Live Blog from the Anchor Desk 4/16/08
Tonight, the last Democratic match-up before the Pennsylvania primary. Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama debated in Philadelphia and by the second question Obama had to explain, yet again, just what he meant when he told campaign donors at a San Francisco-area event 10 days ago that small-town Pennsylvania residents are "bitter" over their economic circumstances and "cling" to their guns and religion. Who won? Who lost? And what impact will it have on the primary next week? The best political team in television will dissect the debate for you.
And we’re continuing our series on the top contenders for the White House with Sen. John McCain. It’s an in-depth look at the presumptive Republican Nominee including what drove him to attempt suicide.
Plus, tomorrow there’s an unprecedented custody hearing in Texas. What will happen to the 416 children removed from the polygamous compound? Anderson’s going to talk to a spokesman from FLDS and a former member.
We’ll be blogging for two hours tonight. We’ll start posting comments at 10p ET and stopping at 12a ET
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Hi everyone,
I wish CNN did the debate; it mass failure, those guys spent 40 minutes talking about tabloids issue. Anderson I think you a true journalist.
Obama is a fantastic speaker – I don't see how people get so upset about a statement that is mostly true
I'm bitter and I vote. And to pretend that there is nothing wrong economically or socially is condescending to voters, their intelligence and their feelings.
That's right Andrea from Canada, eh?
Hey Anderson,
good job on yesterday's show interviewing Kathleen from the polygamist community.
bev
it had everything to do with the election it was about obamas claim to superior judgement thats what his whole platform is
Hello Anderson.. It'll be interesting to watch the results come in next Tuesday.
Hilary Clinton is all about old politics. I also am concerned about all her anti-NAFTA rhetoric.
Whats wrong with the webcam? u guys boycotting it tonight? do we have to look at some guys head all night?
Tonight's debate was a joke!!! George and Charlie were totally in Hillary's back pocket all night long!!! You should read the blogs at ABCNew.com...without any misstatements or exaggerations, the vast majority of posters were disgusted with how the debate went tonight!
Good evening all! 2 hours of AC360? 🙂
I did not get Hillary's point about Obama being on the same board as Ayers.....great point by Obama who said Pres. Clinton pardon people closer to this guy
like Candy said on LK.....the answer is yes, yes, yes and HRC finally spoke some truth.
I wish Obama could run for Prime Minister of Canada.....he would have my vote
So who won during the debate? Obama or Clinton? I want to know.
What is the special occasion for two hours? Too bad I can't participate longer, I have a study session soon. Boo. :[
So far so good. Please keep the nails retracted, Hillary. So important we hear about the important issues affecting the little guy, like gas prices, health care and the overall failing economy.
Though I am empathetic towards the mothers involved in the raid because the were raised in this society and don't know anything else, I would like to hear how a mother would respond if someone where to ask, "How would you feel if your son(s) were to become one of the lost boys and you would never hear from him again!"
yay us! 2 full hours, omg, AC overload!! lol
I like George Stephanopoulos so I enjoyed the debate tonight and I look forward to an interesting discussion.
There are a lot of Canadians on this blog!
If I were lving in rural PA, I would take Obama's comments as being somewhat true
Looks like Barack still has a whole lotta 'splainin' to do.
Hi Anderson & Erica. Sounds like another great show!
Kathy in Ohio.
What debate were you watching? Obama is clearly the winner. He was about the issues not throwing dirt
But neither of them talk about the issues its just what the other does wrong or doesn't do.
Yeah Kathy, ahead in the delegates, ahead in the polls, Obama's in big trouble.
The debate was ridiculous. Spending ALL that time asking Obama about things that have nothing to do the election. I can see them being asked about those things, but not for half of the debate! They should have debated on CNN.
Hi Erica, Anderson, and crew! looking forward to tonight's show. Did you guys get a heater for Erica? 🙂
It's amazing how long Hillary can talk and still not answer the question.
I've been so into politics this past year but I'm starting to have enough of it. It seems like the talk about actually issues is so little of what is talked about anymore.
Every story about each candidate is blown out of proportion and it's really grating on a lot of people, I believe. I'll be happy when it's down to one Dem and one Rep.
hey everyone, thanks for joining us... we'll be bringing you the best of the debate tonite.. and some remarkable images from the polygamist compound.. and yes we are on for a full two hours tonite..
Dish Network just added CNN HD today. I am very happy to finally get to see 360 and other CNN programs in HD. Looks awesome so far!
It will be fun blog in 2 hours! cool!
Hi Ac, just watched the debate with HC & OB. Wow, did they ever ask tough questions , maybe CNN needs to start asking tough questions also. just my 2 cents.
By the way I believe Hillary did an excellent job and Obama did alright but he did look uncomfortable facing Wright, Ayers and bitter issue.
I hope we can be civil during this debate, we really must get through this mean politicking.
Good evening, Anderson, Erica, and all!
Hello Everyone
Hi Anderson, Erica and bloggers...I just watched the debate and thought it was the biggest waste of my time. ABC should never again be allowed to have a debate, they obvisously do not know how to do it.
Hi everyone. Looking forward to the show tonight – 2 hours?
hillary just talks circles around obama ..........................he is in big trouble
Good evening, bloggers. Good evening, Erica. How are you? Hey, your piece on John McCain is finally going to be aired tonight, isn’t it? I’ve been looking forward to that piece.:)
Good Evening everybody! Hope it's a great show!!!!!!!
The debate has yet to air out here in Calif. I guess I'll hear the after debate talk, before the debate. Then I'll have to decide if the second hour of ac360 is worth missing the debate. Oh that Pacific time zone..
-ha Anderson, you told Larry King great show, as if you were awake to watch!
Happy Hump Day, Everyone!
Wow, 2 hours tonight. Thanks for the treat!
Looking forward to the show as always. Little disappointed to still see the FLDS making it to the lineup, I'm a bit tired of blogging about it.
Ugh polls.
Hello Anderson, Erica, and Bloggers!
Happy Wednesday!
Good evening Anderson, Erica and Blogger. Happy Hump Day! Blogging for two hours....oh happy day! Will we get web cam for 2 hours too?
Anderson are you watching the debate on the tvs in the desk? The debate was quiet interesting.
Erica hopefully your alittle warmer tonight in the studio.
Hi Anderson. Looking forward to the polygamy segment.
Good evening Anderson and bloggers!