Better reviews

That's what Senator Clinton received in the wake of last night's Democratic presidential debate in Nevada. It's not surprising---the media wanted a new story (not the same old Hillary's-in-trouble line of the past couple of weeks). Clinton isn't stupid; she was much better prepared, and came out on the offense against her rivals, which always plays better when judging debates.

Here's an example of the media debate review: "Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton last night retaliated against her two main challengers for the first time — saying neither has taken bold stances on the issues. Mrs. Clinton, of New York, said in last night's CNN debate that she is the most tested presidential candidate who can beat Republicans, and sharply criticized Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois and former Sen. John Edwards of North Carolina."

But also note this: "The debate included at times angry exchanges among the three major candidates, with the Democrats speaking over each other and appearing clearly frustrated."

But that just makes it more fun and interesting.

Poll watch

A Newsweek poll has Obama leading Clinton etc in Iowa.
Senator Clinton remains the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination.
But I've said it before and I'll keep saying it--if she loses Iowa, the ballgame changes and it's a real, big-time race. She certainly won't be able to intimidate others in the party with the "inevitability" argument.

Starlight, Star bright

Or, my celebrity's bigger than yours.
Barack Obama has Oprah. But Senator Clinton has Magic Johnson.
I suspect Oprah's the bigger catch, though.