Tonight’s CNN Obama vs. Clinton debate: What we learned.

Things we learned in tonight’s CNN Obama/Clinton Democratic debate in Austin, Texas:

According to moderator Campbell Brown, the main object was to have a “real conversation.”

Hillary Clinton believes that she offers a “lifetime of experience” and “proven results.”

Barack Obama believes that he and Hillary Clinton were friends before this campaign race and will continue to be friends after this campaign race.

One glance and it’s clear that Jorge Ramos is Univision’s version of CNN’s Anderson Cooper.

With their keen political ability to counteract each other’s repeated attempts to associate themself with people like John F. Kennedy and Barbara Jordan, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama would be worthy adversaries at playing chess.

Both candidates clearly read the list of tonight’s Democrat talking points and masterfully memorized and remembered to use every partisan buzzword they were prepped with prior to the debate.

On “day one,” Hillary Clinton believes “She’s ready, he’s not.”

Considering her history and who she is, Hillary Clinton’s opposition of “the wealthy and the well-connected” is laughable.

Hillary Clinton opposes English as our nation’s “official” language.

Hillary Clinton’s “me too” debate strategy is quite odd considering she continues to trail in the race. How do you hope to pull ahead of your opponent by remaining by his side?

Barack Obama’s “we agree” debate strategy is reminiscent of Muhammad Ali’s “rope a dope” boxing strategy… Hold your opponent close to your body and none of their blows can really hurt you. And it’s working.

Challenging Barack Obama on his campaign and his campaign supporters’ zeal automatically renders one part of the “silly season.”

Barack Obama is apparently left-handed.

All of the world’s problem, and especially all of our nation’s problems, can simply and universally be blamed on “the Bush administration.”

Rules of the debate don’t apply to Hillary Clinton when she is determined to make a point and if need be, it’s OK to just ignore answering the question you were just asked.

Boos: Clinton: 1. Obama: 0.

When Barack Obama pronounces “Tolly-bon” it sounds like the name of a product one could find at their local pharmacy.

Hillary Clinton refuses to acknowledge that “the surge” has improved the situation in Iraq. Barack Obama does not. And both will fix the situation the moment they become president.

According to Hillary Clinton, a lot people seem to be grabbing her hand along the campaign trail these days.

Barack Obama’s perfect posture gives new meaning to the phrase “political stiff.”

Barack Obama’s “earmarks” in the current budget total $91 million. But it’s OK since his campaign has disclosed all of them.

When challenged on your “earmarks,” the way to deflect the spotlight is to immediately include “Haliburton” in your evasive answer.

“I was raised by a single mom” translates to “Attention voters: You should feel sorry for me and vote for me.”

Worst line of the evening Award: Hillary Clinton’s “…change you can Xerox.”

The reward for “playing nice” in Austin, Texas is a standing ovation and warm, adoring smiles from the moderator and the panelists.

Contentious: 0. Consensus: 1.

If after watching Obama and Clinton repeatedly position themselves as basically one in the same candidate, if you don’t think the outcome will be a ticket of “Clinton/Obama” or “Obama/Clinton,” you’re clearly not paying attention.

And finally…

What we didn’t learn tonight but should watch for tomorrow: How many tuned in to tonight’s debate versus how many people tuned in to “American Idol.”