Liveblogging CNN SC Democratic Debate

Wow, I am watching the CNN Democratic debate co-sponsored by the Congressional Black Caucus. Wolf Blitzer began by saying they would focus on the issues.

Refreshingly, there hasn't been any questions about process and things have stayed on policy differences. 20 minutes into the debate and we have had questions on trade agreements and the economy. We got some very clear distinctions between Obama, Clinton and Edwards on their respective stimulus packages. I really like the green collar jobs ideas which they all seemed to agree upon. Edwards was at least able to get some airtime about his broad plan to address poverty.

Obama is clarifying his Reagan comments and got a real shot at Clinton for being on Walmart's board of directors.

good quote from Edward: "There is a third candidate in this debate!"

Clinton: "We are just getting warmed up"

Obama: "I can't tell who I am running against sometimes" referring to what is now being called "Billary" after the prominent role Bill Clinton has played so far in the campaign.

Edwards responds beautifully to the first major back and forth between Obama and Clinton. It is remarkable that he had to forcefully remind everyone that he was still there. Very much applicable to his recent media blackout and you could see that he was frustrated.

wow...let the fireworks continue.

more to come...

~BT

Update: 8:50pm The debate is getting vicious. Matt Stoller has more.