Mark Halperin’s Debate Report Cards

****Read full report cards on Time.com here.****

Excerpts here: 

John Edwards
“Unlike the other candidates, did not waste a single answer.”
Grade: A-

Hillary Clinton
“Authoritative voice for radio, and wonkish personality suitable for NPR.”
Grade: B+

Barack Obama
“Relaxed and confident when playing rhetorical offense on international relations.”
Grade: B+

Joe Biden
“Once again was a dominant figure – maybe THE dominant figure – on the stage, in part because the chosen topics – Iran, China, immigration — played right to his strengths.”
Grade: B

Chris Dodd
“Statesman-like and more plain-spoken than usual.”
Grade: B-

Dennis Kucinich
“Still insists on trying to be funny, despite lacking a discernable sense of humor.”
Grade: C

Mike Gravel
“Played the character of “Mike Gravel” in a comparatively understated style, as if auditioning for a one-man radio show.”
Grade: C-

****Read full report cards on Time.com here.****