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Anyone who watched the debate objectively, will acknowledge that they both did ok. The problem is McCain was not agressive enough, but he's not that type of individual. Will hurt himself with some voters, help him with others. They both are brilliant, but I disagree with their liberalism..
Thanks for the laugh. Funniest thing I've read all night.
Of all the things you can say McCain isn't, not agressive enough is not among them.
Both did equally bad when it came to linguistics and under the radar question-dodging tonight, but Obama made much stronger points on issues and was more direct with his answers. McCain came off as a bit cynical and attacking.
By the way, subject-verb agreement is your friend. I am a fellow Obama supporter, but am not bias in calling out grammar skills.
This is the first debate I watched, and Obama just DESTROYED McCain. McCain act like he has constipation of the brain, Obama was brilliant.
I totally agree. Concerning style and substance, Obama was clearly the winner.
McCain's demeanor is erratic. It's obvious he's nervous, uncomfortable, and a loose cannon.
On the other hand Obama was composed, low key, methodical, and thoughtful. I think these qualities are admirable.
Concerning substance, McCain's statement about being the only man capable and able to hunt down Osama bin Laden was ludicrous. Duh! Answers like, "We know what we have to do" concerning Social Security defies logic. Do we really know what to do? I don't think so.
I totally agree. Concerning style and substance, Obama was clearly the winner.
McCain's demeanor is erratic. It's obvious he's nervous, uncomfortable, and a loose cannon.
On the other hand Obama was composed, low key, methodical, and thoughtful. I think these qualities are admirable.
Concerning substance, McCain's statement about being the only man capable and able to hunt down Osama bin Laden was ludicrous. Duh! Answers like, "We know what we have to do" concerning Social Security defies logic. Do we really know what to do? I don't think so.
He has a 'secret plan' to find Osama, like Nixon had a secret plan to end the Vietnam war, both as bogus as the carrier.
Both did fine. McCain connected well with his supporters, and so did Obama with his. One is a liberal-socialist, and the other a slightly more conservative liberal.
A majority, 54 percent, said Obama seemed to be the stronger leader during the debate, to 43 percent for McCain. By a greater than two to one margin — 65 percent to 28 percent — viewers thought Obama was more likeable during the debate.
"Obama had made some gains on the leadership issue even before the debate," said CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. "McCain's advantage on leadership shrunk from 19 points in September to just five points this weekend. If Obama can use this debate to convince Americans that he is a stronger leader than McCain, he may be difficult to defeat."
To me, Obama came off wimpy still agreeing with McCain. Not commander-in-chief material at all. McCain's closing statement was strong, shows a lot of love and dedication for America. Something Obama severely lacks.
A majority, 54 percent, said Obama seemed to be the stronger leader during the debate, to 43 percent for McCain. By a greater than two to one margin — 65 percent to 28 percent — viewers thought Obama was more likeable during the debate.
"Obama had made some gains on the leadership issue even before the debate," said CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. "McCain's advantage on leadership shrunk from 19 points in September to just five points this weekend. If Obama can use this debate to convince Americans that he is a stronger leader than McCain, he may be difficult to defeat."
Neither candidate destroyed the other. Of course Nobama supporters think their golden boy wins every debate no matter who he's up against, but I'd say this debate had no clear blow coming from either side.
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