The debate turned out to be a very polite conversation about the issues.  Both candidates pointed out the differences between their respective platforms in a very nonconfrontational way.  Both were able to give great detail about their policy on health care, the Iraq war, and immigration,  just to name a few.  Those tuning in to see fireworks were sorely disappointed.  I am sure that the pundits will pick and analyze every gesture to try and find hidden meanings.  However, for me, it was truly a historical moment.  For the first time in history, we had an african-american and a woman sharing the stage as the only two remaining candidates vying for the democratic nomination.  Progress!