Hi Priscilla,

I was waiting to see you post here! I feel the very same way. The show languished for a while. I hung in there, waiting for it to gain intellectual steam again, and it has come through in a big way this new season.

The debate was excellent and very realistic. Both Alan Alda and Jimmy Smits really lived and breathed their characters. I was, however, surprised that they didn't ask the question of where both candidates stand on abortion, as they've both been dancing around the issue. Did that surprise you, as well?

I, too, am hooked on West Wing. It's commercial TV at it's best, once again!