Granite State Debate

I happened to catch the second half of the debate the other night while flipping through the channels. So I missed the Republican side of the discussion, but here are my thoughts on what the Democrats had to say:

1. Richardson is obnoxious. Even though he may be the only candidate with experience in hostage negotiations with tyrannical aliens from outer space I still tire of hearing about it every time he opens his mouth.
2. Edwards just strikes me as an angry individual that could really use a hug... maybe from an old friend?
3. Clinton remains unlikable but also seems to be the only candidate that is realistic about an exit from the War in Iraq. For all of their bravado when it comes to talking about seeking out and executing justice upon our enemies, none of the other candidates seem to grasp just how complicated this situation is.
4. Obama is the opposite of Clinton: the most likeable, the most interesting to listen to. Still, I thought he lost points when he avoided the "what have you said that you would take back if you could" question. Is he so perfect that he feels he hasn't misspoken, even slightly?
5. For that matter, really only Richardson scored points on that question - and he came off as honest and truly funny with his story about his favorite Supreme Court justice. Edwards tried to dig himself out of a sexist hole, but found himself dug deeper, and Clinton, like Obama, avoided the question altogether. Guess she really doesn't care if anyone likes her.

We'll see what the voters think today.