I heard most of tonight’s debate as I was driving home, but during the hour or more I heard, the obvious winner was Dennis Kucinich. He had the best ideas on both domestic and international subjects, was the most confident, the most passionately articulate, and quickest-on-his-feet. John Edwards came across as knowledgeable, deeply caring, and committed, if political. Biden and Richardson cancelled out their moments of lucidity with moments of politician’s foolishness. Obama and Clinton stumbled egregiously and looked childish and awkward. The potted plant will remain on the periphery. If I missed mentioning anyone else, let such omission speak volumes on forgettability. As far as I’m concerned, Kucinich is the surprise clear leader of tonight’s debate, Edwards distinguished himself, and the front-runners fell way behind.