Thursday’s debate seemed to be more of a friendly chat over a cup of tea than a head to head battle for the final debate between the two front-runners, Obama and Clinton. Both behaved like old college buddies, not only agreeing with one another at certain points, but somehow supporting one another – especially with the “Clinton-Obama Obama-Clinton ticket” question. Although a very real possibility (i.e. Kennedy/Johnson), clearly neither wants to let their supporters loose. Hillary had to face a grueling “Clinton dynasty” question – which she walked out of like a champ. Her one-liner that “it did take a Clinton to clean after the first Bush, I think it’ll take another Clinton to clean after the second one” was an ingenious response.
On the other hand, Obama had his own moments of glory with his zingers about how “the great talk express lost its wheels” and how he doesn’t think “the Republicans are going to be in a real strong position to argue fiscal responsibility, when they have added $4 trillion or $5 trillion worth of national debt.” It’s clear that both candidates are banking on their hot ticket race – at this point it has become a Democrat v Republican debate. McCain was mentioned at least five times or so by both candidates – painting him as the guy on the losing team. With Super Tuesday right around the corner, it will be interesting to see how Thursday’s tea party will affect voters at the polls.
Nadia S.
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I agree, both Hillary and Obama were acting like old college buddies during the debate. I think there are many who like that because it gives the democratic party a sense of "togetherness;" however, I think there are also some who were disappointed at them getting along so well.
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