YouTube Debate Review

I don't really have that much to say about the YouTube Debate other than I thought it was one of the greatest presidential debates I can recall seeing. The questions were pointed and somewhat different. And they were coming from what seemed to be passionate, concerned voters looking for answers.

That's not to say that we got answers however. Almost all the candidates seemed to avoid straight answers just as politicians always do. Especially the front runners who actually have a chance at the nomination. The crazies like Gravel had no problem with straight talk and you see what effect that's been having on his poll numbers.

My favorite candidate of the evening was Bill Richardson. I really haven't paid much attention to him, nor do I think I should since he won't get the nomination, but he intrigued me nonetheless. I think he has the best exit strategy for Iraq withdrawal, the best stance on gay marriage, immigration, and education reform. And a nice speaking style that makes me believe him with the right balance of compassion, anger, and, for lack of a better word, chutzbah. But I'm thinking he would be a very good choice for VP for Hillary. Oops. I spoke to soon. But you know its true folks. Lets all just start getting used to it now shall we? And he would be a great face for the rising Latino poplulation in the States. Best of all, what would scare the Taliban and Republicans more than a woman and a Latino running this country? It's perfect.

And a few more awards for the evening:

Best Performance from a Candidate Who May Actually Win: Hillary Clinton

Most Dodged Questions: Hillary Clinton

Most Awkward Moment: John Edwards talking about women's rights

Best YouTube Question: The montage on how to fix healthcare

The Missing Question: Abortion

Most Brady Bunch Moment: All the candidates loving the candidate to the left of them. Irony anyone?

Greatest Moment: Dennis Kucinich: "Notice they didn't put anyone to the left of me." Anderson Cooper: "I don't think it's possible."