Democratic Debate Open Thread

NOTE FROM JOHN: My take so far:

- Gravel, loony, but fun as hell. He's the new General what's-his-name (Who am I, why am I here?!)
- Hillary. Okay. Still doing a public speech rather than speaking to the public.
- Obama. Looks young, too young. Doesn't sound very comfortable.
- Dodd. Damn impressive. The only one who hits me as presidential this evening. Speaks well. Knows his stuff. Sincere.
- Richardson. Keeps looking around oddly every time the camera focuses on him. Didn't go a great job on the Gonzales-hispanic question.
- Kucinich. Speaks well. I miss Sharpton - he and Kucinich were a fun tag-team.
- Edwards. He just admitted he's frivolous. What? Doesn't sound terribly comfortable either.
- Biden. Priceless. "Can you reassure voters that you would have the discipline you would need on the world stage, Senator? Yes."

MSNBC's debate from South Carolina starts at 7:00 P.M.

Consider this a debate open thread. We'll be posting video and commentary.

Democratic candidates need to stop saying "this administration" when they are talking about Bush and Cheney. They need to say "George Bush" and "Dick Cheney" every chance they get.