The first inspiring moment of the Debates tonight

[Mother Of Four]

Moderator called for all candidates to come on stage...mentioning that he would like them to all come up, because one year from now we'll all be supporting our new president from the people on the stage.

It was VERY heartwarming to see all of them talking and smiling at each other, especially Edwards and Obama taking about 30 seconds to speak with the republicans.


In a word, amazing.

One word used to describe it in the commentary after was "Unprecedented"

[mtnsnake]

1. Very cool. nt

[FrenchieCat]

2. It was a Made for TV moment Made by TV.....

Fabricated to the hilt...

Just like that question to each Repug about Obama.

They were letting McCain attract Independents by giving McCain a TV ad against Obama.

They are so fucking predictable, this media! :eyes:

[Mother Of Four]

6. Yes, but for just a moment....

I found myself smiling.

/sigh ...oh well. :( I know it can't last...but it was a nice moment for me.

[FrenchieCat]

12. I hope that they can shake hands.....

That's what grown ups do.

But yes, it was nice.

Brought back a bit of sanity....that will last exactly 1 minute.

[stray cat]

3. It was interesting to watch them interact!

[wndycty]

4. I'm with you. . .a bunch of DUers are not going to like it, they want BLOOD. . .

. . .I'm as partisan as they get, but every now and then I'd like to think we can at least make nice for a photo op.

[mtnsnake]

9. Yeah, there's already a thread with people whining about it. Only on DU could that happen

[emilyg]

5. Loved it.!!!

[MethuenProgressive]

7. Obama hugging and kissing McCain was creepy.

Obama/McCain 08?

[eileen_d]

11. My dad would go nuts for that ticket

Bipartisan madness!

[femmocrat]

8. Yes, it was very cool.

I would have loved to see a still shot of the 10 of them! And how about that big hug between McCain and Edwards! Wonder what that was all about!

[democrat2thecore]

13. Noticed that too

That wasn't just a "kind embrace" from McCain - it looked like genuine affection for Edwards.

[tammywammy]

10. I thought that it was nice too

[democrat2thecore]

14. I liked it. -nt

[NC_Nurse]

15. I liked it too.

I like to think that division in our country can be healed and tolerance for others is achievable.
Silly me. :-)

[pleah]

16. Shaking hands shows respect, but hugging is over the line.