Last nights debate was interesting for a couple of reasons. Watching the great skill and calm demeanor of Barrack Obama, even during the intense and sometimes emotional discharge of Hillary Clinton was intriguing. He seems to absorb all that is being said, but quickly is able to distill the words, separating the waste from the perfumery, preparing a response.

 I don’t like his ideology, but he is a remarkable speaker and thinker.

Secondly, and perhaps most importantly, I saw Hillary quit last night. I saw it in her body language and in her tone, particulalry in the late stages of the debate. Despite Clinton reaching deep into her arsenal for some of the strongest attacks in any of the previous debates, Obama simply deflected them and selectively responded without so much as furrowing a brow.

Juan McCain will have a very difficult time against someone so talented.

Tim Russert gets some of the credit for Hillary’s awkward demeanor. Thanks Tim, for not letting her lie again about her record on NAFTA. Thank you for holding her accountable.

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