Overall, did not encounter too many mines throughout, and kept things sober and understated. Wise enough to parry the night’s final question, and rather than revisiting a past debate error, offered a concise version of his positive message...
Hillary Grade B
The post-Philadelphia jinx continues: she no longer can dominate debates with her substance and stature. Showed her warrior’s mettle by refusing to be cowed by her game-changing third- place showing in Iowa, but freaked out (and/or showed passion) when she was double teamed by Obama and Edwards on the issue of change after she went after Obama on his record. Then seemed both gratified and caustic when the subversive 2-on-1 was dragged into the open by a reporter’s question (which she directly addressed with humor, grace, bitterness, and choice lines borrowed from her stump speech and ads). Played the “first woman president equals change” card with more directness than usual...
If she loses NH, then the REAL campaign begins. And if Obama wins one more major contest after NH, before she gains her footing, the Democratic super deligates (party appointees that are free to vote how they please) will bolt.
St. Hillary's house of cards have not fallen yet...but it just might happen.
http://thepage.time.com/democratic-debate-halperins-report-cards/?xid=rss-topstories
Obama Grade A-
Calm, relaxed and comfortably swathed in the new mantle of front-runner. Very well prepared both substantively and stylistically for what a determined Clinton brought his way, although he might have shown more graciousness when the likeability issue arose. Defended himself but didn’t get drawn into a colloquy that would take him off message. Overall, did not encounter too many mines throughout, and kept things sober and understated. Wise enough to parry the night’s final question, and rather than revisiting a past debate error, offered a concise version of his positive message...
Hillary Grade B
The post-Philadelphia jinx continues: she no longer can dominate debates with her substance and stature. Showed her warrior’s mettle by refusing to be cowed by her game-changing third- place showing in Iowa, but freaked out (and/or showed passion) when she was double teamed by Obama and Edwards on the issue of change after she went after Obama on his record. Then seemed both gratified and caustic when the subversive 2-on-1 was dragged into the open by a reporter’s question (which she directly addressed with humor, grace, bitterness, and choice lines borrowed from her stump speech and ads). Played the “first woman president equals change” card with more directness than usual...
If she loses NH, then the REAL campaign begins. And if Obama wins one more major contest after NH, before she gains her footing, the Democratic super deligates (party appointees that are free to vote how they please) will bolt.
St. Hillary's house of cards have not fallen yet...but it just might happen.