Reply #21: after reading the transcript

[rufus dog]

Here is Obama's response

OBAMA: I actually like Hillary's jacket. I don't know what's wrong with it. And I like the fact that Bill Richardson has devoted his life to public service, because that, I think, is the highest of callings.

Here is Hillary's along with Cooper's

You know, I think that Chris Dodd has it absolutely right. I mean, I admire and like very much Barrack, as I do with all of the candidates here. And I think that what you've seen tonight is how ready the Democrats are to lead.

CLINTON: We are ready to lead the change that America so desperately needs.

COOPER: All right. I'll take that as you're not going to answer.

Upon reflection on this question is was a very good question. This from a guy who thinks a bit too much like Biden and thought it was a lame ass question at first.

It illustrates how people think under stress. For example Biden could have easily responded that Kucinich shows strong passion to follow up on his beliefs rather than saying his wife is the best. (Can be interpreted "Joe you candy assed lib pull your head out but your wife is hot)

Obama responded defending Hillary and then came up with a positive about Richardson that said his service is the "highest of callings."

Hillary could come up with nothing either through calculation or inability to think on her feet. Neither one improves her persona. She needs work on it.