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Who/What's to Blame for Obama's Poor Debate Performance?

Who/What's to Blame for Obama's Poor Debate Performance?

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This poll is a little tongue in cheek, but I also find I'm genuinely curious about what people really think, given what I've heard in the news. I probably should make this an anonymous poll, but I think those are kinda boring, so it'll be public and multiple choice. The choices (minus my little commentaries) will be;

Obama (not prepared, etc)

Romney (he didn't show proper respect and/or too aggressive)

The Moderator

The Altitude in Denver

Screw you, X, Obama did great.

Other
 
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I voted Obama and Romney. Obama because it's his fault, he turned in a poor debate performance, and I doubt the altitude or the moderator had anything to do with it. I voted Romney because I think his strong start in the debate surprised Obama and he never really recovered afterward.
 
Two answers: Obama and "other."

Obama didn't do what he is capable of doing and ought to do as a man who wants a second term and who represents people like me who are voting for him. His performance pretty much solidifies my decision to not contribute to his campaign this time around. He hasn't fought hard enough for his constituency these past 3/4 years and he didn't fight hard enough during the first debate and it, quite frankly, pisses me off. As a result, he deserves most of the blame for not preparing adequately and not adjusting his approach during the debate.

I also include "other" as partially responsible - though less responsible than Obama. I think that the strategists who prepared him for debate probably failed and misjudged Romney's potential performance. Because of that, they deserve some of the blame. Another part of "other" is that I think the question is, at least, in part inherently flawed because it doesn't qualify what a "poor performance" is. I think Obama performed poorly in terms of not being aggressive/assertive enough and not being responsive enough to Romney. In other words, he failed at giving a **** - which, as I said before, pisses me off. However, I think substance-wise, he performed better than Romney.
 
ThePlayDrive said:
Two answers: Obama and "other."

Obama didn't do what he is capable of doing and ought to do as a man who wants a second term and who represents people like me who are voting for him. His performance pretty much solidifies my decision to not contribute to his campaign this time around. He hasn't fought hard enough for his constituency these past 3/4 years and he didn't fight hard enough during the first debate and it, quite frankly, pisses me off. As a result, he deserves most of the blame for not preparing adequately and not adjusting his approach during the debate.

I also include "other" as partially responsible - though less responsible than Obama. I think that the strategists who prepared him for debate probably failed and misjudged Romney's potential performance. Because of that, they deserve some of the blame. Another part of "other" is that I think the question is, at least, in part inherently flawed because it doesn't qualify what a "poor performance" is. I think Obama performed poorly in terms of not being aggressive/assertive enough and not being responsive enough to Romney. In other words, he failed at giving a **** - which, as I said before, pisses me off. However, I think substance-wise, he performed better than Romney.
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A fair point, but I did try to use wording that characterized the fairly widely accepted narrative that Obama did perform poorly (as opposed to just being intentionally incendiary).

I do appreciate the honest answers from everyone so far.
 
X Factor said:
A fair point, but I did try to use wording that characterized the fairly widely accepted narrative that Obama did perform poorly (as opposed to just being intentionally incendiary).

I do appreciate the honest answers from everyone so far.
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Yeah, I figured that's what you were doing. I just wanted to clarify. I have the same criticism of the narrative as its been represented in much of the media as well, fwiw.
 
My own flying experience in the past leads me to believe that it was indeed a disadvantage. Romney was smart to get there in advance.

Also, the main topic was the economy. Obama is stuck with his own past record and this limits his (promissory) options. Romney is an unknown factor so his promises like "creating 20 million jobs" and "revenue neutral tax cuts" are easier to make.

No question that Romney out-fantasized Obama in round one. When it comes to social issues, Obama will be able to out-promise Romney.

They are both pretty much full of **** IMHO.

If you vote for Specklebang, I promise no more taxes, 40 million new jobs and a chicken stuffed with pot.
 
X Factor said:
This poll is a little tongue in cheek, but I also find I'm genuinely curious about what people really think, given what I've heard in the news. I probably should make this an anonymous poll, but I think those are kinda boring, so it'll be public and multiple choice. The choices (minus my little commentaries) will be;

Obama (not prepared, etc)

Romney (he didn't show proper respect and/or too aggressive)

The Moderator

The Altitude in Denver

Screw you, X, Obama did great.

Other
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He reminds me of myself when I've gone into something ill-prepared. I'm putting my money on that. "Keep a low profile and hang back."
 
Well strictly on debating terms and keeping your interest Obama failed. Obama clouded the debate with facts, numbers, and a realistic portrayal of the situation. Obamas performance and indeed his campaign is based on the fact that these are complicated matters that call for complicated answers. Romney came on as nearly as moderate as Obama, but had simple nowhere answers that were easy to follow. The debate actually made me ponder--did the GOP seriously think anyone but Romney could have been their candidate this time around and survived that debate? I suspect Paul Ryan will pull similar stunts that Romney did during the VP debate and may even admit he was wrong on Medicare.
 
Seems like he underestimated his opponent.
 
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Other......
 
Simple. Obama's campaign has taken on the defense of the tiny margin. Obama is winning the election, but he's doing it on thin ice. His campaign is trying to preserve the lead it has rather than open it up on Romney. His debate performance was just that. Conserve the lead, do not try to expand it. This generally fails in politics and fails on the field (unless it's basketball, then bets are off). This isn't basketball where you can run the clock down and win.

The failure is on Obama and his campaign. Nothing more. Nothing less.
 
Obama & his lack of preparation. Plain and simple imo.
 
I just figured it out.

It was his wedding anniversary.

He must have ****ed the living **** out of Michelle and was simply too tired to debate.

I mean he did seem pretty tired :lol:
 
X Factor said:
This poll is a little tongue in cheek, but I also find I'm genuinely curious about what people really think, given what I've heard in the news. I probably should make this an anonymous poll, but I think those are kinda boring, so it'll be public and multiple choice. The choices (minus my little commentaries) will be;

Obama (not prepared, etc)

Romney (he didn't show proper respect and/or too aggressive)

The Moderator

The Altitude in Denver

Screw you, X, Obama did great.

Other
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How could anyone think it was other than Obama? I am confused.
 
I voted for the altitude just for the lols.

In think Biden is to blame because I think that he coached Obama for the debate. It will be verified if it is so after we see him and paul ryan head it off in 2 days.
 
obama totally Under estimated Romney, as if he himself believed Romney incapable of having an intelligent Debate, while
he, obama , was Under prepared and seemed over confident in his ability to Just be there and win the debate.
No_ones fault but his own.
 
No vote, as usual
Children play the "blame game", as usual
I'd like to think that our President is setting a "trap" for Romney....risky....risky...
IMO, it will be horrible for our nation if Romney becomes the new face of America.
 
I picked all the options except for Obama out of force of habit. For four years, everyone and everything has been responsible except, bingo, President Obama. He's blamed the Republicans, the Tea Party supporters, the lazy blacks, Americans in general, conservative veterans, corporations, businesses, religious people, rich people, and taxpayers but don't worry, he still has a few scapegoats to go. For the debate, he has the altitude, Lehrer not helping him out, and his horrible work load and late tee time.
 
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