ABC Facebook debate discussion

...On the Dem side, I was most impressed by Edwards performance. He appears to be taking a page from the Huckabee book and trying to become the "everyman" candidate--look at me, I'm just like you...come from a poor family of mill workers...look at my Dad, he's poor just like your Dad and can't afford fancy expensive duds. His approach seems to have changed to emphasizing the personal commitment he has for his causes. I don't think it'll be enough to woo voters, but who knows...

Edwards has used the same formula since the 04 race and probably earlier.

I actually thought Huckabee did not have his A game last night, and I'm a Huck supporter. I thought Rudy looked the best last night, and he needed it. He seemed well prepared and may have sealed 3rd place in New Hampshire. Also I thought Romney started the night off pretty good, but faded and got flustered by the attacks at him. He has clearly changed his strategy to "Change", piggybacking on Obama and Huck's success.

Best moment of the night: After Romney talked about the country wanting change, McCain openly mocks him with, " Sir, we disagree on many things, but I agree with you that you are definitely the candidate of change".

I agree that Huckabee didn't dominate this debate like he did the last few. He needed to fight for extra air time and throw in a little more humor. Giuliani's campaign is dead, so he had an easy debate off the radar.

The big question now is whether Obama draws enough independents to hurt McCain.