Blogging the Austin Democratic Debate

By BlackJack

I've heard that Bill Clinton has been saying in recent campaign stops that Texas and Ohio are must wins. The math proves that to be true but it's surprising to hear a candidates spouse say it out loud. According to MSNBC, Clinton needs to win 65% of all the remaining delegates to get the nomination, which would be nearly impossible. It will be interesting to see if Hillary goes negative early tonight.



Update 1:
On the topic of Cuba each candidate seemed to have little difference except in how they would begin possible diplomatic negotiations with the new government. So far... it's a tie.

Weird side note: What's up with Hillary's smile. She seems to laugh and smile at inappropriate times. Didn't W do that? My wife thinks she seems to be glaring at Barack. I think she's just aware of the fact that he's kicking her butt.

John King brought up the topic of fixing the economic slump (aka., recession).

Update 2: Nothing really pronounced on the economic or immigration issues. Both made good points.

John King seems to be intent on making a name for himself a name as a political interrogator (new phrase). He's giving the candidates a chance to get a fight started on which of them has actual solutions - he used the phrase "all hat, no cattle". We'll have to see where it goes.

Hillary brought up the now semi-infamous MSNBC segment where Obama's surrogate couldn't name any of his accomplishments. Barack answered the question with eloquence.

Final Update: I don't see either candidate as a clear winner, although I think Hillary had her best moment in her final statement. Overall I think Barack held his own and often won arguements and established himself as "presidential". I think Hillary lost points with her "Xerox" statement.

On to Ohio and Texas!