That's why he was hiding behind the podium

His knees were probably like jello.

Yep, she is formidable. She is prepared and knowledgeable. People who sell her short and go against her are often sorry. Consider the hapless Bengazi committee, and Donald Trump as two examples.
She is ready.

to Hillary on what she needs to say and do. They fall back on the lazy assumptions they've made for years and apply them with a broad brush. Really a meaningless effort.

In the meanwhile, Hillary is studying her opponent and finding their weaknesses. Does anyone think it was an accident that she hit Bernie out of the box in their debates with the "artful smear" comment? She knew exactly what she was doing, and that pretty much stopped the back-handed compliments from Team Sanders. The smiling while sticking in the knife stuff.

With Trump, it was a matter of finding out how to rattle him, which she did in each debate. He really didn't stand a chance. He's too stupid to know when he's being gutted.

and I think that is exciting to have a smart woman running for president. I don't understand what other people find exciting in a candidate unless they are talking about public speaking ability. I'd say Bill Clinton was the best at that in my life time and then Obama is 2nd best. Hillary's pretty good at it too, but Bill is very gifted when it comes to public speaking. I thought John Edwards was really good too, but he ruined his career with his affair.

I would say Hillary is charismatic, it's just that people often don't know what that is when it comes to women. It is easier to recognize in men. Men seem to either have it or they really, really don't (it's obvious). Women are better at social interactions typically, so it is hard to stand out from the crowd (of other women) in that way. I don't think I have ever the word charismatic applied women. Really, I never have in my life. Is that weird?

I've seen some posts suggesting that people think any candidate could have done that. I disagree.

Although his competition wasnt exactly stunning during the primaries, its clear that not just anyone could take him out.

I think foreign leaders will be aware that they underestimate her at their peril. She has the smarts, and she has the spine as well, to stand with any of them.

He got a sizable win in NH, but when he failed to parlay that into a win in NV he was done. I said that at the time and I see no reason to think differently.

First, That meme that Hillary is a "bad" candidate is rooted in sexist perceptions. Second, Hillary is a phenomenal politician and will be a superior president.

Capable and smart. It will be exciting to see her on the job.