jfuh

This has been McCain's best debate yet, but yet, sadly, what have we learned from McCain about McCain?
Aeyers again? Acon again?
It seems that's been his strategy this debate, to launch a whole bunch of character attacks so that Obama would have to have to answer to them as opposed to presenting anything of the issues.
He definitely lost the middle ground but most likely gained the "kill him" "off with his head" and "terrorist" appeaser base.

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Yayasmom

Yes, of course! Good grief.

No, my mind is made up who I'm voting for so I didn't watch the debate. It was interesting to follow it online on this forum and others to see how partisan people can be.

Felicity

Finally. McCain brought it. There is no doubt McCain won on substance and knowledge as well as specifics. Obama treaded water.

Reverend_Hellh0und

I guess you missed where Obama opened the door to the discussion.

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WI Crippler

FWIW, Obama lacks composure as well. Tonight was the first night I found a channel doing split screen, and every time McCain opened his mouth, Obama would look off to the right and laugh. But I did think McCain's facial gestures were annoying as well.

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Felicity

This was the first time I saw Obama speechless. What was the point where he shook his head and waited a few beats before answering? I was so shocked that I've forgotten. Anyone remember?

jfuh

I must have, perhaps you can point to the line in the transcripts where Obama did just that?

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WI Crippler

I don't remember the topic, but yeah that one moment it looked like Obama wasn't going to respond. I don't think it was an area that was a sticking point of contention between the two.

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Reverend_Hellh0und

find me the transcript and I will show you.


Obama pre-emptivley brought up Ayers....


Right around..... 0234 hours zulu time....


http://www.debatepolitics.com/1057769772-post10.html

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Felicity

No...I don't remember the point, but it was not something they agreed on. I think he just didn't have a followup response, but I remember thinking that i was surprised Obama didn't jump to defend himself. I'm sure someone will replay it.