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The debate was last Friday and I know I am late posting my comments but with the Los Angeles Marathon fast approaching in about two weeks all of my attention is not focused on the Senate race.

Eric Hogue was the moderator and host of the debate. You can listen to it here.

The transcript has been posted and it is here.

I, generally, do not like radio debates or discussions because they are really not substantive debates. I prefer televised, live debates where you can see the candidates and get the measure of them, so to speak. Also, there are no aides, or scripts and everyone is assembled at one place at one time.

In this discussion, Carly Fiorina was participating from her home via telephone and Chuck DeVore read most of his remarks from prepared notes. Tom Campbell also had his briefing papers and obviously read from them. A live debate is much more off the cuff and a candidate will be punished by reading too much from prepared talking points.

So, who won?

I would say nobody because California voters at this point in the election cycle are not concentrating on this race. Tom Campbell who called for this discussion/debate comes off as a bit of a loser because of his weak remarks regarding his associations with Islamic terrorists.

Carly Fiorina proved she could mix it up with the boys and Chuck DeVore proved he can read.

Of course, all three campaigns said they won.

Standard.