Democratic Debate Blogger Coverage

(02/26/2008)

8:01

Hello Everybody. This is Brian Layman. I am here covering the Ohio Democratic Primary Debate. This is a very exciting evening and I thank you for joining me!

Tuesday February 26, 2008 8:01

8:03

We are sitting here in the WKYC conference room around the table where all the daily planning takes place for WKYC through out the day

Tuesday February 26, 2008 8:03

8:04

Each morning the reporters meet here to discuss how the news stories are progressing so that they can decide if the approriate resources have been applied to get the stories to the screen.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 8:04

8:06

We have entered a time of debate preparation. I will be posting sporatically for the next half hour as I am working with the other bloggers here to make certain that their technologies are working.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 8:06

8:08

Tonight we are using WordPress, Twitter, CoverItLive, Blogger, and several other technologies to cover this debate. I will try to introduce you to some of the people that are here in the room with me shortly. The Debate will begin at 9pm and my comments will become much more regular.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 8:08

8:13	Do you have any preconceptions about the debate? I have no idea what will happen! ( 20% ) This will be a very civil debate ( 10% ) It will be mostly civil but there will be times... ( 50% ) Tonight is going to be a blood bath... ( 20% ) Tuesday February 26, 2008 8:13

8:32

OK, everyone seems to be prepared and we are going to be in a 45 second live spot in a few seconds...

Tuesday February 26, 2008 8:32

8:34

Hillary has arrived. On her cell phone

Tuesday February 26, 2008 8:34

8:39

Here we go!

Tuesday February 26, 2008 8:39

8:39

He's walking in front of me and I am suppose to be looking that I am blogging :)

Tuesday February 26, 2008 8:39

8:40

I should move my pizza :)

Tuesday February 26, 2008 8:40

8:40

[Comment From DeniseDenise: ]

they are on you

Tuesday February 26, 2008 8:40 Denise

8:40

[Comment From DeniseDenise: ]

hehehehe

Tuesday February 26, 2008 8:40 Denise

8:41

BTW as you can tell you are all welcome to add your comments and post your debates.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 8:41

8:42

I will approve them and add them to the chat as they come in

Tuesday February 26, 2008 8:42

8:45

The reporter is trying to understand this technology and how to discuss it in the inteviews. I've been able to talk to him some about it. But I always find it interesting with how pervasive these tools are in my live, how the web has not yet reached saturation in the general public.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 8:45

8:45

Lots of people use different pieces but Social Media tools and Blogging in general are own scratching the surface of the public.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 8:45

8:45

[Comment From hllhll: ]

The debate will be broadcast on MSNBC beginning at 9pm. CH 356 for those who have DirecTV but surely available on cable too.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 8:45 hll

9:01

Ok here we go!

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:01

9:02

I also want to thank WKYC for making this evening possible.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:02

9:02

[Comment From DeniseDenise: ]

YEAH WKYC!!

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:02 Denise

9:04

Here are the folks that are in the room with me tonight:

http://subsetofderek.blogspot.com/ Derek Arnold

http://Timferris.blogspot.com Tim Ferris

http://www.twitter.com/frampro Joel Libava

http://www.gloriaferris.net Gloria Ferris

http://www.collisionbend.com Will Kessel

http://fsgf.blogspot.com Roger Bundy

http://www.onevotematters.com Brian Layman

http://www.twitter.com/georgenemeth http://www.twitter.com/meetthebloggers George Nemeth

http://laurakessel.blogspot.com Laura Kessel

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:04

9:04

The question of the evening. Will this be civil or not?
Please respond to the poll below

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:04

9:05

I always find it interesting how things that have NOTHING to do with the question enter the answers.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:05

9:06

Dick Russ just walked into the room to introduce himself and talk about tonight's interviews at 11.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:06

9:06

Cleveland reporter.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:06

9:07

I do believe her that she would definately have the people who disagree with her goals leave her camp.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:07

9:10

I've heard reports on both of the accusations of dirty tactics used by the candidates. Months ago Obama accused Hillary of distorting his positions. This week Clinton has accused him of it. The independent reporter said that they both had thin connections to the truth. But had some valid basis. Both were inaccurate and misleading. I would call this point a draw.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:10

9:13

This is one of the big differences between the Democrats and Republicans. Should there be universal healthcare? I wonder if it will make the costs go up or go down. The partial insurance approach, the partial free market process is NOT working. People without health insurance are ALSO paying the price of a lack of a free market right now. That's unworkable.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:13

9:14

[Comment From DeniseDenise: ]

Mandated health insurance is not a good idea! Unless it is affordable for all and how can you detemine what is afforbable for everyone?

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:14 Denise

9:14

[Comment From hllhll: ]

There is a good chance that the only two people who care about such hair-splitting about "mandates" are the candidates and their staffs. .

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:14 hll

9:14

Everone here agrees that Sen. Clinton was giving obama the evil eye just now

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:14

9:17

The truth of the matter is that neither of these plans will be implemented as described by the candidates. In the end the differences between the two proposed plans are probably less than the differences that will be between whichever one wins and what goes into law...

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:17

9:18

NAFTA...

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:18

9:18

"I don't mind at all!"

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:18

9:18

[Comment From DeniseDenise: ]

Brian has lost control!

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:18 Denise

9:19

I agree

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:19

9:19

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

she looks desperate and petty

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:19 Guest

9:20

NAFTA is NOT an issue in ohio.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:20

9:21

Ohio is suffering from the decisions made at the 3 big auto companies.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:21

9:21

Ohio is suffering from a trade deficit with China

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:21

9:21

Ohio's trade with Mexico and Canada is not at the heart of the problem

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:21

9:25

NAFTA is a code word for the trade deficit. Which is a problem. China joining the WTO had a bigger affect than NAFTA. (see Walmart) Now the question of whether walmart is a positive influence in the country or negative is something I'd live to hear them speak to.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:25

9:27

That was a NO btw

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:27

9:27

They don't want to opt out.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:27

9:28

The current discussion here "It's interesting that they can agree on something and sound so completely different as they answer."

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:28

9:28

[Comment From hllhll: ]

It would be better if Tim Russert would quit trying to play "Gotcha!"

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:28 hll

9:29

He is definately trying to get them on the spot

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:29

9:29

[Comment From JohanneJohanne: ]

I think, as Cokie Roberts said Sunday, once again a woman with intelligence, power and experience is being overwhelmed by a young, somewhat good looking MAN of less substance...isn't time that women stopped allowing themselves to be "tagged" as horrid or hysterical when they stand up for what they believe in?

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:29 Johanne

9:30

THANK YOU for expanding this beyond the buzzword.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:30

9:31

That was at Obama btw

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:31

9:33

You do raise a valid point Johanne. It is difficult for her to be serious and intent without being seen as harsh and grating. Most people would say she has not been able to achieve that view with the public. Is it possible?

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:33

9:33

A new term has been coined: Green collar jobs

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:33

9:35

Other ppl twittering the debate http://www.twitter.com/stuartma http://www.twitter.com/kr8tr

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:35

9:35

[Comment From DeniseDenise: ]

YEah what are green collar jobs?

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:35 Denise

9:35

[Comment From JohanneJohanne: ]

Well why do people feel that she exhibits those traits when men who participate in campaigns can say worse and be thought of differently

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:35 Johanne

9:36

Can someone post this article to Digg?

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:36

9:39

She's making some valid points here.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:39

9:40

Here begin the attacks.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:40

9:40

So, if you drive a bus into a ditch, do you just leave it there?

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:40

9:41

Welcome new viewers

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:41

9:43	When should we get out of Iraq? Now! ( 31% ) In a hard set time < 1 year. ( 31% ) In 3 years. ( 0% ) When we are told to leave by the government? ( 15% ) When the government is stable. ( 23% ) Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:43

9:47	Could this debate change your vote? Yes ( 36% ) No ( 64% ) Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:47

9:48

lol that is funny. Hard breaks happen in TV.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:48

9:49

[Comment From JohanneJohanne: ]

Did He just substanially change his view about getting out of Iraq immediately?

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:49 Johanne

9:50

All Obama has to do is play it cool to have Clinton's personality perpetuate the "harsh" opinion of her.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:50

9:52

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

I agree...he is coming off as more presidential as she rants & raves

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:52 Guest

9:54

According to a Hannity focus group Clinton is winning.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:54

9:54

The report from our Blogger on the floor is that the actual debate is very boring in the auditorium.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:54

9:55

[Comment From theunseen714theunseen714: ]

I don't trust anyone from Fox News...not even Juan....

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:55 theunseen714

9:55

It is definately a skewed poll :) I think they would wnat Clinton to win.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:55

9:55

[Comment From JohanneJohanne: ]

I think that she is winning on substance if you bother to really listen...he just admitted he was too busy campaigning to do the work he was elected to do

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:55 Johanne

9:56

This is the first time I've heard SOME specifics from him none the less.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:56

9:58

Some bloggers here have Definately formed an opinion against Clinton. They are responding when she talks but not when Obama does. It's interesting.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:58

9:58

[Comment From ChestnutChestnut: ]

Is it just me or is this debate much less interesting and engaging than the one in Texas? Clinton is bullish and ranting on sounding like a nag. This is definitely a turn off. She is more effective when she shows a softer more humanistic side that connects with people and not the bully Washington politician side of her. Wake me up when it's over!

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:58 Chestnut

9:59

[Comment From JohanneJohanne: ]

You mean she better when she acts more like a woman?

Tuesday February 26, 2008 9:59 Johanne

10:00

I think that Obama has been deliberately and subtly baiting her. It's worked some but he has to be careful or it is gonna backfire.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:00

10:03

Tim is definately trying to play hardball

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:03

10:05

I don't really care who donates the money. If they are refusing the money, all it does is hide the supporters. It's kind of an interesting tactic. They can easily say "we aren't bankrolled by support by big business"

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:05

10:06

The American public... [and my five million dollars].

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:06

10:06

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

reaching across the aisle

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:06 Guest

10:06

[Comment From DeniseDenise: ]

OK.. so Obama will not allow her to have her own opinions while she was in the white house as the first lady? She is not allowed to disagree with things? That is just a bunch of bull

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:06 Denise

10:06

[Comment From hllhll: ]

Where is the substance. "Here are my new, positive programs. Here is how they will work. Here is how they will be good."

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:06 hll

10:06

Ummm as if she personally would have anything to do with the final release...

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:06

10:07

"I am a little busy"?????

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:07

10:10

"Are you racist?"

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:10

10:11

"No"

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:11

10:11

+- 500 words

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:11

10:12

[Comment From DeniseDenise: ]

How can he be racist when is is multiracial.. and why does he not embrace that?

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:12 Denise

10:14

A blogger here, a member of the Jewish community, confirms that this is a big issue for people he's talked to about it.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:14

10:14

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

This is slow and boring...will not change the minds of anyone.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:14 Guest

10:14

[Comment From DeniseDenise: ]

or does the fact that he does not embrace that.. show that he is racist?

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:14 Denise

10:15

"If reject is a stronger word then denounce I will use reject" Got a big audience reaction?

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:15

10:15

[Comment From JohanneJohanne: ]

again she is correct and they make light of it....renouncing something is NOT the same as rejecting it

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:15 Johanne

10:16

I think it was denounce and really isn't that the same thing??? Denouncing means publicly rejecting to me...

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:16

10:16

[Comment From JohanneJohanne: ]

it's like the difference between throwing garbage in a corner or getting rid of it entirely

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:16 Johanne

10:17

meh... ;)

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:17

10:18

OK was it renounce or denounce? there is a big difference...

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:18

10:19

Opinion here is denounce

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:19

10:20

[Comment From DeniseDenise: ]

I think it was renounce

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:20 Denise

10:20

[Comment From hllhll: ]

Webster says: "Denounce: to condemn openly, esp. as evil"

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:20 hll

10:20

[Comment From ThursdayThursday: ]

Tivo'd and rewound — he said denounce

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:20 Thursday

10:21

Folks that is THE Thursday one of the normal bloggers here. Thank you for allowing me to be a guest here.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:21

10:22

[Comment From DeniseDenise: ]

Yep it was denounce you are correct

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:22 Denise

10:22

10 more minutes. Has this debate been substantive?

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:22

10:23

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

not at all!

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:23 Guest

10:23

OH MY GOSH

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:23

10:23

"WHATEVER"

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:23

10:23

[Comment From DeniseDenise: ]

Not really

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:23 Denise

10:25

This is a very important question. My main problem with Obama is experience and details. Two My two main problems. Does he know what he is talking about or will he panic when he is put under pressure. We CAN'T have a president that just freezes

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:25

10:25

[Comment From ChestnutChestnut: ]

He takes a harder stance with denouncing than rejecting. Denounce means to condemn or censor openly and publicly. To reject means to refuse to have, take or recognize something. I appreciated that he DID recognize how wrong Farrakhan' s rhetoric was and spoke out against it.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:25 Chestnut

10:25

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

that was a presidential response by Obama.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:25 Guest

10:25

[Comment From DeniseDenise: ]

They haven't addressed the issue of education yet that I have noticed and that is a big issue in Ohio

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:25 Denise

10:25

You are exactly right on that. That is a Big topic in ohio.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:25

10:26

What do you think she should take back?

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:26

10:26

What should he?

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:26

10:27

It is hard to think of things to ask as the camera man is filming your hands for the live spot on the evening news...

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:27

10:27

eh?

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:27

10:28

These are very wide answers...

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:28

10:31

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

seizing the high ground first!

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:31 Guest

10:31

Last 10 opinionated tweets from the twitter:

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:31

10:31

I'm tired of Hillary kvetching. http://tinyurl.com/3y7xd.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:31

10:31

"hill is just hammering on everything",

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:31

10:31

"Hillary's answers are starting more and more to sound like Kerry's. Obsfucate, split hairs, confuse, co-mumble."

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:31

10:31

Good answer from Obama on Serbia/Kosovo. . .

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:31

10:32

"will either candidate have the courage to use military force against those who threaten us with harm"

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:32

10:32

"this has been a rather boring debate"

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:32

10:32

"no serious discussion of small business.again..."

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:32

10:32

[Comment From DeniseDenise: ]

Well that question is straight out of final tribal council

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:32 Denise

10:32

[Comment From JohanneJohanne: ]

off topic totally

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:32 Johanne

10:32

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Obama has stated he would use force in Pak and elswhere.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:32 Guest

10:33

"Back to "what is the definition of 'is'" -- Billary has taken splitting hairs to new hights (lows) with reject vs. renounce."

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:33

10:33

"Cleveland rocks!"

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:33

10:33

OK I'll end with 9

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:33

10:33

[Comment From ChestnutChestnut: ]

Who do you think gained some ground for votes in this debate? I'm not moved much in either direction. It's the same answers time after time. Honestly, you should know who to vote for by now and I don't think anymore debates will give us more "clarity". To me, Obama sounds and appears much more Presidential and less "it's my way or the highway". We've had enough of that from Bush!

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:33 Chestnut

10:35

Obama gained ground in my mind because I haven't heard very many specifics from him yet. I've heard some more details.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:35

10:36

Good comment here "She wants to help but it is always from a position of she knows best". Republicans will have an automatic response to that.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:36

10:38

Wil Wheaton "Tim Russert and Brian Williams make me stabby. Voters and candidates deserve better than these two clowns."

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:38

10:38

Tim was definately not at the top of his game tonight...

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:38

10:40

So who won?
Clinton

( 25% )

Obama

( 58% )

The Republicans

( 17% )

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:40

10:41

So now's your chance as an audience to contribute... What are your thoughts?

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:41

10:42

[Comment From ThursdayThursday: ]

Is it just me or does Hillary look worn out? Maybe an argument *for* a youthful candidate?

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:42 Thursday

10:42

[Comment From DeniseDenise: ]

Here come the SpnMeisters!

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:42 Denise

10:42

[Comment From JohanneJohanne: ]

I didn't like either of the moderators

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:42 Johanne

10:45

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Nothing new, no ground was made up by Clinton. Obama appeared more presidental!

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:45 Guest

10:45

[Comment From DeniseDenise: ]

I still have the same complaint. It seems to be prevelant this year. No Details. No specifics. They had the opportunity to explain what were the fner points that separated their plans and did not really take the time to do so

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:45 Denise

10:46

[Comment From JohanneJohanne: ]

Nothing about education, very little about the economy, and very little substance....just more of the same

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:46 Johanne

10:48

[Comment From Todd (from DRB)Todd (from DRB): ]

Brian, just saw you on the news...looking good

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:48 Todd (from DRB)

10:48

Thanks. You'll see more in just a moment.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:48

10:49

The have definately been opinions formed tonigh.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:49

10:50

[Comment From Todd (from DRB)Todd (from DRB): ]

Here you are right now. Dick Russ is talking about it now. Good stuff.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:50 Todd (from DRB)

10:51

[Comment From DeniseDenise: ]

ooh boy Governor Strickland is lucky you are not in the spin room! Mwah hahaha

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:51 Denise

10:53

[Comment From RodRod: ]

When will someone ask the question how much the media seems to be trying to make the news verses report it?

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:53 Rod

10:57

[Comment From VanessaVanessa: ]

I still have no idea who I am going to vote for. This debate did not help at all. They have mainly the same issues, I like Clintons go get em attitude, but I like Obamas poise, he always acts very dignified.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:57 Vanessa

10:58

We are all talking about the opinions we have been recieving.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:58

10:59

People have overall enjoyed ridiculing Hilary as she talks.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:59

10:59

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Cleveland continues to disappoint this educated American. Thankfully I've only been here 4.5 years, coming from the east coast/D.C., and very much looking forward to going back to a more educated, cultured city. CSU? Please. This city, as many men, are afraid of real change...afraid of a strong woman. The underbelly of America can't accept their weakness, so they condemn the strong. In this case, Senator Clinton. I only hope one day this city "gets it." In the meantime, I will continue at other more progressive, educated, cultural, cities.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 10:59 Guest

11:00

[Comment From DeniseDenise: ]

I don't think she was as 'shrill' tonight. I think she did hold backa big

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:00 Denise

11:00

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Those who ridicule are either afraid or envious.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:00 Guest

11:01

[Comment From VanessaVanessa: ]

I like the fact that Hilary doesnt say what is appropriate. She says what she means and thats that.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:01 Vanessa

11:02

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Stated again, those who ridicule Hillary - either conservatives or democrats, are either insecure, afraid of anything that looks/sounds different from themselves, or envious of something they don't believe they, themselves, can achieve.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:02 Guest

11:02

[Comment From CourtneyCourtney: ]

Hillary is very self-absorbed, and this debate proved it even more to me. All we heard out of her mouth was "I'. She continually was interrupting Obama, and continues to throw negative attacks. Obama conducts himself in a much more poised and respectable manor.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:02 Courtney

11:03

[Comment From rodrod: ]

I am very tired of the Clinton bashing. It seems as though anyone is afraid to bash or question Obama, is this a problem related to racism?

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:03 rod

11:03

[Comment From HeidiHeidi: ]

I agree. I have lived in Cleveland my entire life, and the ignorance has always disappointed me, especially amongst my own family. While I am leaning toward Obama, both Clinton and Obama are amazing candidates, and I would be pleased to see either of them as our President.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:03 Heidi

11:04

[Comment From AndreaAndrea: ]

I am struggling with both Democratic Candidates. The United States of America is entitled to specifics about important issues of our country, especially specifics on health care insurance and jobs kept in the United States. We need to keep American jobs in the United States and not send them overseas. I also, would like to see one of the Democratic Candidates talk about the issue of China. The United States must stop imports from China. The Country of China must pay the United States a tax for their imports. The people of the United States must take a stand against this issue. The next President of the United States of America must be a individual who has the strength and courage to take a stance against this issue. My Democratic vote for the next President of the United States will be determined by which Presidential Candidate listens to the American people and informs us of the specifics of important issues regarding the present country we live in and the country of the future. Thank you very much for your time. It is appreciated very much. Thank you, Andrea

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:04 Andrea

11:04

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Self-absorbed? Please - she only is starting to do what men have been doing for centuries. Open your mind. Senator Clinton did not interrupt. As for negative attacks, look at the facts. My question remains - who actually has reviewed Senator Obama's "plans" - and if they really hold weight?

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:04 Guest

11:04

[Comment From VanessaVanessa: ]

Wish we could roll them both into one person. We'd finally have a heck of a President.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:04 Vanessa

11:06

[Comment From HeidiHeidi: ]

Good point. Why is it people, even women, are afraid of strong women!

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:06 Heidi

11:06

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Bottom line - unity in the Democratic party.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:06 Guest

11:06

[Comment From Bill from Fairview ParkBill from Fairview Park: ]

I swirched from a Republican to a Democrat in 2004 & today I switched from voting for Clinton to Obama. I feel that Hillary can be too caustic at times and Barak is truly a genuine leader, despite the total experience background, out for the common good. My vote now goes to Obama.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:06 Bill from Fairview Park

11:08

[Comment From rodrod: ]

bill, please check out his background...How well did he answer the question about his relationship to his pastor?

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:08 rod

11:09

[Comment From HeidiHeidi: ]

Could you reiterate? I didn't fully catch the relationship?

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:09 Heidi

11:09

[Comment From CourtneyCourtney: ]

Clinton did interrupt, or did you not watch this debate? I am a strong woman, who is not afraid of another strong woman, but, I am looking at who I feel is a better candidate. Woman or man....Black or White. It does not matter anymore! It is the issues and it is time for change! We NEED a Democrat in office.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:09 Courtney

11:09

[Comment From VanessaVanessa: ]

Seemed like he was afraid of alienating those voters. Every vote counts right.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:09 Vanessa

11:10

So is anyone looking towards a third party to put forwarda strong candidate?

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:10

11:11

[Comment From rodrod: ]

It was the moment concerning relationship to Jewish relationships... check out tucc.org

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:11 rod

11:13

[Comment From BillBill: ]

True, he did not answer his relationship with his pastor, but I do not agree with my pastor, or even church on everything but it doesn't mean I won't go to that church..my fundemental beliefs are there & I have the right to have my own view without that of my pastor.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:13 Bill

11:13

[Comment From rodrod: ]

I keeping praying to a third option, don't see it happening in time for this election.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:13 rod

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[Comment From HeidiHeidi: ]

This is the first presidential race that I have ever believed in. Both Obama and Clinton would make an excellent President. They are both passionate and want change for our country.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:13 Heidi

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[Comment From HeidiHeidi: ]

I wasn't under the impression that was his pastor, rather a pastor in Chicago area that liked Obama. He was only trying to not say anything inflamatory imo.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:13 Heidi

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I was too actually

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:13

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[Comment From BillBill: ]

No, it was about Obama's pastor....

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:14 Bill

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[Comment From AndreaAndrea: ]

The next President of the United States must be an someone who is able to communicate with all people of the world.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:14 Andrea

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[Comment From VanessaVanessa: ]

I agree I was under the same impression, that it was not his pastor.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:14 Vanessa

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[Comment From HeidiHeidi: ]

Regardless, anti-semitism, racism, sexism, etc. is unacceptable and he was politely making that point just by his body language, while he was being polite.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:15 Heidi

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Well folks that wraps up the evening. Thanks for joining me for this live blogging event. I hope you found it an entertaining addition to the debate.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:16

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[Comment From HeidiHeidi: ]

I am sure he was briefed that Cleveland is still overtly seggregated.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:16 Heidi

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[Comment From VanessaVanessa: ]

This debate was not very effective is swaying me one way or the other. I was disappointed.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:17 Vanessa

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[Comment From BillBill: ]

I feel that we need a candidate that will be for the common man, or at least, not the man/woman with the "money". I feel both candidates in the Democratic race are that way....I just hope that it will remain that way once in office. We do need someone who is not totally entrenched in DC politics but can get the right people around him/her once in the White House

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:18 Bill

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Please come back to OneVoteMatters.com throughout the rest of the election season. For your vote does matter all the more when you are well informed.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:18

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[Comment From HeidiHeidi: ]

I agree, and I do feel that both candidates are for the common man.

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:19 Heidi

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[Comment From BillBill: ]

Thanks for the blogging event & thanks WKYC too

Tuesday February 26, 2008 11:19 Bill