Look for two big story lines in tomorrow’s papers.
1) Carper (71 years old) appeared tired and confused throughout the debate. He needed to be prompted by the moderator to address questions after prolonged instances of dead air. He rambled nonsensically at times, and he got the saying “fool me once” flat wrong. When he attempted to animate his remarks by raising his voice and speaking quickly it came off as peevish.
2) Kerri Harris was poised and confident throughout. Her criticism of Carper were respectful, but piercing. She was authentic and stated the case for her election in terms that connected time and again with the audience.
Simply put. It was a great night for the Harris campaign.
Even Carper knew he sucked. In the press scum after the event Carper basically shrugged and said that he stands on his record (which he thinks is good).