I didn't have a chance to watch the forum.
What did you think?
Iowa Independent's liveblog is here:
You can also find links to video from the forum at that site.
Noneed4thneed thought it was a great night for Biden and Edwards:
Reaction from MyDD readers is here:
I still think it was insane for Obama to skip this one, given that up to two-thirds of caucus-goers may be over 50.
UPDATE: I finally got around to watching the debate. I thought all five candidates did well. As an Edwards supporter, I was very happy with his performance and his ability to make connections: for instance, between strong unions and pensions, between the solvency of Social Security and the need to stop taxing wealth at a much lower rate than work is taxed.
But I imagine that supporters of the other candidates also found much to like in their performances.
The format was also much better than the previous debates (it helped having only five people on stage). Judy Woodruff did a good job of asking direct questions and following up when warranted.
More like this debate, please!
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The most significant exchange in the Dem Presidential debates
Judy Woodruff asked the candidates if they were elected how many U.S. troops would remain in Iraq after their first year in office.
Biden said it depends on how Bush leaves Iraq. Edwards agreed with Biden, claiming “it’s impossible to say.” Clinton echoed Biden’s view, vaguely offering “a reasonable and prudent plan” to get our troops out. Dodd objected to speaking about 2010 and said Congress should not wait that long to act.
Only Richardson provided a direct and unambiguous answer:
Here is the video of the most significant exchange to date in the debates among the candidates in the race for the Democratic Presidential nomination:
stephen-cassidy Fri 21 Sep 11:37 AM
I expect more skirmishes
between Biden and Richardson in the next couple of months. Both are campaigning as candidates with a lot of experience and the best plan for Iraq. There is a niche for the non-Hillary with lots of Washington experience, and they are competing for it.
desmoinesdem Fri 21 Sep 4:26 PM
Troop Removal
I’m all for bringing our troops home as soon as possible, but given the civil war Bush and his posse of neocons has stirred up in Iraq, I don’t think engaging in hypotheticals regarding when and how many troops is feasible.
Bush has already conceded “victory” in Iraq and says the next president will inherit the war in Iraq. January of 2009 is a long way off to engage in speculation. True, Richardson has drawn a clear line in the sand, but I’m not convinced this is the best option for all parties involved.
tmlindsey Fri 21 Sep 2:53 PM