Neither would win and its not because he's black or she's a woman, but because both are far left while the majority of the country is centrist. Either would wilt as the Rep machine went after them.

The Dems never seem to learn and keep shoving left-wingers out there. Are there so few moderates left in the Party?

Their only hope now is a moderate like Gore as a write-in second ballet candidate during a dead-locked convention...as far-fetched as that may be.

Mark, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana

I am still neutral on these two candidates. Like many, I see the strengths and drawbacks of both candidates. I watched the debate and thought Senator Obama seemed tired and had difficulty finding words. Senator Clinton was sharp, thorough and in command. I felt the followup commentaries by the news pundits were biased against her, even her final statement..."she's conceding". Senator Clinton's final comment was brilliant in response to Senator Obama's tired, flat statement, "Ive had a hard life but have overcome it" . Most of us have had a hard life and overcome adversary. Her comeback was, again, brilliant, from the gut and the heart and the head, and right on. She upstaged him more when she said she was honored to be on the stage with Senator Obama and shook his hand.

The media is, as usual, running the election; focusing on candidates they want to, ignoring others; doing a major disservice to this country. The Saturday Night Show spoof on the TX debate said it all.

Darlene Schanfald, Sequim, WA

Obama has won 10 on the trot so how can people be saying the media are jumping on the bandwagon? They have to report what is, haven't they? It is also an insult to those supporting Obama to be accused of jumping on the bandwagon.

Although I am not an American and can't vote, I was initially gunning for Hillary because I thought there was no way Americans would vote a blackman into power and thus Hillary stood a better chance. Somehow, I have to say I have been surprised pleasantly by the Americans for not making race an issue. At long last, America has come of age.

Kwame B. Kissi, Amsterdam, Netherlands

At least one of our main daily newspapers has started to report on the questions being raised by responsible media in the US about the Obamamania and the perceived 'cultish' idolizing by his supporters. This is not before time. You don't need to be a rocket scientist to understand where this sort of behavior has led other countries to in other times and other places in the world. Come on you folks in Texas and Ohio, you only have a couple of weeks to get your thinking right on this. Please support the capable Hillary for the sake of the world as well as yourselves.

Martin, Auckland, New Zealand

Texas State University?? hahaha.....it was University of Texas. Don't get them longhorns mad..

Toby Satherwaite, Plano, TX

The debate took place at The University of Texas at Austin, not Texas State University.

Cary, Gainesville, Florida

Obama all the way to Jan 20, 2009. He is just so sweet, so presidential, so commander-in-chief that neither Hillary nor the Republicans can stop him.

Tony Amadi, Abuja, Nigeria

David Axelrod???!?! He's the guy the guy that dr.dre stole 'the next episode' from!!! and now he's some sort of political firestarter?!?!? kudos to that man!

Ruftouch, Kingston,

Why does Obama choose to sound like Martin Luther King -- speak in your own dialect. Should he be nominated, his way of speaking will ultimately scare people off. Unabashed Hillary supporter.

Ian Reid, Sydney, Australia

Well done America, I am Republican but this election shows that character counts and even if neither Hillary or Barack win the majority of Americans are colour blind and don't believe a woman's place is necessarily in the home.

michael, george town, cayman

Obama is the paradigm shift and Hillary is the ancien regime. The young people can see it but the conservatives are at pains to let go.

gary, London, UK

Mrs. Clinton has some excellent strengths, including an excellent grasp of policy details and superb debating skills. She is an outstanding Senator. What she does not have is charisma or that hard to define quality of leadership. She also has very, very poor judgement. She voted to give Bush his illegal invasion of Iraq and she has no regrets about that fact.. She failed to plan for her coronation going awry. She badly mis-managed her entire campaign; which is the largest and most important project that she has ever had to lead. She allowed $30 million of her campaign money to be mis-spent in January alone, including $4 million for her campaign manager and an eye-popping $500,000 for parking expenses.

Mr. Obama can beat McMaverick. Mrs. Clinton cannot. Game. Set. Match.

Rob M., Mobile, Alabama

"Lets hope that Americans have the wisdom to elect a President with gravitas and skill and not yet again be blindsighted by a band-aid candidate." Yeah. Vote McCain!

Peter, Budapest, Hungary

The Bushes, The Clintons, The Kennedys, nothing but trouble from all of them. I say give Obama a try, maybe just this once America might have an Administration untainted by scandal, bad policies or incompetency. How 300 million americans can possibly believe they rule the world is beyond me but if they must think like that then at least they should have someone new at the helm for a change. Maybe the world wont hate them so much then.

Donald Saavedra, Tarrawanna, NSW

Senator Clinton was right on when she said that it took a Clinton to clean up the White House after a Bush and it will take another Clinton to clean up after the current Bush!

Wise up America -- we NEED Hillary -- strength, intelligence, compassion, and a forever advocate for the low and middle class people of America!

Texas and Ohio - PLEASE, PLEASE, support HILLARY for ALL of our sakes!!!

Renetta Wright, Ashland, KY

Lets hope that Americans have the wisdom to elect a President with gravitas and skill and not yet again be blindsighted by a band-aid candidate. Obama is eloquent and smart, and no doubt a fine man. However. America needs a steady hand at the helm for what is going to be a typhoon of domestic and international debacles after the Bush admin hand over what the mess they have created. Hillary has the knowledge to hit the ground running not spend the 1st 90 days finding her feet. Go Hillary!!!!

C. Barry, London, United Kingdom

GO HILLARY!!!! I would love to see you as president.

Adam Hunt, London, UK

There is only one thing that America needs at this time and only one of the candidates has it.

Wisdom.

James, Ireland,

Let's face it the Media has been CAMPAIGNING for Obama for weeks. What I noticed about the "debate" is that just about every question he was asked, he changed the subject so that he could quote almost word for word the same speech he gave in Houston , when he made it a point to start his speech before Hillary had finished hers. Then when she would try to respond to the things he was interjecting (that weren't even part of the question) she was cut short . She was far superior.

Ramona, Dallas, TX

Any woman who can climb Mount Everest is good enough for the White House

Steve smiles, London, England

Many writers tend to forget the people who live in Texas,took the Refugees From Katerina. I have been Travelling to Texas for many years and I know a lot of people who lives in Houston, I have travelled around that State and been to many parts of America, my last Visit was August of 2006, I went to many places and I was surprised that after Katrena Storm there are people still living as Refugees, still living in Trailer Parks, Down in New Orleanes people are still living Under Bridges, People prevented from participating in discussions about their homes that the Local Authorities are sending in developers to buldose their homes and sell it off to Developers, and these people who owned homes will get nothing for it, or provided alternative accomodation. The people of Texas have to be careful how they Vote because these same people of Texas had open their Homes to take in some of these Refugees, fed and housed them, in that Desaster, the Establishment let them down. It could be you.

Daphne Kenward, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Here is the bottom line on this election:

Hillary has completely mismanaged her election campaign. Her campaign leadership is a mess with staff turnover, conflicting strategies, finances out of control and in debt, and she has been out maneuvered strategically every step of the way. To me, the year long campaign process is a reflection on her leadership abilities, her sense of entitlement, and arrogance about the presidency.

Contrast this with Obama's campaign which has raised far more money, drawing way more people into the process, has used really innovative ways to reach people, and strategically has strong positioning with his change message.

It is time for someone new, someone fresh, who inspires, crosses racial lines, and party lines with his voice, who can bring the country together, and restore America's reputation in the world.

Nick, Philadelphia, PA, USA

We have often been told that Hillary has "strived all her life for this job", the Presidency of the United States, but that she has done it, not for herself but for America and the American people. Are we all so gullible as to believe that Hillary only wants to be the first female President of the United States just for us women? Come on, we all know she is extremely ambitious for herself and for the future of the Clinton "dynasty". It has very little to do with furthering the cause of women.

Caroline, San Jose, Costa Rica

Mark of Houston Texas, you have hit the nail on the head right there. That is what I call smart thinking, and I wish more people would do just that. Hillary had a Huge lead, she miscaluclated the amount of Money she would need to raise, she called it he war chest, she did not have enough in it. And the arogance of not bothering to campaign properly, because she expected to win, she never had any respect for Obama and was quick to bring in Race, when the Election is not about Race it is about Issues of running a Country, and stop wasting AmericanTax Dollars in foreign country while you have people living in Poverty in America like down in New Orleans if some one was really protecting Americans the Levies would not have broken, The world saw America for what it is for the first time. A Super Power In a Country Devided, vonorable speak big but could do nothing to save their own citizens, America became a laughing stock World wide. But felt sorry for the people who suffered in New Orleans.

Daphne Kenward, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Her loss will be bad news for the Democrats and good news for the Republicans. Why? When the country comes to its' senses and begins to seek the middle ground, McCain will win big because of the fear of the left by ordinary working tax paying citizens. I've seen it happen before with other socialist candidates.
Hillary could have held these radicals in check until after the election, but Obama's story will be very plain for all to read by November.

Yank, Warrenton , Missouri

To the Hillary supporters--she cannot win the general election. Starting with 40%+ negative ratings, she's already in a hole. McCain will peel away enough independents before she can even appeal to them. Nominating Hillary guarantees a McCain victory in November.

Trying to translate her time as First Lady into 'experience' is a bit weak; they're equally novice to the job. Given the 'experienced' presidents that have graced Washington over the last 20 years, perhaps new faces won't be such a bad outcome.

SR, Berkshire, UK

Hillary Clinton's contribution to her husband's presidency was a disaster. He current campaign has been close to a disaster. She fritters money away like it's going out of fashion. She is divisive. She voted for war in Iraq. Great qualities for president then!

Richard S, London, UK

Charles Brown, I completely agree. Her 'display of humanity' was just another campaign tactic. Do we really need a candidate that people vote for out of sympathy? Although I do not like her, I do admit that she is an incredibly intelligent woman. And that's why it's frankly beneath her to resort to cheap tricks like this.

We need someone in charge who is calm and consistent in the face of pressure. The schizophrenic nature of this campaign has clearly shown that Hillary is not.

Poppy, London,

I think the 1st problem Hillary Clinton had to solve was to make people (who want a change) forget that she was the wife of... Bill Clinton should have been busy at the other end of the world. It's when she brought him in her campaign (when Obama shot up) that she started to plunge.

JP Massias, Casablanca, Morocco

Eugene Robinson's column yesterday says it all: if Obama had LOST 10 states in a row, the Democratic "leadership" would let him know his time was out. Why is Hillary Clinton still in the race? Please, someone tell her: The voters have left the room, HIllary.

EloiseRR, Santa Rosa, CA

Hillary was superior toObama during the debate. I can't understand commentators thinking otherwise.
His stiff posture and his constant looking down his nose at her as she spoke, indicate he is not comfortable debating and seems to lack the ability to convey his thoughts fluently.

Elizabeth, Zug, Switzerland

Intersting that so many are ready to count Senator Clinton out. She is still very much in the race. And my family, friends, and colleagues are all voting and then caucusing for her. The 2 Obama leaners were swayed by two things...

1. They were enraged and insulted by Michelle Obama's statement about her country - they felt a first lady shouldstand up for her country. They are both male and over 40 - FYI.
2. They also felt Hillary won the debate - they felt that Barack was reiterating what she said.

So there is my small anecdotal analysis.

I believe that hispanics and Texas will do it for Hillary! We are loyal to those that have been there for us.

Aida Suarez, Houston, Texas

Can someone tell my why Hillary's time as first lady makes her the right person to be President?? She's had nothing but trouble managing her campaign, showing serious errors in judgment, and loosing a HUGE lead to fall far behind in the current standing. How does this show she is ready to lead???

Mark, houston, texas

I still believe she will win the Presidency and Texas and Ohio and that this is best for USA.

I would like to see Obama as a strong Vice-President.
As Nov approaches,McCain will pull ahead despite current polling should she fall at the coming hurdles.

Certainly this could well be another situation where the party which rightfully and deservedly should enter office fails to do so because of an unusual configuration of candidates.

Bill Haymes, Coventry, UK

It is happeneing world wide where the voters are going in favour of soft governments. These rae the ones who will not take the tough decissions needed if they think it may offend the minority. More and more minority subjects are ruling the day, the concept of majority ruls is fast fading. Weak socialist style policies are now the order of the day in many Western countries. A change of political party in U.S.a. will see more of this with smaller countries becoing more prominent in world matters. This election in U.S.A. could well be the begining of ther end of the political world as we now know it.

John Strange, Melbourne,

Hillary Will Win Texas. In Jesus Name

ch, houston, texas

Obama is true and that is what America needs.

Katrina, Austin, TX

I am for Hilary Clinton. We 've got to see what is at stake.
It is so bad that newspapers and media are again hijacking the nomination process. This is disturbing to see; Do they realize what they are doing ?
It is clear when we listen to the candidates.
Hillary Clinton is the more strong candidate beyond the party line. During debates, she is ready in her knowledge what to do to fix or offer scheme of solution that can bring the kind of change we want to see. We must see each of their ability.
With and thru experiences and mistakes, we learn and grow. With Obama these are the assets that are missing. With Hillary, we can be confident that she is wiser and dedicated even more to refined offering and service to the public. Only those who count failures as failures would not see a brand new day for a change.

Yoshimi Yoshida, TOKYO, JP

It's a shame that the american media has stooped so low and has chosen to jump in the Obama bandwagon. It's pretty obvious to the rest of the world that is observing these presidential primaries with so much interest on whose side is the general media.It seems that there is no such thing as fair reporting in the U.S. CNN newsroom is simply a farce and a carnaval show.

Jask Ramburn, St Catharines, Canada

Great Picture. It shows her in a human light as opposed to the calculated demanor used for the most part on the campaign.

The standing O after her closing remarks were due in equal parts to her selfless answer...as well as seemingly passing the torch to Obama...as well as it was the end of a great debate in general

However if she would have embraced her feminity more like she has now.."I do my best" "whatever happens " "New hampshire moments" she would have done better. She needn't have been so tough. If she goes out like this that will be classly and respected...but is she switches back to the BIPOLAR strategies of MARK PENN...she may lose even more respect than she has now.

OBAMA 08

MARIA, HOUSTON , TEXAS

Senator Hillary Clinton has dedicated her life to service for our country. Her sacrifies have been great. She is an honorable, dedicated, brilliant, dynamic, christian woman. She is the only one qualified to be Commander and Chief on day one!! The country needs Senator Clintons wisdom on Healthcare, foreign policy, the economy, immigration and the environment! We need the solutions that only she can provide. Our country is at the crossroads of being sucessful and prosperous, or plunging into the depths of dispair with a wantabee who is only concerned with the prize at the bottom of a cracker-jack box. I have not seen one original idea from Obama, he has no substance, no experience, and can not even communicate his own thoughts! I pray that the American people will wake up before it is too late. We face no leadership or 100 more years of war and deeper recession, if Hillary is not elected. President Hillary Clinton is our countries greatest resource and treasure!

Pauline Traversi, Stephens City, USA, VA

On one of our national radio networks yesterday (equivalent of VOA or BBC) , one commentator suggested reason so many delegates and senators suddenly seem to back Obama is that they must sense he is more open to manipulation for their wants than Hillary. It strikes me also that this could be so. I think it is sad that the one who appears the most capable for the job (Hillary) is slowly being sidelined by a rising rock star 'sans' the music. Whenever will Americans get a grip of what matters most..?.. and despite what Americans think, their leadership profoundly affects everyone else in the world....as if that needed explaining. Also people outside of the US are generally more outward looking than people within. Thats why people outside of the US are so interested ..because what you in US end up doing affects us all...sad but true.

Martin, Auckland, New Zealand

Is anyone able to send me a Xeroxed copy of the little black dress worn by Monica Lewinsky on that occasion when, according to Hillary's husband's original statement (subsequently rescinded), there was no sexual relationship between them?
After Lewinsky-gate, how can anyone believe what either Bill or Hillary says?

Abe Cohen, London, UK

In a rare set of circumstances, the best two candidates of each party are left standing, and that is reason enough to celebrate.

What we have is a clash of two different ideologies - in many ways polar opposites - but very similar in many other ways such as pro-green sentiments.

We are all winners, because we don't have to fear the Clintons or Romney or Huckabee.

Both Obama and McCain are giants compared to their competition.

Andy, Tampa,

Yes...we should all vote for Obama. We definitely need to move the US ever closer to a socialist society. We need the government to guide us and make all our decisions. We need to give up our hard-earned money so that Obama can give it to that bastion of moral terpitude, the UN,and cure worldwide poverty. Yes, we need a redistribution of wealth in this country under the auspices of our Federal government because only the government can save those who are less fortunate and those who refuse to work. You just cant rely on the 'sheeple' help each other.

tom, monterey, usa

Elect Mc Cain if you want the war to continue cause he sure doesn't mind how long it takes.

Edie Egan, Middletown, N. Y.

Watching from across the pond in jolly old England I always felt Hillary was the girl for the job but her indifference towards
Cuba tells me, old school , and that , is the last thing America needs at the moment .
Looking farther ahead John McCain is another neocon from the same mould that produced George Bush , it would be a tragedy of such monumental proportions for the American people to vote him in as President. If they had to look back and say we actually voted for 12 years of Bush and McCain no wonder all the Europeans think were a bit dim.
Come on America do the right thing vote Barack in , just don't shoot him .

Nick Dixon, Sutton Coldfield, England

Obama all the way to January 20, 2009 inauguration. He's just so sweet, so cute, so presidential, so commander-in-chief that he is simply unstoppable. I doff my heart to America which can only produce the Obama magic!

Tony Amadi, Abuja, Nigeria

After following the two candidates, I have gone back and forth, because this time it is very critical on who becomes president and what they will do to change us around and put us back on track. I fear, Obama, if he loses would lose because of his wife Michelle Obama. When she speaks or trys to, it always feels like she wants to live in the white house and thats the only reason why she is with Obama. I know her background and how smart she is, but it just doesn't show. It feels like she is more of a greedy person then a strong supporting woman to her husband how is trying to win the strongest battle of his life.

kunal, NJ, USA

Can we hope that, at some point, the media will take it's relentless attention off Mrs. Clinton and on to Mr. Obama?

From where I stand, it is slightly depressing to watch America - yet again - choose "feel good" over capability.

davywavy, Tutukaka , NZ

To Arlene
Many Americans I believe have evolved enough to vote for a female or black president. However I believe that it's still 60/40 in favour of the rednecks so McCain is pretty much guaranteed come November. Oh yeah, and ol' Dubya, through his favourite news company Fox, will ensure there is enough terror in Americans to ensure this happens. Sad, but true.

John, Auckland, New Zealand

I am writing from Austin, Texas, to say that in no way were Senator Clinton's debate comments perceived as any sort of goodbye. She is the strongest candidate and she is not going anywhere but to the White House.

You need to understand what is gong on in America right now: The media is attempting to nominate the candidate - not the people - and for whatever reason, they have chosen Obama. The immediate comments following Clinton's statement last night were how strong and passionate they were - that she was a fighter. But today, the media needs a new angle and suddenly it was her swan song... it's utterly ridiculous.

American media has become an embarrassment.

Senator Clinton will win the nomination because the American public is coming around to understanding the truth about Senator Obama and his thin record. Last night, the best he could do was parrot her answers.

I have watched every debate and have changed from a Senator Obama supporter, to an advocate for Senator Clinton.

Deborah, Austin, Texas

I like Hillary's personality more as a loser than as a winner. It's abundantly clear she is unable to manage finances and staff and is unready to manage a country. Unlike Hillary donors I'm relieved my donation to another candidate wasn't spent on rooms at the Ritz.

Carolyn, Mountain View, Ca

If Clinton wins, it would more be like Bush-Clinton Monarchy which ruled over US for 25 years. Welcome to Monarchic Democracy.

Singh, Detroit, US

Hillary won the debate in Austin. She was phenomenal, absolutely brilliant! People are blinded by Obama's charisma but Hillary is the one who's ready to lead from day one. I had never seen a candidate with so much knowledge on domestic and international issues! My friends, family and I will definitely vote for her!!! She's the best!!!

Hillary '08

Bella Z., Falls Church, VA

Thank you Howard Siegel. Just because Michelle Obama for the first time in her adult life is proud to be an American does not mean that the rest of us feel that way. What a huge insult to all the men and women who have sacrificed life and limb for this country, and I am not just talking recently, but historically. One can only wonder what the media response to such a comment would have been if that was uttered by one of the candidate's spouses---whom as Mr. Obama said today...knows him best. Our media and many Americans following their "words" has turned this Presidential race into a popularity contest rather than a Presidential contest, At stake is the future of our great nation that I am proud to be of citizen of and it will take not a commander of words ( who by the way looked completely bored last night in my view) by a commander chief---yes from day one---to lead us into the future and create change that will continue to make those of us who have always been proud, prouder.

Linda Fiddle, Ridgewood, USA/NJ

really? He didnt say anything? Like. Not even words?

sam, Cherry Hill, NJ

Chris in London, Being from the UK, what do you really know about it?

Adam, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

So many people in this nation seem determined to keep the glass ceiling in place. If Senator Clinton is tough, the crowds say she is "witchy." If she shows who she really is - as she did at the end of the debate, she is pretending.

She is smart, she is experienced, she knows Washington and one has to know it to improve it. She is the better candidate by far. Perhaps in eight years Mr. Obama will be up to the job.

Kansas 28, Scottsdale, Arizona

I think that the principal problem of Mrs Clinton is that she underestimate Obama as a oponent. I believe she never really believe that he would win something until now. And now she´s starting to realise that he actually is a real threat.

Dani Major, Lisbon,

The standing ovation was NOT just for Clinton. The debate was over and the crowd rose to cheer *both* candidates. According to what I've read, the CNN audience "handler" was actually waving to get people to get up and out of their seats.

Ann Marie, Chicago, IL

Anyone watching last night with an open mind clearly recogninzed the winner of the debate as Hillary. Obama was stumbling, repeating himself, and although a natural orator normally, seemed bewildered. At times, he appeared as if he were giving a sermon in front of a church podium.

He is no match for the genious of Hillary.

I understand that America is ready for a change, but at what cost!

cat Arthur, Tampa, FL

You got the Hillary Clinton "concession" wrong. But you are not alone. In the context, she said "we" referring to both herself and Obama. In other words, whoever does not win, will be fine.

My personal opinion of the debate is similar to the statements in the "is America ready for Obama" article. He speaks of a pessimistic country where we are told "we can't". That is not the America I live in. I have pride in this country. I see families move from poverty to wealth in two generations. America is the land of opportunity. Mr. Obama does not see that. I believe (read HOPE), John McCain does.

Howard Siegel, Austin, Texas

The best comment I have heard about the difference between Obama and Hillary is that he brings a sense of dignity as opposed to a sense of entitlement. This was probably more true earlier on before Iowa. Don't know what she is thinking now.....

Steven, New York,

Perhaps Mr. Obama should start controlling the anti-america hatred in his own home, starting with his wife.

Diana, Houston, TX

To Paul in London - I can't help feeling the same - that America just isn't ready for a woman or a black man as President. But I would love to be proven wrong.

Chris R, London, United Kingdom

It is no longer possible for HRC to win the nomination, and she knows that.

If I use CNN’s count, she is behind by approximately 140 pledged delegates, with less than 1100 left to allocate. That means she would need to get more than 56 percent of the rest of the popular vote, or to put it another way, a greater than 12-point lead in the rest of the contests in order to pull even in pledged delegates. That isn’t possible. She also knows that if the super delegates steal the nomination from the first viable black candidate, when he clearly got the popular vote, it will destroy the Democratic Party, as well as her chances in the general election. I believe we would see riots – maybe not as bad as 1968, but real riots.

Her only chance to become President is to withdraw from this race as soon as she can do it gracefully, and to shoot for 2012 or 2016. That is what she is clearly preparing to do. I’ll be surprised if she’s still in the race March 6.

John, Santa Cruz, CA, USA

Having followed the progress of Barack Obama, I believe he is the only person that can stop the anti-american hatred that has built up around the world, since the administration of George W Bush embarked on his War On Terror i.e American expansionism!

Americans, please open your eyes and do the right thing! Vote Obama!

rik Lambert, Narrabeen, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Living in a multi-racial society here in the UK as you do in the US, I can only say that if the Country goes for Obama it will be something every American can be truly proud of and it would hold up a sign of the Country's greatness to the rest of the world. It would also go some way to negating the disgusting business of Extraordinary Rendition, Guantanamo and so on.
Go for it!

Martin UK

Martin Turner, Sherborne, UK

robert in vancouver, you are wrong. the "final & decisive vote" will be for president obama. this contest isn't about senator obama as much is it is about us. he gave a focus to all of us who expect to be treat as adults and equal partners in our own government. the other candidates (and george bush) invite us to abdicate our power and responsibility to them.

diana davies, Los Angeles, California, USA

When two debaters have essentially the same program (Clinton and Obama) it is less a debate and more merely conversation.

Lloyd, Red Deer, Alberta, CN

This is truly a presidential race of extremes: a woman or a black man against an old man. On current form it would seem that the black man cannot lose.....but then this is America, where anyone can become President.....and anything can happen....

Mike, Valencia,

Her comments were merely a Clinton tactic! feel sorry for me cause I'm out of options!! Last month she cried on camera and she won a state now she going to feel sorry for me. Just remember she's a Clinton!!! she is and will do the same that Slick Willy her husband did she will tell what you want to hear to get elected same as Bill!! I hope these people have better sense then to fall for this, She will pull some dirty tricks to get the nomination she can't admit she has lost!!!

Charles Brown, Westminster, Maryland

Americans don't want to be seen as racists and do not really understand how racist they in fact are.
Voting and cheering for Obame is in a way helpfull to sustain this notion.
Untill the final and decicive vote, that is.

robert, vancouver, BC

Is this meant to be an unbiased article? Or are you just blatantly supporting one of the two candidates in your journalistic approach?

LB, London, UK

Bye bye Hilary. Welcome Obama!

Farrukh, Woking, UK

It was nice to hear Hillary quote and use of the word 'Xerox' on her debate last night, it gives free advertising for my company.
Anyways, I did see the debate on CNN last night, and I have to say they're both outstanding and very intelligent candidates. I think the Democratic party should be proud having 2 of these candidates run for president of the United States. Their debate has even outshined the whole Mccain controversy over the New York Times story.
Paul, London-I don't think you really understand American politics very well. Mccain does have some great ideas, but if he cannot sell himself, he won't be elected. The US presidential election(as well as state governor elections) as I've seen it every single time, is always about who has the best charisma, and currently Mccain doesn't have it. Many of us think this will be an election of Old generation vs New generation. Of course that can all change, especially if between now and November, the US gets attacked.

Arlene, LA, Ca

"It was a remark that prompted boos from sections of the audience at Texas State University."

Not to nitpick, but it was the University of Texas, not Texas State University (which is 30 miles down the road).

At any rate, after some initial fumbling for words, I thought Obama showed well last night. Clinton needed to have a huge night to slow him down, and it just didn't happen.

Shelley, Austin, Texas/USA

Obama will win Presidency, old McCain has no chance. He does not have a political charisma and political vision for the country. Except, Mr McCain can shout Iraq and stay 100 years there. Like Rudy, McCain will be another poster child.

Obama can raise & inspire the nation. He can change, he can heal!

roger, NYC,

I cannot help feeling that many in America do not want a black president and do not want a woman president and that McCain will win.

Paul, London,

Really hoping it doesn't go Bush Clinton Bush Clinton... there's 300 million americans. How "dynastic" is politics if that were to happen!!!

mark, bracknell,

"Definitely" out of iraq is a mistake. Just because you didn't agree in the first place does not mean you should not adapt to events.

mount, dorset, GB

Texans gave us George W. Bush. You're suggesting that they should make us that proud again?

Gary Geoffrion, Cleveland, Ohio

It's hard to trip yourself when you are not saying anything.

Mike, Pontotoc, Mississippi/USA

It was a good night for Obama. This was a debate where Mrs. Clinton needed Barack Obama to trip himself, and he didn't. Instead he returned her fire with more focused fire!
Obama won that debate in my opinion.
He looked even more Presidential than ever before, and truly reflected his status as the front-runner. Now it's up to the Texans to make America proud by voting for this man who will unite the country and bring about effective political, social and economic change.

E Otoine, Stevenage, UK