One candidate seems to have emerged as the consensus winner of last night's Democratic debate: Hillary Clinton. Here's a sampling of opinion from around the Internet. Andrew Sullivan, Daily Dish
"There were times when her robo-lecture act began to wear down my ear-drums, but, in general, Senator Clinton bestrode the debate as an authoritative figure. In fact, I've never witnessed a U.S. political debate in which a woman clearly dominated as she did tonight... It kills me to admit it. But there you are. And as it sinks in, a dreadful specter emerges. Think June 2008. Think Romney vs Clinton. Plastic vs Perma-Freeze. It could happen." John Dickerson, Slate
"She made almost no mistakes and looked in command... She didn't exactly risk anything, but then she doesn't have to. She was the front-runner coming in, and she still is." Ryan Sager, Latest Politics
"The question ... isn't how the candidates did in relation to the primary at tonight's CNN-sponsored Democratic debate. It's how they did in relation to the general election. The short answer, then, is that Mrs. Clinton did fabulously and Bill Richardson hurt his chances of getting on the ticket." Rick Klein, The Note
"It was Clinton's night. No candidate looked more presidential--despite (or because of) Edwards' attacks--and the stage seemed to tip in her direction when she defended the field against Wolf Blitzer's (enemy of enemies!) toughest queries." Chris Cillizza, The Fix
"Clinton was in the middle of nearly every exchange and repeatedly sought to speak for the group... That approach made Clinton look magnanimous and presidential. Put simply: Clinton is a pro. She is polished, smart and savvy--all of which was on display last night." Mike, Axis of Right
"The winner among the three frontrunners this evening was probably She Who Must Not Be Named. Her answers were designed to satisfy the base while not alienating those who will vote in the general election." --Sara Tenenbaum