QUESTIONS: |
Bill Schneider
Political analyst |
Leslie Sanchez
Republican strategist |
Bill Press
Radio talk show host |
| 1. | Who do you think won the debate? |
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Clinton had a very strong performance |
Clinton: Sounds much less like an automaton than usual. Managed to make Obama sound sophomoric and inexperienced |
Clinton: Forceful, in charge, good sense of humor |
| 2. | Who seemed to know most about the issues? |
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Biden: When he talked about military matters and foreign affairs, you could hear his deep knowledge and experience |
Biden: Seemed like the straighter talker, especially on the situation in Iraq and what it means to leave in an effective manner |
Biden: Strong on urging all candidates to tell the truth |
| 3. | Who had the best response to user-generated content? |
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Biden: When questioner described his gun as his "baby," Biden responded, "If that's his baby, that man needs help!" |
Dodd's defense of the accountability provisions in No Child Left Behind was strong and passionate |
Edwards: Remembered names and spoke well to videos |
| 4. | Who had the most disappointing performance at the debate? |
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Richardson sometimes seemed a little shaky, but he got better as the debate went on |
Richardson: had the poorest performance, exacerbated by his bumbling responses |
Richardson: Got better and stronger, but started off shaky |
| 5. | Whose performance was most surprising? |
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Edwards' answer about same-sex marriage was surprisingly candid, saying he feels "enormous personal conflict on this issue" |
Obama is much improved. This debate was a pander party to special interests -- affirmative action, anti-war crowd, teachers unions |
Obama: Surprised he didn't use opportunity to take on Hillary more than one time |
| 6. | Whose campaign got the biggest boost from the debate? |
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Obama came across as a more serious and knowledgeable candidate than we've heard in earlier debates |
Clinton's camp has to be pleased. She threw some red meat to the Democrats, especially when talking about the 2000 election |
Obama: More lively, more forceful |
| 7. | Who had the most creative campaign video? |
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Obama's video captured the excitement of his campaign very effectively |
Dodd's "white hair" video was clever and memorable |
Richardson: Very clever emphasis of resume |
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