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Thursday, April 17, 2008 12:00 AM

Obama and Clinton fizzle in Philly

Wednesday's debate was devoid of substance and rife with gotcha politics. In the end, Obama seemed to win simply by not losing.

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  • Thursday, April 17, 2008 04:25 AM

    I was embarassed to watch this...

    Who in their right mind decides that the first debate on a major broadcast network in ages should consist of the kind of tripe we witnessed? I really don't care which (if either) candidate someone viewing this supports - this two-hour affront to the real issues was insulting to Obama and Clinton. I wanted to take both of them home and give them a beer by the end of this.

    And what morons had the former press secretary for a president interviewing that president's wife? This, to me, is just additional proof of the incestuous nature of politics and the press. I'd feel better if a high school AV club and debate club co-hosted it.

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