I love it, but even MY liver couldnt handle this game :)

Rep. Anthony Weiner On Healthcare Repeal: ‘Take A Shot Every Time A Republican Lies’

Great Debate or Grating Debate?

The debate last night was awful. Not the candidates, the moderators, Charlie Gibson and George Stephanopoulos. Silly and meaningless questions, no pertinent questions for the first hour (and few thereafter), on and on, it was just unrelentingly awful. If you don't believe me, ask Tom Shales.

The Debate

Now that I've had a day to think about it and let it sort of stew, I'll address (aren't you thrilled?!?!?!) the Dem Debate last night. It basically boils down to 1) Hillary looked really good 2) Edwards didn't look great (not bad, just not up with HRC and Obama) 3) the rest of the field (those 'behind' HRC, Edwards, and Obama) should just quit now- they're not ready for prime time and no amount of pub is going to fix that.

best overall roundup (point by point) is at TPM's Election Central

MSNBC Poll

There's an interactive poll at MSNBC allowing participants to rate the GOP candidates. It also shows before and after ratings for each candidate. Looks like the big losers were McCain and Giuliani, the big winner was Ron Paul, and the rest pretty much just treaded water. Hillary vs Ron Paul.... that would be a fun race (shoot me now, Lord!)