In case you missed it, here is one of our editor’s “play-by-play,” running commentary of the democratic debate last night. The debate was hosted by Howard University and moderated by Tavis Smiley. Let us know what you thought about the debate in the comments. If you want NBA draft coverage check out True Hoop. Nobody does it better than H. Abbott. - IM
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Tavis Smiley was just introduced and now he is making a ridiculously long speech. No one wants to hear from him. The bottom line to his speech is “we are going to ask the candidates ‘what are you going to do for black people.’”
Tavis acknowledges some kids from Memphis who washed cars to get to the debate. Good job. Hope they get a good show.
The candidates get introduced and walk out on stage. Somebody in the crowd just yelled out OBAMA!!! Hilarious. This is Obama’s debate to lose.
The debate is so unorganized already. Tavis had to go tell the candidates to go to their podiums. The microphones keep cutting in and out. Let’s go Howard, get it together.
QUESTION 1: A winner of an online contest is asking the first question….here we go. She mentions education and the horrible Supreme Court decision on education that came out today. Good job, but she basically asks if “race is a problem.” Softball question lady, who is going to say no? Good job on winning the contest, please go sit down.
Hillary CLINTON answers first. She says, yes race is a problem. Whatever…
Joe BIDEN answers next. His answer is nothing special. The candidates are coming out cold.
Bill RICHARDSON says he is the first Latino running for president. Not sure that answered the question but good for you buddy.
The cameras keep flashing back to the lady who asked the question to see if she is paying attention. She doesn’t look like she has a clue what’s going on.
John EDWARDS demonstrates he knows that Howard’s mascot is a Bison, he gets some applause. He brings up his “Two Americas” rant. Decent answer, but he just comes off a little too strong.
Barak OBAMA answers next. They flash to the lady who asked the question. She flashes an “ I would get with him smile.” Obama’s answer is average. In the crowd Al Sharpton gives Obama a skeptical look.
Dennis KUCINICH is up. He tells a good bootstraps joke. “How can they say pull yourself up by your bootstraps if they steal the boots.” The joke gets some laughs. He proposes universal pre kindergarten. He has the best answer so far.
Mike GRAVEL answers next. Who is this guy? He starts by raving about the war on drugs. I just noticed he has on khaki pants. Whoa, a little too casual Mike. He is still talking about drugs. I really don’t think he answered the question at all.
Christopher DODD is up next. He says education is the key and the Supreme Court decision on education was a major step backwards.
I wonder how many people in the audience really know about the Supreme Court decision that came down today?
ROUND 1 to KUCINICH.
