Excerpts from Halperin's Democratic LA Debate Report Cards

Hillary Clinton
"She reminded her supporters why they favor her,and may have won over some undecideds with her unfalteringly upbeat attitude and air of maturity."

Substance: A-
Style: B+
Offense: B
Defense : B+

Overall grade: A-

Barack Obama

"Tenaciously drove his four core issues (change, unity, inspiration, problem solving), and incorporated them into almost every answer."

Substance: B+
Style: A-
Offense: B+
Defense: B

Overall grade: A-

**Full report cards coming shortly on Time.com**