The Debates Thread- Page 2

[courtnyj]

Posted: 9/26/08 at 9:56pm

"we should take 'em out" ?????

[shira467]

Posted: 9/26/08 at 9:56pm

I don't think so, Brian. I also don't know. From what I understand, the polls have and will likely continue to be close.

[clever name]

Posted: 9/26/08 at 9:57pm

Well, no one is LOSING the debate.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 9/26/08 at 9:57pm

McCain is shoring up support with the Republican base on all these foreign affairs issues.

He keeps scoring points with phrase like "Senator Obama doesn't understand..."

Obama needs to take off his gloves and fight like a Clinton.

[clever name]

Posted: 9/26/08 at 9:58pm

God, I miss Bill!

[courtnyj]

Posted: 9/26/08 at 9:59pm

"Obama needs to take off his gloves and fight like a Clinton."

I know! This debate really makes me wish Hillary Clinton could be debating McCain.

Posted: 9/26/08 at 9:59pm

Fight like HILLARY Clinton? Because, you know dear, he beat her.

[shira467]

Posted: 9/26/08 at 10:00pm

Obama, take off the kids gloves.

[best12bars]

Posted: 9/26/08 at 10:00pm

The VP debates will be a slaughter, but that doesn't count for much, if some may recall our recent history with Vice President "Potatoe."

McCain is coming off more personable and calm now. Obama is coming off a little cocky and irritated.

For whatever that's worth. Some people only pay attention to the "attitude."

Neither one are making hugely strong points.

[courtnyj]

Posted: 9/26/08 at 10:00pm

Obama's not being tough enough in this debate.
Updated On: 9/26/08 at 10:00 PM

[Mamie]

Posted: 9/26/08 at 10:02pm

McCain doesn't have to win this debate - he just can't afford to lose it. So far he's not, nor was he expected to. Obama is a reasoned, thoughtful speaker who has a tendency to be a teacher. To lecture his point rather than to drive it in with short statements. He's just not the best at debating.

[Absinthe]

Posted: 9/26/08 at 10:02pm

"...didn't McCain need a big win tonight?"

Didn't AMERICANS need a big win tonight?

[JohnBoy2]

Posted: 9/26/08 at 10:04pm

I'm shocked that anyone thinks Biden is going to slaughter Palin. I always think he is extremely off-putting, and that can really work agaisnt him. I'm watching Godzilla vs. Mothra. At this moment, Godzilla is winning!

[courtnyj]

Posted: 9/26/08 at 10:04pm

I still think Obama will lead McCain in the polls but I really wish Obama could kill it tonight...just for my peace of mind....I'm still scarred by the 2004 election.

[best12bars]

Posted: 9/26/08 at 10:05pm

What are the other debates about (besides foreign policy)? I can't remember.

[shira467]

Posted: 9/26/08 at 10:06pm

I'm loving the CNN audience meter.

[courtnyj]

Posted: 9/26/08 at 10:08pm

*changes channel*
Ooooh...the audience meter is cool.

[clever name]

Posted: 9/26/08 at 10:09pm

The next one is town hall, third one is domestic policy

[shira467]

Posted: 9/26/08 at 10:09pm

Ahmechidjns....achmedhinajdg....ahmadinejad....

[courtnyj]

Posted: 9/26/08 at 10:10pm

I wonder how they are measuring the responses.

[best12bars]

Posted: 9/26/08 at 10:11pm

The audience meter looks like some sort of bizarre shooting gallery.


EDIT: And the candidates are "flat-lining" underneath.

Updated On: 9/26/08 at 10:11 PM

[shira467]

Posted: 9/26/08 at 10:11pm

I'm in a haze by the meter...ooooooh, colors moving.

[clever name]

Posted: 9/26/08 at 10:12pm

Thanks shira! NBC just lost me to CNN!

[courtnyj]

Posted: 9/26/08 at 10:13pm

The meter seems to be telling me what I already assumed: Neither candidate is making much of an impact.

[courtnyj]

Posted: 9/26/08 at 10:14pm

If he says, "what senator Obama doesn't understand..." one more time I'm gonna deck him.