Last nights Debate was the worst.
It was so apparent that George and Gibson were extremely biased and continued to attack Obama. Why would that be allowed.
ABC news is a huge disappointment

AS A LONG TIME POLITICAL ANALYST I CAN SAFELY SAY THAT it is quite clear that the media wants a protracted Democratic campaign, simply because this means more months of work and of not so news-worthy back and forth between the two Democratic rivals. It is clear from the shift in the media position that the only way to ensure this is by helping Hilary Clinton to win Pennsylvania. The notion of the Democratic contest being a dramatic cliff-hanger is a game of make-believe. The real question is why so many people are playing. The answer has more to do with media psychology than with practical politics. Journalists have become partners with the Clinton campaign in pretending that the contest is closer than it really is. Most coverage breathlessly portrays the race as a down-to-the-wire sprint between two well-matched candidates, one only slightly better situated than the other to win in August at the national convention in Denver. The media are also enamored of the almost mystical ability of the Clintons to work their way out of tight jams, as they have done for 16 years at the national level. That explains why some reporters are inclined to believe the Clinton campaign when it talks about how she’s going to win on the third ballot at the Democratic National Convention in August.

How many delegates Hillary got yesterday by attacking Obama? - Nothing. Did her rate of being the nominee overtake that of Obama? - Not at all. So what all that attacks were for?

He whines to much for my liking...for cripes sakes, this is the big leagues and he is vying for the Presidency of the US..if this is the best he can do with his answers from someone within his own party, and should he get the nomination for our party, then God help us, we are in deep trouble.
He is not ready for prime time and no matter how you cut it, that isn't going to change. So, pick yourself up, brush yourself off and maybe in another (8) years, you MIGHT be ready for prime time.
A freshman in college on a debating team could have done better...Sorry Barack, you got a D l

You guys are ridicolous. You do realize that Clinton bawled her eyes out in New Hampshire, to end up winning that primary? Dont deny it, she won by 2 points, when down prior. But once she launced the waterworks, the votes came.

You guys got lucky. We could of had a muckfest, and Obama could of hit on Penn, Columbia, the "screw-em" remarks, 100 million dollars, the false Nafta story, your connection with certain Chinese groups, connection with certain members of Chinese military, etc.

But we have the lead, and you lose points whenever you go negative....So thanks for that.

Juvenile debate, pompous Charlie, comical Georgie, made for a rediculous facade of a debate. ABC should be ashamed of what their station portrayed as a debate which could affect the future of this country.

Question: How much was paid to Georgie? He should be fired. Free TV? If this is an example of free TV debates, going to Comedy Central would be preferred. Sticking with Cable is the route I will chose to get my political fix.

Shame on ABC, Charlie and Georgie.

I watch, admire, and enjoy Charles Gibson every night, making ABC news my network of choice at 6:30. So what happened that he wasted almost an hour on rehashd triva? And what was the relevance of showing Chelsea Clinton seven times during the overtime evening? This was the worst conducted primary date of all 19 I have watched.

I love this: "Obama tried to brush off a rough performance after Wednesday night's debate on ABC." Nice attempt to take attention off what the rest of the U.S. is saying: That was the worst moderated debate in history. The performance issue wasn't with Hillary or Barack, it was with ABC. If you are going to ask "controversial" questions, at least spread them out. Obama answered five of such rehashed questions, Hillary got one. Nothing about Penn, or Columbia Trade agreements, or her attacks against Obama. Then a bunch of talk about capital gains taxes, just so Charlie and George could ensure his millions stays protected next year. Nice Republican station ABC is. And listen: Nobody other than Republicans gives a crap about Wright or Rezko or Ayers. Obama's answers are more than satisfactory on it. We've been hearing them for months. Let's talk about Iraq, the economy, and health care. Or is that a conversation the Republicans/ABC don't want to have?

Bishop - Senator Obama did not have to admit that he told a lie, either. Unfortunately, Senator Clinton had to stand up and say, regarding her remarks about Bosnia, that she said something that she "knew not to be true." Yikes -I'd hate to be in the position of having to defend a candidate who admitted to lying. Oh wait - her last name is Clinton. Looked up in the dictionary, the defenition is "liar".

Obama's recent elitist comments are fair game in a debate--especially when they came from a man who's stock-in-trade is his effective speaking abilities. Brushing off his past comments spoken at a time and place when he thought they wouldn't be repeated back in PA, won't help him win in Pennsylvania or nationally.

I want to commend ABC News on the excellent debate last night. This is one of the best to date because tough questions were asked. These were questions I think that the public wanted to be asked so we can learn more about the candidates.

"Journalists" Gibson and Stephanopoulos have falled below Geraldo Rivera to about the same level as Perez Hilton. But since ratings are up, I'm sure neither one cares.

ABC should hang its head low for this one. I thought I was watching Fox News! Disgusting BS. I wish Peter Jennings were still alive, he was a class act!

Sandy

Bet you make that judgment based on Obama's inability to retain his composure. Now be honest, exactly what questions were more pointed for Obama than for Clinton. Or, isn't Obama just not used to explain his questionable background. When an eloquent speaker stammers and stutters, it's because he's embarrassed to participate in the discussion.

Stephanopoulos and Gibson ought to be ashamed at the inane level of their questions. So often it is the press that lowers the level of public debate. Our democracy will not long be sustainable with this behavior of our press which has a public duty to enlighten so that democracy can thrive.

Shame on you ABC. That was not a debate. It was an ambush!!How come questions weren't asked about Nafta and
Hilary's advisor's role in the CC Columbian trade deal? I thought I was watching Fox News!!!

Hillary's past will continue to be thrown in her face for years to come, no matter what she has done, she has been called out for things that happened years before she ever became the first lady, and Obama cries when he is asked tough questons? Neither one in my book is fit to run this country, they are both liars as far as I am concerned, and McCain is not a much better choice. The debate last night did nothing for me as far as having to pick a suitable President.

the first thing I did after watching the debate was cancel abc nightly news on my tivo.
Who lit chelsea clinton and directed the camera to cut to her all night? Someone preparing for a dynasty? And apart from the rehash of old controversies Obama has proven he's past, the barbed questions thrown only at him- one after the other, without letting him answer-- and the softball lobbed "You told a story about bosnia-- how can I get your vote back??" please!! I have never seen such biased MSM coverage in my life. And such disrespect towards a candidate. She had less time because they were on the attack, and doing her campaign's work, as well as McCain's and Karl Rove's, I hope the American public prove more intelligent than their so-called journalists on ABC. I think they will, and show out of touch the Clinton's and their surrogates on ABC via Fox news were last night. I have never been more demoralized in my life.

WORST DEBATE EVER. SHAME ON ABC.

I can't believe that a major news organization delivered what they did to the American people last night and we are not outraged? How did a lapel pin question and answer going to help me when I have to take my son to the Doctor next week without insurance? I am so sick of all this petty garbage when people like me get up everyday and cringe at the difficult times we are experiencing. My issues are REAL, what we saw last night was soap opera drama.