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Political Update '08: Debate Recap
Sep 27, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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    It can safely be said that both presidential contenders performed up to, and probably beyond, their capabilities in the First Presidential Debate Friday.

    The debates serve an outstanding purpose in getting the candidates face to face, and in the fast-moving format, probably draw many viewers who perhaps up to this point have not played real close attention to either of the candidates. 

    Ironically, the strongest issues for each candidate may not be what most expect.  And these issues were on display during the debate.

    Sen. McCain displayed probably considerable more knowledge and depth than some had expected.  And it's perhaps the economy, not foreign affairs, that could provide the boost he needs to win the presidency.  For McCain has promised a massive thrust forward for the U.S. economy, propelled by the need for the nation to become much more energy independent.

    But that issue has been overshadowed in the past week by the cry from Wall Street that a massive bailout from the government is needed immediately to avert an economic Armageddon.  And that is not good news for the McCain campaign.  And McCain hardly mentioned Friday his plans to reinvigorate the economy, an issue that could prove potent for him.

    For Sen. Obama, foreign policy can still be a key positive issue for him.  In making the case for a somewhat less strident foreign policy, that will improve America's image -- and standing -- in the community of nations, Obama was at his strongest point in the debate Friday. 

    That point is Obama's issue, and one he perhaps feels most passionately about, and he scored on the issue.  Obama wants to project a friendlier face to the world -- and if he continues to stress this issue, it could prove crucial to his success.

    McCain, however, very deftly handled Obama's criticism of the war.  The war veteran correctly said the point now is how the nation will extricate itself honorably from the conflict, negating considerably Obama's point about American entry into the battle.        

         Obama must still also overcome doubts as to his readiness, toughness and real passion to handle the international terrorist threat. 

    For McCain, the issue could be he wishes to do too much.

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Speedy62269 read my blog
Sep 27, 2008 | 11:36 PM

Obama doesn't have a clue. He's complaining why McCain didn't mention the "middle class"? Here's a hint, there is NO middle class and you are part of the blame just as Biden and McCain are!

During the Bush years, the middle class were slowly deleted and are now placed in the UPPER lower class (another blogger mentioned this too).

Please think about it and you'll see that if you make less $150,000 per year, life isn't as easy as you thought. This puts you in the UPPER lower class bracket.

Obama is a loser SINator from Illinois that has done nothing for his state and his roll call absences should be accounted for.

ROCK YOUR VOTE!
SeniorCitizen view my photos
Sep 28, 2008 | 6:56 AM

I found the economy mentioned in the debate very strange from Obama. When it was discussed as to how they were going to cut back - McCain said he would freeze the federal spending except for Defense and Veterans, that makes sense to me since they are fighting for MY COUNTRY and Obama said he would see to it that the education money got paid and did not mention defense or the veterans - well you can have a PHD and starve to death - so what good would that PHD do you? I am beginning to wonder if he wants free college for his kids? I do not know about the rest of you but my son paid dearly for his degree and if you want it EARN IT. If it is given to you then it means nothing. Obama also stated that he will not raise taxes - DO YOU BELIEVE THAT? This man has had his hand in my pockets since he came to Illinois. The record was checked and it came out that Obama voted to give billions to support Georgia (Russia). I know I complained about him voting only present - well this is one time I wished he would have voted present.
harp read my blog view my photos
Sep 28, 2008 | 7:11 AM

Obama did mention military but just said something like we need to keep it up..he din't mention vetrans because i think he knows..
but he mentiond about us the little people he will help us and the rich can fend for them selfs..

OBAMA MAE MORE CENTS AND HE TALKED ABOUT HELPING THE AVRAGE AMERICANS..AND MACCAIN NEVER ONCE LOOK AT OBAMS HOW RUDE WAS THAT...
SeniorCitizen view my photos
Sep 28, 2008 | 7:29 AM

Harp explain to me what you mean by little people.
Go back and review your tape again of what was said and listen to it this time. McCain mentioned freezing federal spending except for Defense and Veterans and Obama mentioned giving money to the schools. If you do not have a country and no food what good would a PHD do you? There are a lot of college graduates OUT OF A JOB TODAY. Don't tell me what you thought Obama meant by what he said - listen to what he said. When you mentioned RUDE, well Obama won that part of the debate - McCain called Obama - Senator Obama - and Obama called McCain JOHN - how rude is that and how disrespectable is THAT.
Speedy62269 read my blog
Sep 28, 2008 | 10:52 AM

I like McCain's idea of a freeze and Defense and Veterans funding needs to be stabilized. There should be NO increases in any budgets including Federal employees. We need to get a hold on our expenditures and NOW.

As for education funding - what in the heck did most state lotteries promise. Yes, it's called matched budgets. There should be no child left behind and with some of these high paid educators and administrators, money seems to be growing on trees.

Obama is "in the system" in Chicago as were the Casino voters of Nevada. He has dissed Illinoisans since he's "acted" as SINator and his political resume is blank.

ROCK YOUR VOTE!

(I sincerely missed Hillary)
Dantumis_Tumasit read my blog
Sep 28, 2008 | 1:36 PM

So, McCain snickering constantly as Obama talked and NEVER looking at him doesn'ty come off as rude? If your going to say how Obama is wrong, then look at him while you do it. It showed a lack of respect, but above all it gave me the impression that McCain is intimedated by Obama
SeniorCitizen view my photos
Sep 28, 2008 | 2:22 PM

I do not call smiling, snickering - and I might add BOTH OBAMA AND McCAIN smiled when they each though the caught one another in a pinch. This was a debate - it had a moderator - JIM ASKED THE QUESTIONS AND THEY RESPONDED TO JIM. If they want them to face each other then put them looking at each other - that was not done. I do not classify SMILES RUDE - but I do classify not respecting someones position RUDE.
Speedy62269 read my blog
Sep 28, 2008 | 9:37 PM

I believe McCain is secretly wondering what in the hell is this man doing running for POTUS. He has been a SINator for maybe 3 years, shown up for crucial issues only half the time, and was quite neutral in most of his decisions.

I understand this feeling too. In Illinois he's done nothing and to have him as POTUS would really scare me. If he wins, a large portion of his supporters will be quite fooled by what (and who) he really REALLY cares about.
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