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Excerpts from Halperin's Democratic LA Debate Report Cards

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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-

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