Excerpts from Mark Halperin's Debate Report Cards

***Read Mark Halperin's full debate report cards on Time.com here*** 

John Edwards
"Displayed with mechanized efficiency the same confidence and warm populism that he has nearly perfected on the campaign trail."
Grade: A-

Barack Obama
"Mature and polished – a reassuring yet passionate presence."
Grade: A-

Hillary Clinton
"A weary warrior who knows she is in a battle."
Grade: B+

Bill Richardson
"Like Mike Huckabee, has finally learned to leverage the advantages of being a governor (as well as the advantages of being a naturally likable guy)."
Grade: B+

Joe Biden
"Fluid and in control on every topic, but too collegial for his own good."
Grade: B-

Chris Dodd
"Even now talking much more like a senator than his fellow senate candidates."
Grade: C

***Read Mark Halperin's full debate report cards on Time.com here***