I’m liking this one. Not only is it a rebuttal to Hillary’s ad in Wisconsin, but it also has a populous message that will play will there.

Gotta love this…

After watching the post-debate edition of Anderson Cooper 360, it’s clear to me that the general consensus of the panel was that Barack Obama was tonight’s South Carolina debate’s big winner. By all accounts, he was stoic, strong and witty as he leveled damaging attacks on both Hillary Clinton and hubby Bill.

TIME magazine’s Mark Halpren - Gave Obama an “A-” tonight, his highest grade. He added that “in the room, Obama was clearly the favorite.” That right there shows how well he is doing in the state itself.

CNN’s Candy Crowley - Pointed out that Obama looked tough, and definitely came out and accomplished what he needed to in “standing up not just to Hillary Clinton, but Bill.” Personally, I loved Obama’s comment “I can’t tell who I’m running against sometimes.” (here’s the video clip for that brilliant barb)

I’ll also throw in MSNBC‘s Chuck Todd, who thought Obama came out ahead, despite being consistently attacked:

BTW, Obama was particularly strong in the second part of the debate. His answers on religion and his national security rebuttal to Clinton were very good. The strong second half performance will blunt any potential negative backlash he received in the first part…

But the center of attention for this debate was Obama and ultimately, that’s probably a good thing for the South Carolina frontrunner.

David Brooks of The New York Times is my new personal hero. Here’s the bit on the lack of candor shown by both Hilary Clinton and John Edwards at the Nevada debate I promised:

The third thing that happened tonight is that Hillary Clinton and John Edwards disgraced themselves in the minds of debate-watchers everywhere. At some point in each campaign, candidates are asked to name their greatest weakness. Only the lamest political hacks answer that question this way: Goshdarn it, I just care too much. I am too impatient for good things to happen.

Giving that answer is an insult to the art of politics. And yet Edwards and Clinton both gave that answer. They didn’t even give artfully disguised versions of that answer. They gave the straight, unsubtle kindergarten version of that answer. Obama, honestly, admitted that he’s bad at organizing his paperwork. Truly, here is a man willing to stand for change.

More video… A great Barack Obama clip on Latino voters from the recent Nevada debate with yet another bit of stand-up at the front. His genuine personality and charm are really starting to show these days…