But the real story is how Barack Obama, the presumed favorite going in, got his wings clipped by a politician that has a platinum "ghetto pass" because their last name is Clinton.No, we're not talking about former president Bill Clinton.
Surprisingly, it's Hillary "Holla At Ya Girl" Rodham-Clinton that gets major kudos for her commanding presence before an audience of who's who in Black America at Howard University.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF THE PBS DEBATE:
WINNERS
* Barack Obama - Well spoken (as always), Competent (as always), No home run (Again!)
* Kucinich - "If Darfur had oil, this administration would be occupying it right now!"
* Richardson - What do you mean he was there - Where???
* Edwards - Why was he there? We want more Elizabeth versus Coulter trash talk.
* Gravel - Comic relieve, once again he didn't disappoint.
* Dodd - So, are you throwing your 3% to Hillary or Barack?
Congressional members John Lewis, Diane Watson, Maxine Waters, Sheila Jackson and Barbara Lee were on hand to co-sign on their presidential candidate of choice. Professors Eric Dyson and Cornel West were also present, with activists Harry Belafonte and Rev Al Sharpton clearly making their presence known.
Even artists such as the legendary Ruby Dee and celebrated author-turned-crazy-angry-Black- woman Terry McMillian were seated inside the historically black, Washington DC campus auditorium.
Dubbed the All-American Presidential Forums, the debate featured Michelle Michael on NPR Radio, Dwayne Wickham of USA Today, Ruben Navarette of the San Diego Union Tribune, and of course the ubiquitous radio and television talk show host responsible for making the live PBS debate possible.
"Never before, since the Lincoln-Douglas debates in 1858, has a panel exclusively comprised of journalists of color and a black moderator queried a group of presidential candidates in prime time," Tavis said, beaming with pride.
We're right there with you Black man. You did your thing and we salute you, Denise Pines and the team.
Bravo!