IMHO, the so-called "second-tier" candidates CRUSHED [View All]

the so-called "first-tier" candidates in last night's debate. I find it ironic that, when it comes to experience in actually governing, it's the candidates with the least experience that are considered "first-tier." It's the candidates who have been around the block more than a few times with decades of governing experience who showed last night that they actually know what they are talking about.

Dodd, Biden, Richardson & Kucinich all showed a better grasp of the issues than did Clinton, Obama, and Edwards.

Of the three so-called "first-tier" candidates, I believe Edwards won the debate. But, to tell you the truth, after last night's performance, I would feel more comfortable with a Dodd, Biden, Richardson or Kucinich in the oval office.

Having said that...after Iowa and New Hampshire, if it looks like there is no chance for one of the "second-tier, but most experienced" candidates to win the nomination...I am willing to switch my vote to Edwards or Obama in order to keep Hillary (who is the least electable and the most objectionable to progressives, IMO) out of office.