Sunday, June 03, 2007
Winner & Loser -- June 3rd Democratic Debate
Getting interesting!
This debate marks a departure from the extended press conferences that we've really seen thus far, and thankfully we saw more direct engagement between the candidates.
Winner: John Edwards
Why? Not because his arguments were 'better' than his rivals, but rather he scored a technical win by successfully inserting himself between the two front-runners (Clinton and Obama). Senator Dodd projected himself in a very presidential manner and had he succeeded as Edwards did in inserting himself, he would be tonight's winner. Biden deserves credit for providing honest and passionate answers on how to attack earmarks. Obama was sharper this evening including his exchange with John Edwards on being "four and a half years too late" for opposing Iraq.
Loser: Bill Richardson
Why? Unfortunately for Richardson, it is clear he has already peaked. Circular answers were in abundance, and contrary to buzz about him breaking into the top tier, tonight's performance (along with his recent and poor performance on Meet the Press) has effectively halted his campaign. Clinton had a very interesting tactic, trying to soften the contrast that her rivals have been painting between her legislative record on Iraq versus others'.
D.2.O will provide continued analysis of presidential debates, so now what say you?
This debate marks a departure from the extended press conferences that we've really seen thus far, and thankfully we saw more direct engagement between the candidates.
Winner: John Edwards
Why? Not because his arguments were 'better' than his rivals, but rather he scored a technical win by successfully inserting himself between the two front-runners (Clinton and Obama). Senator Dodd projected himself in a very presidential manner and had he succeeded as Edwards did in inserting himself, he would be tonight's winner. Biden deserves credit for providing honest and passionate answers on how to attack earmarks. Obama was sharper this evening including his exchange with John Edwards on being "four and a half years too late" for opposing Iraq.
Loser: Bill Richardson
Why? Unfortunately for Richardson, it is clear he has already peaked. Circular answers were in abundance, and contrary to buzz about him breaking into the top tier, tonight's performance (along with his recent and poor performance on Meet the Press) has effectively halted his campaign. Clinton had a very interesting tactic, trying to soften the contrast that her rivals have been painting between her legislative record on Iraq versus others'.
D.2.O will provide continued analysis of presidential debates, so now what say you?
