Rules for tonight's town hall style debate- Page 7

[colleen_lee]

Posted: 10/7/08 at 11:12pm

I was just checking the website of my area newspaper, a part of Florida that is notoriously conservative, and right now the poll gives the debate to Obama with 75% of votes.

[miss pennywise]

Posted: 10/7/08 at 11:14pm

McCain has been coming across as condescending and persnickety for weeks. "That one" is going to be the big sound byte from tonight.

[colleen_lee]

Posted: 10/7/08 at 11:15pm

P.S., I am watching FoxNews (gotta keep an eye on the media) and they're not even attempting to spin for McCain tonight.

Hannity and Colmes up next, so heaven only knows.

[colleen_lee]

Posted: 10/7/08 at 11:17pm

Scratch that, Sean Hannity is being visited by Fred Thompson and the spin machine begins.

[madbrian]

Posted: 10/7/08 at 11:26pm

More CNN poll #s:

Who would handle Iraq better? Obama +4
Who would handle terrorism better? McCain +5
Who would handle the economy better? Obama +22
Who was clearer? Obama +30
Who attacked more? McCain +46
Who was the stronger leader? Obama +11
Who was more likeable? Obama +37

[LePetiteFromage]

Posted: 10/7/08 at 11:32pm

Updated On: 1/12/09 at 11:32 PM

[snl89]

Posted: 10/7/08 at 11:37pm

Especially that moment when he popped up behind Obama for a second before they cut away.

I watched the debate in the auditorium at my school (Sarah Lawrence is a VERY liberal, VERY political school so all the debates are like sporting events for Obama- it's fantastic ), and the entire auditorium legit CRACKED UP when he just randomly appeared, wandering behind Obama hahaha. SERIOUSLY the most entertaining part of the whole night, for sure

Updated On: 10/7/08 at 11:37 PM

[LePetiteFromage]

Posted: 10/7/08 at 11:40pm

Updated On: 1/12/09 at 11:40 PM

[son_of_a_gunn_25]

Posted: 10/7/08 at 11:48pm

There was a moment where I swear mcCain made a motion that looked like he was implying, "What is Obama smoking?"

[blueroses]

Posted: 10/7/08 at 11:56pm

" that awkward moment when he almost hugged Mr. Sherry in the audience."

supportivemom, I actually liked that moment because it felt genuine to me. I believed McCain really appreciated his service and it was effective when he looked him in the eyes and connected with him. It wasn't enough, though. He came across as tired, cranky and out of touch while Obama was calmer, more authoritative and--let's face it (though it's shallow)--telegenic. How many young voters are going to get that Tip O'Neill reference? He should have been the Republican candidate in 2000. His time has passed.

Jersey made a good point, re: the cookie. He actually seems PISSED OFF that he has to work for this...that it's not a slam dunk. His disdain for Obama was palpable. The sneer and the finger pointing admonishing "that one" didn't go over well with me.

I'm glad he didn't go there re: Ayers.
Updated On: 10/7/08 at 11:56 PM

[JerseyGirl2]

Posted: 10/7/08 at 11:57pm

How in the WORLD does ANYone think that FOX is fair and equal? I have never in my life. (And I never will again.)

[snl89]

Posted: 10/8/08 at 12:02am

you know what I thought was really sweet, though it really has no effect on much of anything? Was when they panned to Michelle in the audience after Obama mentioned her, and she just looked so sweet and adoring of him <3 I definitely awwwwed. They're super cute together

again, this has nothing to do with the Presidency really, but it DOES make me think pretty highly of the Obamas just as nice, sweet, caring people. They emote that.

[JerseyGirl2]

Posted: 10/8/08 at 12:04am

I want to hug Michelle and I am not sure why.

[son_of_a_gunn_25]

Posted: 10/8/08 at 12:28am

Only a hug?

[blueroses]

Posted: 10/8/08 at 12:31am

Michelle and Barack seem like real partners, don't they? A lot of warmth, affection and support.

[Roninjoey]

Posted: 10/8/08 at 12:32am

It was amazing. Obama's amazing.

So where's McCain going to get the money to buy up all those mortgages? He's not sounding like a Republican there!

It's ovah.

[blueroses]

Posted: 10/8/08 at 12:34am

I'm hopeful, but I don't think it's over, roninjoey. People may not be as color blind in the privacy of the voting booth.

[LePetiteFromage]

Posted: 10/8/08 at 12:36am

Updated On: 1/12/09 at 12:36 AM

[Roninjoey]

Posted: 10/8/08 at 12:46am

Tru dat but I dunno. I don't really see why people would lie in the first place, you know? People are making it out like there's this vast conspiracy for people to say they will vote for Obama until push comes to shove. Why would people lie in the first place?

Not to mention massive African American and young voter registration. Also the latino vote and the female vote, both of which Obama is winning.

We'll see!

[LePetiteFromage]

Posted: 10/8/08 at 1:21am

Updated On: 1/12/09 at 01:21 AM

[Roninjoey]

Posted: 10/8/08 at 1:32am

Neither one committed to anyone. They were just tossing out names Americans recognize.

[Melicus]

Posted: 10/8/08 at 1:38am

"Poor McCain, somebody needed to give him a map, he looked lost wandering around on that stage at times." LePetiteFromage

LOL! Or a Valium so he could sit down and relax.

I also agree with you about not being impressed with either candidate tonight. Both were guilty of not answering the questions at times. I was left feeling like I hadn't learned anything new about either one of them.

[LePetiteFromage]

Posted: 10/8/08 at 1:45am

Updated On: 1/12/09 at 01:45 AM

[Roninjoey]

Posted: 10/8/08 at 1:49am

Did Obama name any names? I thought he just said Warren Buffet was a good potential pick. Might be a good idea to say that since Buffet is an Obama supporter.

[LePetiteFromage]

Posted: 10/8/08 at 1:58am

Updated On: 1/12/09 at 01:58 AM