2008 Presidential Race

[chromodynamics]

On the Democratic side:
The Democratic debate last night had a few zingers, but was for the most part pretty sedate. Most reviews I have read have the debate really close, with Hillary slightly ahead on points, but certainly nothing that will change the current state of the race.

There have been a lot of questions lately about how far Hillary will go if Obama continues to be ahead or increases his lead in delegates. I think her last statement of the debate is very telling about her future actions: “And, you know, no matter what happens in this contest -- and I am honored, I am honored to be here with Barack Obama. I am absolutely honored. Whatever happens, we're going to be fine. You know, we have strong support from our families and our friends. I just hope that we'll be able to say the same thing about the American people, and that's what this election should be about.”

On the Republican side:
The big news continues to be the fallout from the NY Times ethics story about McCain. So far, the right has lined up behind McCain to attack the Times. However, I’ve read several pundits who think that further information will be revealed about McCain’s relationship with the lobbyist by either the Times or another organization.

Newsweek discusses the facts behind the story here.

Finally, another interesting article from Newsweek: The End of Conservatism.

Comments

[sundancekid.livejournal.com]

My favorite part of the debate last night was Campbell Brown asking the candidates how they've been tested in their lives -- or, as we called it at my house, the college essay portion of the evening. *g*

[chromodynamics.livejournal.com]

Hillary especially handled this question well, I thought.

[misscake]

Was it just me or was the whole debate painfully awkward last night? I almost couldn't watch them trying to avoid the elephant in the room that is Obama's clear momentum. Maybe it's just because I'm still really torn about those two. If we could blend her experience and his charisma, we'd have the perfect candidate.

[chromodynamics.livejournal.com]

I didn't get awkward so much as played out. They really aren't saying anything new, and even when they do it is pretty silly stuff (like the plagiarism issue).

I agree with you that a blend of them both would be great, which was why I was hoping for an Clinton/Obama ticket (I never really saw an Obama/Clinton ticket as truly viable).