Hey Joe! You are the most popular plumber in America.
The way I see it.
Spread the wealth around definitely sounds bad, Obama had little to say there. McCain should have used the words "socialism" and "liberal". Obama looked bad, but it could have been worse had McCain gone for the kill.
Obama 0
McCain 1
Spending cuts was more of the same crap and I doubt Americans much care about the details put forth by the candidates. Obama gets the point for eloquence and for wisely bringing up Bush. Oof.
Although I did enjoy "if you wanted to run against Bush, you should have run 4 years ago". cute.
Why can't McCain just say "Obama you voted with your party 97% of the time". So much simpler. ugh.
Obama 2
McCain 1
The question that Bob posed about nasty ads, was an absolutely perfect setup. PERFECT. After 5 minutes of useless back and forth, McCain finally went for it. Put Obama on the defensive! Excellent work John! Took some courage, but it is about freakin' time. Obama spun it as he always spins it, but we actually know more details about this than the average American. McCain pursued it pretty well and tied it with ACORN, it was imperative to mention that in 2001 he was still unrepented. It was effective, I don't care what the CNN polls indicate.
Obama 0
McCain 1
The question of vice presidents. Paradox perhaps, but tables turned where Obama championed the old school experience and McCain defended the "bresh of freath air".
Obama could have pounced on her inexperience, but chose not to. McCain went after Biden's foreign policy, but I sincerely doubt that anyone cares. If Americans are comfortable with Obama's experience, I am sure Biden's is a mere nuisance.
Obama 0
McCain 0
Energy. Score on the unilateral dig, way to make him look green. Obama's answers were awfully long-winded on the matters of NAFTA. But alas, DRILL NOW BABY, because we will still be using oil in 10, 20, 30 years. Anyone who thinks otherwise is delusional.
Obama 1
McCain 2
Healthcare. This is probably Obama's strength as his socialized healthcare approach is very appealing to most Americans. Even though his plan will cost over 60 billion (still not sure how he plans to pay for all his programs) it just sounds very appealing. McCain's credit sounds weak in comparison and his vague prevention proposals don't resonate. The whole thing was a mess and it felt like McCain stepped into a mine field. The only notable thing that made me burst out laughing is McCain calling Barack "Senator Government". LOL!
Obama 2
McCain 0
Roe v Wade. McCain showed his weakness and his disregard for conservative judges and he is not gaining any brownie points from his base. I would prefer a moderate Supreme Court, but that is becauser I fear extremes.
Unfortunately Obama spun that one badly again, fact of the matter is that his voting record suggests that he is willing to allow infants die on the table. That is disturbing and I am very much pro-choice.
Obama 1
McCain 0
Education, I completely missed because my friend IMed me. My attention span is not commendable, so I will just give them both 1 point :)
Final comments. McCain should have attacked Obama, but he gave a very run of the mill statement. Obama pulled another Bush trick and good for him. I am sure it's working very well, since people are voting with their 401Ks rather than brains.
Results:
Obama: 5
McCain: 5
Spread the wealth around definitely sounds bad, Obama had little to say there. McCain should have used the words "socialism" and "liberal". Obama looked bad, but it could have been worse had McCain gone for the kill.
Obama 0
McCain 1
Spending cuts was more of the same crap and I doubt Americans much care about the details put forth by the candidates. Obama gets the point for eloquence and for wisely bringing up Bush. Oof.
Although I did enjoy "if you wanted to run against Bush, you should have run 4 years ago". cute.
Why can't McCain just say "Obama you voted with your party 97% of the time". So much simpler. ugh.
Obama 2
McCain 1
The question that Bob posed about nasty ads, was an absolutely perfect setup. PERFECT. After 5 minutes of useless back and forth, McCain finally went for it. Put Obama on the defensive! Excellent work John! Took some courage, but it is about freakin' time. Obama spun it as he always spins it, but we actually know more details about this than the average American. McCain pursued it pretty well and tied it with ACORN, it was imperative to mention that in 2001 he was still unrepented. It was effective, I don't care what the CNN polls indicate.
Obama 0
McCain 1
The question of vice presidents. Paradox perhaps, but tables turned where Obama championed the old school experience and McCain defended the "bresh of freath air".
Obama could have pounced on her inexperience, but chose not to. McCain went after Biden's foreign policy, but I sincerely doubt that anyone cares. If Americans are comfortable with Obama's experience, I am sure Biden's is a mere nuisance.
Obama 0
McCain 0
Energy. Score on the unilateral dig, way to make him look green. Obama's answers were awfully long-winded on the matters of NAFTA. But alas, DRILL NOW BABY, because we will still be using oil in 10, 20, 30 years. Anyone who thinks otherwise is delusional.
Obama 1
McCain 2
Healthcare. This is probably Obama's strength as his socialized healthcare approach is very appealing to most Americans. Even though his plan will cost over 60 billion (still not sure how he plans to pay for all his programs) it just sounds very appealing. McCain's credit sounds weak in comparison and his vague prevention proposals don't resonate. The whole thing was a mess and it felt like McCain stepped into a mine field. The only notable thing that made me burst out laughing is McCain calling Barack "Senator Government". LOL!
Obama 2
McCain 0
Roe v Wade. McCain showed his weakness and his disregard for conservative judges and he is not gaining any brownie points from his base. I would prefer a moderate Supreme Court, but that is becauser I fear extremes.
Unfortunately Obama spun that one badly again, fact of the matter is that his voting record suggests that he is willing to allow infants die on the table. That is disturbing and I am very much pro-choice.
Obama 1
McCain 0
Education, I completely missed because my friend IMed me. My attention span is not commendable, so I will just give them both 1 point :)
Final comments. McCain should have attacked Obama, but he gave a very run of the mill statement. Obama pulled another Bush trick and good for him. I am sure it's working very well, since people are voting with their 401Ks rather than brains.
Results:
Obama: 5
McCain: 5
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