I watched the Democrats debate in Wisconsin between Hillary and Bernie. I came to several conclusions.
The very fact of the debate shows that the DNC is now concerned with the Bernie Saunders rise in the poles and his crushing win in NH. Originally the Clinton forces wanted few debates. She had an overwhelming lead in the poles and there was no reason for her to confront her rivals for the nomination. Hillary is their choice and they will do everything they can to get her elected. Now we have four more debates scheduled.
It is clear that the Clinton machine was in full swing. The audience for the debate, which was held at the University, was heavily populated with Hillary supporters. Considering that the debate was held on a college campus, where Bernie has his greatest support, you would expect a different setting. But the Clinton organization marshaled their forces and the faithful were there in spades.
Hillary is a good debater. She has her facts and figures at her finger tips and can recall them at will. Her experience on that type of platform serves her well.
She clearly out shown Bernie on foreign affairs. She quoted all the agreements she negotiated for Obama and was well aware of the world situation, especially in the middle east. Her term as Secretary of State served her well in this arena.
Bernie seems to have the better of her on the domestic front, especially on those economic issues so close to the left wing of the party. Free health care, free college, forgiving student debt were all received well with the audience.
The moderators avoided asking the really tough questions that are at the heart of the opposition against Hillary. But, the format, because there were only two on the stage, allowed a much deeper and expansive description of the candidates position on their policies in response to the questions that were asked.
It is clear the Hillary has tied herself to the Obama legacy. She is proud of the nuclear agreement she negotiated with Iran, will defend the Affordable Care Act even against Bernie's universal , one payer system. She is in agreement with Obama's actions in the middle east and would likely do more of the same.
