Debate Post Mortem

[NashVegas]

Just my take:

Kerry did okay. Not overwhelmingly great, but certainly no fuck-ups. Certainly well enough to continue to do well in the primary by maintaining.

Edwards fared well, too, for the most part. I thought he stumbled on the Islam question. Understanding Musharrif does not mean understanding Islam.

Dean did fine. Had a couple of very good moments, otherwise steady for someone who looked sick as a dog. I'd have liked to see/hear him talk more about the mechanics of what he plans to do on Health Care & Education instead of talking about what he had already done.

Kucinich looked peaked (pro: pee-kid) in those lights, very pale. I think he's at the point where he knows his candidacy isn't going to go anywhere, but he needs to get his points in.

Clark did fine. Great response about Michael Moore, not so great about CAPPS II.

Lieberman .. ummmm .. provided excellent contrast to the other candidates and with good humor for the most part.

Sharpton showed once again he's great with quips. Substance was lacking though, as showed when asked about the Federal Reserve.