Time Magazine's Mark Halperin reports on the debate today on NPR with grades for the candidates with Edwards the clear winner.
Read full report cards on Time.com here. Excerpts are below along with Mark Halperin's grades for each candidate.
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-
