Comments on: Lefties Concede Debate to McCain

by: Stanford Matthews

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 03:49:24 +0000

Someone else views the Iran portion of the debate as a critical error for Obama. You might like to read it.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/chi-kassdebatemccainobamasep28,0,6575954.column

by: Stanford Matthews

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:07:52 +0000

Watching the debate that exchange made me uncomfortable but I did not expect it to be critiqued as it has today. I thought the gifts each candidate received were rare personal gestures from grieving citizens that should not be part of the debate. However, I do agree that McCain addressed it as an honor whereas Obama was simply like a ‘me too’ blunder.

Thank you for stoppin’ in and the commentary.

by: BA

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:17:58 +0000

I tend to agree with what Bernie said.

McCain: This bracelet, I got it from a mother’s soldier. I had better luck than her son, I survived. What a honor it was for me to receive this medal from a mother.

Obama: Jim, I’ve got one too, just like you did.

It’s like complaining about your cold to a man stoically battling a terminal illness.

by: bernie

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:54:54 +0000

Obama’s “I gotta bracelet too” remark and inability to remember the soldier’s name was a major gaffe and will define the debate.

by: Stanford Matthews

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:30:37 +0000

I read many reports today from sources all over and most give a lot of credit to McCain for how he handled the debate. But as in my initial post on the topic I don’t expect much change in the campaign because of it.

Thanks Maggie

by: Maggie Thornton

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:15:45 +0000

RCP

It would be “interesting” to hear some of Obama’s stories, wouldn’t it? We know so little.

I thought McCain was very focused on every answer. I heard some criticism that the wasn’t passionate enough, but if you watched his face, he was indeed passionate and very serious about what he was saying.

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