The June 28 Democratic Debate

Obama and Clinton scored big at a forum focused on America's minority communities. But the most memorable — and odd — performance of the night went to Joe Biden

John Edwards

Senator from North Carolina John Edwards

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Played his signature anti-poverty card early and often, but didn't trot out the "they haven't led, I will" mantra that he employed against Clinton and Obama in the last debate. Tried hard to imbue his stump speech with some fiery oomph, but never quite took control of the stage. Perspiration spots on his forehead were exceptionally distracting — at least to this observer.

— By Mark Halperin

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