MSNBC just hosted the Democratic candidates in their first-ever presidential debate, and it was quite the bore. That is, except for former Sen. Mike Gravel, who stole the show with an electrifying and inspirational outburst.

Watch it:

From Largest Minority: Gravel Keeps the Debate on Topic:

Gravel: Military Industrial Complex Controls Foreign Policy:

Who Supports Kucinich’s Impeachment of Cheney?

Post Debate: Gravel Straightens out Chris Mathews:

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