I may be in the minority, but I think all of our candidates are kicking butt tonight.

[TwilightZone]

This is a great format, much better than the "30 seconds and no rebuttal" format.

The chasm between these four Democrats and every single Republican in the earlier debate couldn't be more apparent. I would be very happy to support and vote for any of our four.

[nradisic]

I agree....

What a difference between the Democratic candidates and the Republicans. Wow...

[TwilightZone]

13. Too bad all of the debates aren't like this.

If voters got the chance to see them back-to-back like this all the time, we'd win in a landslide.

[EffieBlack]

1. You're absolutely right

The Democratic slate looks prepared, reasonable, thoughtful, intelligent and every one of them ready to lead. The Republicans looked mean, petty and scary.

[TheDonkey]

2. It's a lot more fun that the republicans

Democrats will win. Our guys are passionate. The republicans were sleepwalking through talking points.

[TwilightZone]

9. Agreed. Tonight's format definitely brought out the "real" in our candidates.

Many of the Republicans seemed like they didn't even want to be there.

A couple of them reminded me of Dole in the debates in '96. I always got the impression that he'd rather be somewhere else.

[Purveyor]

3. I've never said a supporting word about Edwards but he is having a very good night.

Obama just isn't engaged that well tonight and well, the 'Hil' is 'The Hil'.

[TwilightZone]

20. Yeah, but what about Richardson?

I kid.... ;)

[liberalmuse]

4. I agree!

You know, I've realized we see what we want to see. They all are looking good to me tonight. I don't see some of the negatives about such-and-such a candidate that some are posting here. They all are kicking butt! I do like this format. It gives the candidates a chance to air out their views without being cut off all the time. This is much less irritating than the usual format.

[TwilightZone]

12. "See what we want to see"

My thoughts exactly. I read some of the posts here on DU and wonder what others could have possibly been watching.

[proud2BlibKansan]

5. I agree

[swag]

6. Even the weakest moments were far better than any Republican moments in recent memory.

Democrats will win in November.

[TwilightZone]

18. I'd certainly like to think so.

I think we're in good hands.

[elizm]

7. Agree. Best debate by far. They all did well. nt

[bklyncowgirl]

8. I could live with any of them--a fine debate

Clinton showed a charm and sense of humor that I haven't seen before.

Edward's Passion came through loud and clear.

Obama, cool calm and totally comfortable in his skin--and with the issues.

Richardson, seen it all, done it all and often giving a healthy dose of reality to them all.

Our country will do well with any of them in command.

[TwilightZone]

11. That's a great synopsis.

I was already optimistic about the GE, but I'm more so knowing that we're in capable hands regardless of our nominee.

[depakid]

10. My thoughts too.

No clear winner that I could see. Each one had their moments.

[Forkboy]

14. Off to the greatest page you go!

K&R, though I admit to not being thrilled with all of them. But I thought they all did well in what I watched (flipping between that and the game). But with all the crap that gets rec'd here this surely deserves it more!

[TwilightZone]

15. Thanks.

:)

[struggle4progress]

16. All stand head and shoulders above the Publicans

[Didereaux]

17. What minority? heh of course the opposition is a bit challenged!

[TwilightZone]

19. Minority in that I'm not claiming that some candidates were floating above the stage and others...

were under it? ;)

[Didereaux]

21. Oh I was agreeing! Repugs looked like bowery dregs in comparison to Dems tonight

[robbedvoter]

22. After seeing the retarded GOP debate, no question, this was in a different class