I hope you saw the debate last night because the format (questions posed via YouTube videos by regular people) was incredible. I couldn’t wait for the next video question. They were creative, direct, funny, poignant, angry and wacko (the guy with the assault rifle who called it his baby after implying that his babies were his children). Far better questions than moderator debates. I cannot imagine anyone in the Bush administration being able to stand more than a few seconds of this directness.
The format fell down because of two things. First, Anderson Cooper was awful in his management of who he directed questions to and keeping answers relevant. Very bad choice. Second, the candidates could not resist spouting out their talking points instead of directly answering the questions. And this Gravel guy- who the f**k is he? We already have Kucincich in the rabble-rouser role (loved his use of my oil wars analogy) so I guess Gravel is filling the nutcase role which he did quite well.
The winner? Hillary is the only one who sounds and looks presidential. Obama is impressive but naive, Edwards is making good points but I can’t drop the multi-millionaire who goes on three day ‘poverty’ tours image, whatever that is. Biden- love the pit bull, dose of reality bit but he and Dodd (give it up Chris, you’re too old school) can’t escape their long term Senate roots.
Number two? I can’t believe I’m saying this but It’s Richardson. I think he is the dark horse.

They’re doing this with the Republicans in the fall- they’re going to get crucified by the YouTubers. I wouldn’t miss it for the world!