Comments on: Presidential Debate Wrap Up: McCain Exceeds Expectations

By: DJS

DJS — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:06:52 +0000

Because of the hype leading up to the debate, I think I was expecting them to blow me out of the water. Eh, didnt happen. McCain was as good as I thought he would be based on the Republican Primaries. And Obama impresses me when he is up on stage given speeches. Not in debates.

I agree with RHM. The debates are not convincing swing voters one way or another. That will be left up to Palin, the bail out and SNL.

DJS

By: Jin Jirrie

Jin Jirrie — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 03:20:40 +0000

Although Cain struggled throughout to put distance between himself and the disastrous Bush, the poor policies he pushed in the debate had very little new to offer.

War, war and more war – the typical Repub response to an economic crisis.

By: Political Disgust

Political Disgust — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:25:14 +0000

Randall – I have featured your article here on my site with multiple links back. You can see it at http://www.politicaldisgust.com/?p=489
Just wanted you to know!

By: Political Disgust

Political Disgust — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 23:05:59 +0000

I found the entire “I have a bracelet from a soldier” pissing contest a little humorous also.
Let’s be honest with what the debate was, and always has been in the past – a WWE wrestling match without the hitting. It is a chance for the national public to see the 2 guys next to each other verbally sparring. Everyone knows they dont like each other and everyone knows they differ on the issues. But the debates give us a chance to see their faces and how they react and make a GUT judgment on which would run the country better. Now does this MAKE SENSE at all – OF COURSE NOT, lol.

By: Adrielle

Adrielle — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:40:02 +0000

I agree with Robert, he seemed very arogant. And it’s true, as Political Disgust said, most people vote for who they “like” the most. So why would McCain go out of his way to not even look at Obama? It was very obvious that he was trying to keep himself in check. It seemed to me that he was even being a bit petty with some of his direct remarks to what Obama had said, asking Obama what he would say if the Iranian president said he was going to bomb so-and-so, going ahead and raising his voice and octave or to and responding “Oh, ok!”. And I personally got bored when McCain went on and on about his friendship with Kissinger, playing on it and making references to how long they have been friends. Maybe he should sit down and chat with his old pal and catch-up a bit.

By: Porsche Cars, Products and LifeStyle

Porsche Cars, Products and LifeStyle — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:18:39 +0000

RHM,

I don’t believe McCain denied Kissinger’s statement. It appeared to me that McCain was against the idea of THE PRESIDENT meeting with Iran and didn’t agree that Kissinger said this should take place.

If you read Kissinger’s statement. He said,

“the next president should initiate high-level discussions with Iran “without conditions,”

It could be taken either way. I read it as the next president should send a hi-level delegate (Sec.State, etc.) to start talks.

By: Robert

Robert — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:11:28 +0000

McCain needed something big, he’s slipping in the polls and he didn’t do enough. I found him pretty arrogant throughout the debate.

McCains “gun ho” attitude reared it’s ugly head when he said he would freeze Government spending except for the military, nice one John.

Obama appeared to be much more presidential and more in control. He’s got much better at responding and actually appearing like he cares and listens.

Biden is going to wipe the floor with Palin, based on her recent interviews.

By: dickmill

dickmill — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:04:26 +0000

Regarding commentators: there are political rumpswabs (blantantly prejudiced against anything on the other side) and there are intelligent, thoughtful commentators (who are still for one side or the other, but don’t wear it on the outside for every comment.)

Paul Begala and ANY talking head called a Republican or Democratic “strategist” are rumpswabs. You don’t even have to listen — you know exactly what they are going to say.

Donna Brazile is an intelligent commentator. I would even put Pat Buchanan in that group (he often disagrees with his party and his comments are thoughful, even if you disagree.)

Rove is an animal all his own. He has a thoughtful, intelligent demeanor, but NEVER says anything that isn’t CALCULATED to beneift his party. Sneaky…slimy…

By: Political Disgust

Political Disgust — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:10:49 +0000

I hate to say this but I honestly believe that 90% of the debate and things said went well above most of the viewers heads. The things most average people look at is the people. Do they like them. Do they think they are good looking. Do they look trustworthy. Do they think they will do a good job in the job of “running the country”. Now they have no idea what that job actually means, but it has always been there and been part of their life – a President running the country.
I spoke to many people last night in bigger cities where the population fashions itself more informed and aware and most felt the same way. The issues fly way above the actual concern and comprehension of most of the people in the country outside of the big cities. Not everyone, BUT MANY of them.

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