A weird thing on CNN's post debate coverage. The first comments after Blitzer and Cooper delivered their summary came from Bill Bennett. He reminded us that he had been unhappy with McCain's previous performances, but exuberantly proclaimed McCain the winner of this debate. They went to Paul Begala who gave a less enthusiastic nod to Obama, pointing out that McCain again came across as angry. Then they went to David Gergen who argued for reasons I don't remember that Obama won. The reason I don't remember is that I was distracted by Bennet's rather pronounced head shaking and sarcastic grimacing.
A little later they went to the focus group who proclaimed Obama the winner. Then they reported on the poll data. When the camera panned back and... no Bennett. Cooper was in his seat. No explanation. I can't find any reference to it in the news or blogs so far.
Did he have an appointment, or is he off sulking?