"You're likable enough." Ew.

I've kind of been on the fence in regard to who I will be supporting in the Democratic primaries. I've gone from Edwards to Clinton to Obama, and back again. Really my main concern has just been getting a Democrat into the White House.

But after watching the New Hampshire debates, I've made up my mind. And I'm pretty excited to actually be excited!

Despite the Obama-Edwards "gang up on Hillary fest" (what was that about?), Hillary proved that she is tough and compassionate - qualities I believe to be essential in a good leader. I also thought she had great, intelligent, believable answers.

But what really sealed the deal for me? Check out this clip:



Could Obama be anymore condescending? She was actually complimenting him, and then he had to make that snide, calculated comment. I was really disappointed in him.

Hillary's response was perfect, though:

"You know, I think this is one of the most serious decisions that the voters of New Hampshire have ever had to make. And I really believe that the most important question is, who is ready to be president on day one?

In 2000 we, unfortunately, ended up with a president who people said they wanted to have a beer with; who said he wanted to be a uniter, not a divider; who said that he had his intuition and he was going to really come into the White House and transform the country. And you know, at least I think there are the majority of Americans who think that was not the right choice."

The best part, Obama's next answer when asked to respond to the focus on him during the Republican debate earlier that night, he said, "Well, you know, I have to admit that I was going back and forth between the Republicans and football."

Oh, so now we can vote for the president we want to watch a football game with. Aw shucks! He's so likable!

GO HILLARY!

And check out this post from a colleague at BlogHer, Morra Aarons, on Why Thirtysomething Women need Hillary Clinton, and Why She Needs Us.

You can find the entire transcript of the debate here.