Debate thoughts?

[EagerBeaver]

But did either of them answer the man's question?

Barely.

[free]

Seems like Obama knows more than he doesn't know.

[pastorables]

Seems like Obama knows more than he doesn't know.

He actually told us that his wife would run the country if he is elected.

[free]

That's true for all of us men who are married isn't it?

[KBevangelist]

Seems like Obama knows more than he doesn't know.

He actually told us that his wife would run the country if he is elected.

I had the same thought

KB

[KBevangelist]

Just wanted to thank you guys for chatting during the debate.

I enjoyed it

KB

[Who new]

THAT was Mccain's best shot.

[pastorables]

THAT was Mccain's best shot.

McCain offered the truth and facts. Again, if someone wants "charisma" and someone to tickle their ears, he's probably not the man for the job. Why did Obama vote present 130 times in senate convention? He doesn't have a clue.

The man (Obama) can only operate with his little book of "political rhetoric".

pa

[Billy n NC]

I am worried..


OH ME..

McCain should just look at Obama and Say.

Sen Obama. Who are you..? Really

[dolfan]

Feels like a draw to me at this point which I suppose is a loss for McCain if he doesn't pull something out of his hat.

People keep saying that. I don't understand it. Obama is the enlightened, articulate, relational guy with the answers, and hope on top of it all. He should be wiping the floor with McCain, shouldn't he? But, after each debate, Obama hasn't pulled away from McCain significantly or for very long.

Now, I thought McCain --in the 20 minutes or so that I watched -- was dull and nonresponsive to the questions. But, so was Obama. And, I think as badly as McCain would've needed a homer, Obama shouldn't have had any strikeouts. And I think he had some. This should be softball to him. And, I think, although it still his to lose, that many Americans among the undecided recognize that Obama is not all he makes himself to be. There's some truth, I hope, to this idea that people will break McCain's way at the last minute. I hope.

[KBevangelist]

I don't find Obama articulate or as a strong speaker. Simple reason he stutters to much. The ah, oh, oka, umm, yeah, I think stuff drives me insane.

In my college days, I took several speech classes. One of things the professor said was "If you use the phrase "umm" or simliar phrases it tells the audience you have no clue as to what you are talking about."

That has always stuck with me and I do my best to stay away from it.

Obama uses these phrases all the time and it kills his message (not that he really has one) for me.

Last night, I felt, McCain done a good job. He was more relaxed held his on.

Media is making a big deal out of the "that one." Saying it was dissrespectful. I have noted on several blogs by saying, "What about Sen. Obama calling Sen McCain, 'John' throughtout the first debate? I believe this to be ten times more dissrespectful."

KB

[crispfin]

Media is making a big deal out of the "that one." Saying it was dissrespectful. I have noted on several blogs by saying, "What about Sen. Obama calling Sen McCain, 'John' throughtout the first debate? I believe this to be ten times more dissrespectful."

Although I think both are overblown, John is at least part of the man's name. But just about anything you say can come back to bite you so I was actually a little surprised McCain wasn't more careful.

[Ilovebigcats]

I like when McCain said, still no amount on the fine. Tom Brokejaw laughed at that one. I thought McCain did very well. I think he may be saving the blasting for the last debate. Why would he show all his cards when Obama can be coached for the next one and have a come back.

[KBevangelist]

I like when McCain said, still no amount on the fine. Tom Brokejaw laughed at that one. I thought McCain did very well. I think he may be saving the blasting for the last debate. Why would he show all his cards when Obama can be coached for the next one and have a come back.

You know Cats, you may be on to something there. I have thought myself this morning that McCain may be holding it all in for the final debate.

Just hope it is not to late with undecided voters by then

KB

[crispfin]

I like when McCain said, still no amount on the fine. Tom Brokejaw laughed at that one. I thought McCain did very well. I think he may be saving the blasting for the last debate. Why would he show all his cards when Obama can be coached for the next one and have a come back.

You know Cats, you may be on to something there. I have thought myself this morning that McCain may be holding it all in for the final debate.

Just hope it is not to late with undecided voters by then

KB

The thing is, I don't know if holding off until your last chance is a good idea. What if it completely falls flat? How can you recover? Unless it's really something like he's planning to challenge Obama to a boxing match or has compiled the Bible verses that definitely prove Obama is the antichrist (they're probably somewhere in Leviticus ) I think he really should have done something big in this last debate.