Ferrick: The ABCs of the first televised mayoral debate
A quick reaction to the candidates at their first debate.
Abraham, Lynne: The tough cookie crumbles. The worst possible thing to happen to a 74-year-old candidate at the worst possible moment.
Diaz, Nelson: So, he overhauled the entire public housing system in a matter of months, fixed the Exelon pension plan, broke new ground as a distinguished jurist, played a vital role in strengthening American Democracy. On the seventh day, presumably, he rested.
Kenney, Jim: Why did he sound like one of those fast talkers who rattle off all the caveats on car warranties? Slow down, will ya?
Oliver, Doug: The D'Artagnan of the mayoral campaign. A swashbuckler who knows the difference between delivering a message versus offering mere detail.
Street, Milton: You never know what he's going to say next. The frightening thing is: Neither does he.
Williams, Anthony Hardy: What's the line between looking self-confident and looking smug? Whatever it is, he crossed it.