Opinion Talk

By CDUB

September 26, 2008 10:49 PM | Link to this

Obama ripped it - Hands down

By Teanna

September 26, 2008 10:49 PM | Link to this

Barack Obama

By The Truth Hurts

September 26, 2008 10:52 PM | Link to this

Im a lifelong Dermocrat but after seeing the debate tonight Im voting Mccain..He looked and acted so much more presidential and I have to go with my gut….Mccain will definately make a better president and until i saw them both together my decesion was made. Obama looked angry and defensive and thats not the kind of President I want

By The Truth Hurts

September 26, 2008 10:53 PM | Link to this

Im a lifelong Dermocrat but after seeing the debate tonight Im voting Mccain..He looked and acted so much more presidential and I have to go with my gut….Mccain will definately make a better president and until i saw them both together my decesion was made. Obama looked angry and defensive and thats not the kind of President I want

By ND

September 26, 2008 10:53 PM | Link to this

Bob Barr

By AH

September 26, 2008 10:54 PM | Link to this

little berry lost. But at least he agreed with McCain a lot.

By BUM

September 26, 2008 10:55 PM | Link to this

Obama won this on graciousness and composure. Period. He was the adult in the room.

By keith

September 26, 2008 10:55 PM | Link to this

To Bibi : First of all, You know nothing about me. I’m very intelligent. I’m intelligent enough to have a very good job troubleshooting Servers for a very large computer company. The misspellings are because I’m working and typing on this board. I dont think you want to debate me on any of the issues that I stated in my post. Like I said, I served in the united states air force, and have first hand experience on that issue. So, please shut the F@##k up!

By The Man

September 26, 2008 10:56 PM | Link to this

Obama got Smoked!!! He looks like a angry black man…did you see the look on his face on some of those questions? He looked like he wanted to put a cap in McCain…..LOL That is NOT a presidential look !!!!!!!

By The Man

September 26, 2008 10:56 PM | Link to this

Obama got Smoked!!! He looks like a angry black man…did you see the look on his face on some of those questions? He looked like he wanted to put a cap in McCain…..LOL That is NOT a presidential look !!!!!!!

By The Man

September 26, 2008 10:57 PM | Link to this

Obama got Smoked!!! He looks like a angry black man…did you see the look on his face on some of those questions? He looked like he wanted to put a cap in McCain…..LOL That is NOT a presidential look !!!!!!!

By ObamaGirl

September 26, 2008 10:58 PM | Link to this

Obama won! McSame is stuck in the past. He came across as very condescending. Who cares who you’ve known for 35 years. Look at the mess that we’re in. And what’s the real reason that we invaded Iraq? I don’t recall “bringing about peace” as the reason!

Obama for President!

By Tareasa

September 26, 2008 10:58 PM | Link to this

Definately Barack Obama….he went there and said what we as Americans needed to hear from our next president. As a viewer, I appreciated him looking at me and the American people, while McCain was busy looking down and at the moderator. I am sick of the Bush administration, and it is time for change. Barack Obama is the change we need.

By gchobbs

September 26, 2008 10:59 PM | Link to this

Obama won and really showed that he has class. McCain was arrogant, condescending and old. “Mr. Obama does not understand”. Please which one graduated at the bottom of his class?

By Ruthless One

September 26, 2008 10:59 PM | Link to this

You people must be watching with blinders? Obama may have won the beginning arguments of the economy discussion, but as soon as McCain mentioned the amount of spending Obama wants to do (how do you think that will happen folks? Taxing us thats how!) it was over. McCain wiped his butt with Obama over foreign policy. It wasn’t even close.

McCain made Obama look particularly silly on the Iran discussion and talking directly to Iran’s leader. It was very clear who came off more presidential and kept citing their record and that was John McCain. Obama can’t cite much and thats just something he will have to live with.

Obama looked frustrated and rattled by the expressions he was giving on his face and constantly feeling the need to interrupt McCain on statements that were made. I say McCain won 66% to 33%. Obama may have won the economy argument, first 1/3, to begin with 33% and McCain won the foreign policy argument which was the last 2/3 of the discussion 66%.

By Truth

September 26, 2008 11:00 PM | Link to this

McCain showed a lot of arrogance.

Obama showed a lot of class.

McCain sounded defensive and tense.

Obama sounded confident and strong.

Seeing these two side by side really revealed their great differences. It was amazing.

An old bitter man and a young vibrant leader.

This election won’t even be close.

By Chris

September 26, 2008 11:02 PM | Link to this

Looks like the Obamaites are rigging this poll too…McCain won this debate hands down.

By Danielle

September 26, 2008 11:02 PM | Link to this

I think that Barack made great points on some points. Especially on the economy. Lets not forget that McCain and Bush have consistently been saying that the economy was strong. What happened? Did the economy go in the toilet last week? No. Very annoying, when I had to take out a loan for my mortgage. I don’t think either clearly won the debate. If I had to chose now, I would go with Obama. I am still undecided, but I think that the person that can bring us through less scathed is Obama. I am tired of hearing John McCain repeating his speeches about the vetos and making people famous. It seems that he just loves to repeat his inital speeches. He and Sarah Palin have been repeating the same things since the convention. Also lets not be so annoying saying that Barack doesn’t understand like he is stupid. I appreciated that Barack would point out when John was right, no one is all right and no one is all wrong. I am kinda tired of the He’s a devil and I’m an angel mentality! I still haven’t decided but I think I am pulling more toward Barack.

By McCain / Palin 08

September 26, 2008 11:05 PM | Link to this

Obama’s smartest comments:

I agree with John. I agree with Senator McCain

McCain wins!

By J Jones

September 26, 2008 11:05 PM | Link to this

How could anyone possibly consider Obama to lead the greatest and most powerful nation in the world. He is clearly not ready. McCain must win!!!

By David

September 26, 2008 11:05 PM | Link to this

While I am voting for Obama, I was disappointed in the debate. It seemed more like bickering for both candidates than real civil discourse, and often times both candidates deflected and never answered Jim’s questions.

Perhaps everyone was just too distracted by the financial meltdown this week, and they were both somewhat unprepared. Hopefully the next debate will be more enlightening.

By McCain / Palin 08

September 26, 2008 11:06 PM | Link to this

Obama’s smartest comments:

I agree with John. I agree with Senator McCain

McCain wins!

By McCain / Palin 08

September 26, 2008 11:06 PM | Link to this

Obama’s smartest comments:

I agree with John. I agree with Senator McCain

McCain wins!

By Bob

September 26, 2008 11:07 PM | Link to this

Poor Barry hadn’t been told he would be on a split screen, it seems. He mastered the Algore smirky twisty face look.

Back to IL fo ryou, Barry.

By Mary

September 26, 2008 11:07 PM | Link to this

Although I thought Obama could have been a little more forceful with his points, that can be a risky strategy because McCain did it and he came off as harsh. However, for those of use who are not as concerned with surface issues, such as personality traits, the bottom line is the issues.

McCain tried to distance himself from the Bush administration somewhat (HA!) - too little too late for that, buddy. McCain’s problem tonight is that he seemed inflexible - the very thing Bush is most guilty of. Obama has very specific plans about fixing the economy AND would obviously be willing to consider other ideas that might be more feasible. McCain made a point about Amercians having a choice about how their health care is provided. UH, exsqueeze me McCain, but how can you make choices about health care when you can’t freakin afford even the most basic health care. And I’m not talking about Medicaid and entitlements. I’m talking about working class people working two jobs to stay afloat without gov’t aid. They have no choices about health care cause they don’t have any.

Also, even though tonight’s debate was not about VP candidates, there’s no escaping that you can’t have just anyone in the VP slot - especially when you’re likely to keel over at a moment’s notice. Sorry folks, but Palin is about as ready to be VP as I am.

My 2 pennies is that Obama came out slightly on top tonight and far and above overall.

By Christopher Brown

September 26, 2008 11:08 PM | Link to this

This debate was pretty dull and close to even which is not to McCain’s advantage. He’s going in to the late rounds of a heavy weight fight. This whole economic mess is about GREEDY WHITE MEN. AT THE APEX OF EVERY MAJOR EVENT IS A WHITE MAN. SLAVERY,SAVINGS AND LOAN SCANDAL,WALL STREET CEO SCANDAL,MORTGAGE SCANDAL,BLACK WALL STREET IN OKLAHOMA CITY,GOLD DEBACLE IN THE EARLY 80’S AND NOW A FEAR DRIVEN BAILOUT. LETS CALL A SPADE A SPADE WHITE MEN HAVE RUINED OUR COUNTRY.

By Rick

September 26, 2008 11:11 PM | Link to this

Obama was taken to school. Not only did he have no idea what he was talking about and clearly McCain did, but Obama had to keep on going back to talking about drilling something he clearly doesn’t support (until maybe now). Wow, I never expected McCain to take a Harvard educated lawyer to school the way he did. Way to go McCain!!!

By S

September 26, 2008 11:15 PM | Link to this

McCain looked like an Old Man with old ideas. Another WAR Monger, like Bush. Obama looked Presidential and very intelligent and looked to the future while McCain is living in the past.

By Rick

September 26, 2008 11:15 PM | Link to this

Obama was smoked! Holy cow! Obama had the most p** off face after the debate that I have ever seen anyone show. He knows he was crushed! Wow, a big win for McCain!

By Ruthless One

September 26, 2008 11:15 PM | Link to this

* Christopher Brown *

Well at least we know where you come from and that is a place called Racistville! You are a complete jerk and probably blame the “White Man” when you have to take a crap too? Sounds to me like you need to do a little soul searching or do you even have a soul?

By Voice of Reason

September 26, 2008 11:16 PM | Link to this

I am a firm Obama supporter, but I think McCain was a slight bit stronger tonight.

And I would’ve put a foot in McCain’s butt with his condescending “Obama just doesn’t understand…” I would’ve JUMPED back with what I DO understand, McSame: Since your team has been in office, we’ve Gone from surplus to deficit; we went to an unnecessary war; our economy has tanked; jobs are lost; health care is in trouble; we are less respected in the world; you are so ashamed of your party and prez—you didn’t even mention him in your convention—you are going to be more of the same and God knows we can’t take more of Bush in McCain (and airhead Palin’s) body. I understand THAT.

Barack is a very nice man and was too gracious. Smart; informed on the issues—absolutely. But too nice.

By Mike

September 26, 2008 11:16 PM | Link to this

Obama was on the ropes during most of the debate, looked frustrated, and agreed with McCain on several points. Obama should stay in the Senate when McCain becomes President.

By junerivers

September 26, 2008 11:17 PM | Link to this

not only does “truth hurts” it lies as well.! McCain look every bit the part of a mean broken old man, beholden to a messed up past. Obama was on point and smart with his answers.McCain on the other hand was Mr.McGoo, only this time his vision was a wee bit better. lets send Grandpa to the shady rest where he belongs!

By Ruthless One

September 26, 2008 11:17 PM | Link to this

* Christopher Brown *

Well at least we know where you come from and that is a place called Racistville! You are a complete jerk and probably blame the “White Man” when you have to take a crap too? Sounds to me like you need to do a little soul searching or do you even have a soul?

By Elaine

September 26, 2008 11:21 PM | Link to this

When are the critics going to wake up about this election and stop trying to make the candidates look the negative. This race is all about race and not character. If you want something different then vote for Senator Obama. If you want more of the last eight years vote Senator McCain. That’s it end of story. What do you want America. Whatever we get we all are in the same mess trying to get out. America needs to stop fighting and take character lessons from China.

By shawn harris

September 26, 2008 11:22 PM | Link to this

Based on the polls after the debate, Obama won. I think that he was sharp when it came to the economy, much more than McCain. However, McCain was a little more knowledgeable in terms of war. If people can look beyond the color of skin and vote for the best candidate based simply on actions, Obama would still win. McCain proved that economically he was not strong, unless you asked him how to spend war dollars. I don’t know about you all, but I want to be able to buy gas and have money to spend and be able to pay my bills and not have to worry about this recession becoming a depression. You have to look at the whole package and the McCain/Palin ticket scares the hell out of me. I’m scared that he’s going to die before the end of the first term because of his health and age; and then theres the v.p. that doesn’t even know where Iraq is on the map and wasn’t quite familiar with the Bush Doctrine. Thats why poor people stay poor and the rich stay rich. Because people like McCain get nominated and elected into office due to plain old ignorance.

By e.

September 26, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this

Life long republican here and i must say McCain came off as a old, testy, mean old man. Not good for the country.Im voting for the new future of America. Barack Obama. McCain should be in a retirement . Playing shuffle board.

By catfish

September 26, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this

Obama eviscerated McCain

By Sheryl

September 26, 2008 11:24 PM | Link to this

Obama won the debate … Neither of them have presidential experience so the OJT comments are useless. Obama is the smarter, more educated, more precise candidate in this election. Everyone has a story to tell! I am a military veteran. Hearing Obama say he would not hesitate to move on the enemy made me feel safe again! I have not felt this within the last eight years. We need to know and understand our enemy, does McCain understand that?

By I'm Black

September 26, 2008 11:26 PM | Link to this

I’m black so I’m gonna vote for Obama like all of you other black people.

I don’t have to have a good reason either!

Go black! Down with the whites!

By A WHITE MAN SAYS

September 26, 2008 11:26 PM | Link to this

Replying to - Christopher Brown September 26, 2008 11:08 PM

I am a WHITE MAN and I’ll tell you what, I am going to start the NAAWP, WET, The United Caucasian College Fund.

What a racist individual you are!!

It was said there are people out there that would not vote for Obama because he was black. The WSJ poll yesterday showed almost a split across the whites but 93% blacks voting for Obama. Obviously, Obama is getting there vote only based on his skin color.

By sandy

September 26, 2008 11:26 PM | Link to this

Obama smoked the old man but I’m really really looking forward to next Thursday’s debate between his maverick running mate caribu barbie and Sen. Bide.. That’s if she doesn’t drop out or call in sick with cramps or something.

By Killdozer

September 26, 2008 11:27 PM | Link to this

Was McCain wearing one of those Astronaut diapers tonight? I didn’t think a normal “depends” could hold up for 90 minutes of having Barack Obama beat the Cr*p out of you on national television. Poor old man. I hope he didn’t develop diaper rash!

Obama destroyed him tonight, just like he’ll blow him away on November 4th LANDSLIDE!!!!

By A. Douglas

September 26, 2008 11:27 PM | Link to this

John McCain came across very rude, and arrogant and not once did he look at his opponent. And will continue this filthy invasion in Iraq. This is not the man who I would want sit in the Oval Office.

By NDNGRL

September 26, 2008 11:27 PM | Link to this

Barack Obama is a REAL MAN. Not only was his debate priceless, he has the CLASS ACT to look at McCain as he spoke and to come out and shake his hand FIRST. After the debate, Obama went straight to McCain FIRST to shake his hand and McCain, being the typical Republican that he is, still wouldn’t even look at Obama. And let’s not forget, when Barack and Michelle went up to the McCain’s FIRST to say good night, and the entire audience cheered and stood up for BARACK OBAMA.

Barack graduated top of the class at HARVARD LAW SCHOOL and McCain barely could graduate.

McCain is SO Washington. WE need a young, fresh new state of mind.

BARACK OBAMA!!! 11/4/2008

By Mary

September 26, 2008 11:28 PM | Link to this

McCain looked more presidential? Yes, because all the past presidents have been caucasian males. That’s a clear advantage for him. Is the fact that he looks pretty much like all the past presidents a good reason to vote for him? I guess if you’re that small minded, go for it. If you think the last few years have been kind of rough on you and your loved ones and you can’t take too much more, you might need to get past what all the other presidents have “looked” like. FUNDAMENTALLY, McCain and Bush are two birds of a feather and Bush’s reign has not been good for the average joe.

By sam

September 26, 2008 11:28 PM | Link to this

“I have to go with my gut,” says The Truth Hurts. We’ve suffered a know-nothing, anti-intellectual, impulsive, go-with-your-gut President for the last 8 years and it got us 9-11, Iraq Invasion, Monica Goodling, Jack Abramoff, worst economy in years, etc., etc. Now would be a good time to go with a more enlightened approach to administering a government. It’s OK to vote for the intelligent guy. Really, it is. Besides, President Palin should scare the bejabbers out of anyone remotely reality based.

By Jen

September 26, 2008 11:29 PM | Link to this

(1) McCain claimed Obama didn’t understand the difference between a strategy and a tactic but…the surge is a tactic to achieve the overall strategy in Iraq…duh….so he was WRONG.

(2) McCain admitted on national television that America has been torturing prisoners.

(3) McCain managed to slip in his POW status.

By Deborah

September 26, 2008 11:29 PM | Link to this

Obama continues to convince me he is an arrogant, angry, young man who has a lot to learn before he could possibly be ready to run this nation. He talks a lot but speaks very little.

By Linda

September 26, 2008 11:29 PM | Link to this

Obama won, but McCain likes to say that he’s not experience enough, well what about Palin?????????????????

By Iowill

September 26, 2008 11:30 PM | Link to this

Barack Obama. Hands down. McCain was doddering, snide, mean spirited and retreated to the same 7 talking points he’s been using since the convention.

By g wildy

September 26, 2008 11:32 PM | Link to this

If Obama wins the election, this country will be an “obama”nation!!

By Luther Brixton

September 26, 2008 11:32 PM | Link to this

McCain’s naivete in foriegn policy, as usual, was quite astounding. And, as usual, the “liberal media” mistakes his age and anger issues for “wisdom.”

The Iraq fiasco costing America a billion dollars a week is due to McCain’s stupidity in foriegn affairs — Obama was clear-headed enough to be against the Iraqi nation-building adventure.

McCain is terrified of talking to world leaders without pre-conditions. Obama is a man who can enter a conversation without demanding to control what’s discussed.

McCain doesn’t know Ahmadinejad is NOT the leader of Iran. The Mullah’s are the governing body. Does McCain and his uneducated followers forget about Ayatollah Khomeini in 1980? Are all Republicans on drugs?

McCain brings to foreign policy the level of understanding as George W Bush and Joe Lieberman. To them, all war is awesome and fun. The fact that their decisions, like Iraq, weaken US national security and strengthen Iran is of no concern to them. That’s not change you can believe — that’s doing Osama Bin Laden’s bidding!

By John McCain

September 26, 2008 11:36 PM | Link to this

OK!!! Ok…so im going a little senile….Sarah will pick up the slack…

By Jack

September 26, 2008 11:36 PM | Link to this

John McCain Period. John is Right How many times do we have to hear that? Barry tried to make it as they were on the same level. Barry will never be the same level as John McCain. Grow up Barry.

By Jim

September 26, 2008 11:38 PM | Link to this

I don’t get the notion that McCain looked more presidential. I thought he came off like an out-of-touch old man lacking in leadership skills. America is looking for leadership, and I think Obama demonstrated an air of leadership. Obama also had a theme throughout the debate of concern for the average American, whereas McCain’s theme seemed akin to an old man telling fishing stories.

By Bill

September 26, 2008 11:38 PM | Link to this

Interesting faceoff between 2 canidates who will lead the USA through a very trying 4 years in office. The debate was moderated well. My opinion is Senator McCain had a slight edge over Senator Obama. AJC PLEASE fix your vote tally screen so it can’t be stuffed with multiple clicks.

By Deborah

September 26, 2008 11:39 PM | Link to this

Palin is not running for president - Obama is and he is just NOT ready. And why in the world is it ok for a black person to talk so much about race. Could you people move on and talk about today and not yesterday. You don’t know a darn thing about slavery. You do know a lot about entitlement though and this man is not entitled to win this race

By ed

September 26, 2008 11:40 PM | Link to this

Longtime conservative (unaffiliated with any party), and I will be voting for Obama this year. Obama calmly laid out his case with provable facts instead of asserting petty, schoolyard accusations. Also, given the way each has run their campaign thus far (Obama—steady hand on the tiller; McCain—full time Drama Queen), Obama is the more conservative candidate. The U.S. could stand calm, intelligent, rational, thoughtful, and in charge anytime, but now more than ever. It’s Obama for this small “c” conservative.

By vm

September 26, 2008 11:40 PM | Link to this

Jim Lehrer won the debate. Neither candidate showed anything.

By mtsmith

September 26, 2008 11:42 PM | Link to this

Senator Obama won. His answers were clear and concise, factually-based. His demeanor was serious, yet calm. McCain sneered too much.

By pHred

September 26, 2008 11:42 PM | Link to this

…yup…he ripped it…and stunk up the joint like a rectal zephyr (which carries more content than his experience and/or his policy positions). This guy is vacuous!

By politically correct

September 26, 2008 11:43 PM | Link to this

I am a war veteran. Someone please tell McCain to stop dwelling on his capture as a war veteran. It is clear that after tonight, Obama is more focused on the American family. How about a spending freeze? McCain you are sure to win. Maybe we can all save our money. We will be rich if we can just hold out for a year or two.

By shampoovta

September 26, 2008 11:46 PM | Link to this

“I have a bracelet too!”

What a maroon.

By politically correct

September 26, 2008 11:47 PM | Link to this

McCain has so many stories to tell, someone please make a movie.

By junebug

September 26, 2008 11:47 PM | Link to this

McCain is the wimmer tonight… what are Americans thinking supporting Obama. He has been in the Senate for less than 2 years and 19 months of his term, he has been running for president. He has NO experience for the job and I totally agree with McCain when stating that Obama doesn’t understand. Obama is talking the talk but cannot walk the walk. McCain is the only candidate for the job. Wake up folks!!

By jennifer

September 26, 2008 11:47 PM | Link to this

McCain won easily. Obama looked and talked a fool, smirking and grimacing like the ninny he is. I am ashamed of America for even thinking about voting for this unqualified low level thug.

America, wake up NOW! I am a long time independent voting MCCAIN/PALIN with pride.

By Concerned Kyle

September 26, 2008 11:48 PM | Link to this

McCain didn’t look at Obama because he doesn’t respect him - I don’t respect him either - I don’t necessarily agree with McCain, but I do respect what the man has been through.

Obama is a talking points moron that says what he thinks will get him elected - McCain is probably the same.

Someone needs to actually run that says “Look, things are kind of “f-ed” up and we have to fix them - Props to Obama for talking about rebuilding infrastructure - we need it —- Props to McCain for saying we can’t show weakness to arab murderers who want nothing more than to kill each and every one of us…

Obama actually said that we should refer the Russian / Georgian crisis to the UN Security Council - yeah, I am sure the RUSSIAN seat on that council won’t exercise it’s VETO -

I liked McCain’s idea of the UN for Freely Elected governments - that would be a plus - no more too bit dictators running around spouting off at the UN.

What are all of you doves going to say when Iran takes Israel off the map? What are you going to say when NY is a smoldering ash pit? Let’s sit down and talk this over?

McCain is no great choice, but the alternative is a man who is going to destroy the economy, gut the defenses of the country, and take all of the money that people sacrafice their lives and risk their entire future to create and give it to those fat asses who want to sit around and watch BET and Maury Povich all day, complaining about how unfair it is that someone else who studied their a* off in college, risked (and probably lost once or twice) everything they had to create a job for that very same fat a* makes more money than they do.

It is insane that this is where we are…. Think I’ll just go pour a stiff drink and see how the two whiz kids do in the VP debate - those two don’t have an IQ of 140 combined…

By barak

September 26, 2008 11:49 PM | Link to this

Since I haven’t seen ANY screaming headlines ANYWHERE that SHOUT OSAMA WINS! nor have I seen anything at all in lower case giving it to McCain, I HAVE TO SAY THE F*** LIBERAL AJC IS THE BUNCH OF F*** S** THAT THEY ALWAYS ARE AND F*** YOU.

By Lanny

September 26, 2008 11:50 PM | Link to this

Obama hasn’t convinced me to vote for him, but after watching him tonight I think he’d be more likely to sell me an expensive vacuum cleaner. His confident and polished veneer mask his apparent empty core.

By jerome

September 26, 2008 11:52 PM | Link to this

It doesnt take a rocket scientist to judge who won this debate, but by the looks of some of these post, maybe it does. Barry showed once again that he has no answers, only talk of change, but no way to get there. In my opinon he has too little experience. For someof you to say that he won the debate, you must be dreaming, or narrow minded, or viewing with blinders. Which is how I thought it would be. Why is it that 98% of black voters vote democratic, but every other race on the planet is divided? I’ve never understood that one. Any thoughts?

By SX

September 26, 2008 11:53 PM | Link to this

Obama WON!…For those who thought McCain won, let review: 1. He doesn’t CRAP about the US finanical system. 2. His old aazzz is still living in the Ronald Regan days. 3. The only thing he can say about Iraq is the “surge”. You have to really br truthful with yourself and your fellow American…do we even care about Iraq and the surge??? h*ll no…bring our troops HOME. And by the way…what does “winning the war mean? There is no victory/win in war. 4. His tax plan ONLY benefits the rich. 5. His has no plan for healthcare. 6. He did not say a single word all the Bailout meeting this week.

I have respect for my elders, in which McCain being 72 he falls in the category but, clearly McCain is out of touch with most Americans. He just need to go retire and drive 1 of his 13 cars or go live in 1 of his 7 house.

SW

By Mike In Woodstock

September 26, 2008 11:53 PM | Link to this

WELCOME TO ISLAM!

I hope we become like Saudi Arabia and make it illegal for women to drive!

Woo Hoo!

By kill

September 26, 2008 11:53 PM | Link to this

Barack graduated top of the class at HARVARD LAW SCHOOL and McCain barely could graduate.

Rather have last in class from Naval Academy than ANY F*** LAWYER. KILL ALL LAWYERS. MC CAIN PALIN—EXECUTIVES. NIG NOG/HAIR TRANSPLANT—LAWYERS.

By Jeromiah

September 26, 2008 11:55 PM | Link to this

why is it that 98% of black voters (that vote) vote democratic, while every other race on the planet is divided? I’ve never understood that one. Any thoughts?

By willie

September 26, 2008 11:55 PM | Link to this

McCain for the most part was the winner. He looked and sounded much more presidential and displayed a command of the issues that only experience and maturity can render…something Obama, in spite of all the coaching and practicing, cannot match. If anyone can’t see that Barrack, while appearing to be a nice guy with a great demeanor and public image, isnt ready to be the president of this country. He needs to cook a while longer. McCain is the the clear choice here.

By dd

September 26, 2008 11:58 PM | Link to this

What I saw tonight and am reading here on this blog are the very people that got this country in the mess that we face today.

Did you hear either candidate take any responsibility whatsoever for the current condition of the USA?

That, folks is a REAL leader. Be a man and admit your mistakes and vow to do something about it.

I will not vote for either and all of you here are so partisan it’s pathetic.

Just please go away and get ready for American Idol or something!!

By undecided in iowa

September 27, 2008 12:00 AM | Link to this

I have to say that Obama looked much more polished and like he had a broader understanding of the topics. McCain seemed too dependent on his past experiences to lend him credibility when he didn’t seem to have any new ideas. I was really expecting Obama to look out of his league against McCain, but he held his own and looked comfortable. McCain seemed to talk in circles and not really have a clear point…especially when he was talking about the economy, which is my main concern. I wish we could have McCain for defense and Barack for the economy, but I guess that can’t happen. But what it seems like is that so far I have to go with Barack. He knows more about the economy than McCain and seems to know more about defense than McCain knows about the economy. Barack will be great for the economy and good on defense, whereas McCain seems like he will be great on defense but horrible for the economy. I look forward to seeing more debates!

By Kathryn

September 27, 2008 12:00 AM | Link to this

Obama completely outclassed McCain in this debate just like he’s done in the entire campaign. They’re not even in the same league. Obama seemed SO much more Presidential not to mention being a thousand times more intelligent and grounded. McCain has a towering ego and basic immaturity on top of the same Dumya gut check decision style. ENOUGH!!!

By SHUT

September 27, 2008 12:02 AM | Link to this

“By Mike In Woodstock

I hope we become like Saudi Arabia and make it illegal for women to drive!”

I HOPE WE BECOME LIKE AMERICA WAS AND MAKE IT ILLEGAL FOR WOMEN TO VOTE!

By SHUT

September 27, 2008 12:03 AM | Link to this

“By Mike In Woodstock

I hope we become like Saudi Arabia and make it illegal for women to drive!”

I HOPE WE BECOME LIKE AMERICA WAS AND MAKE IT ILLEGAL FOR WOMEN TO VOTE!

By SHUT

September 27, 2008 12:04 AM | Link to this

“By Mike In Woodstock

I hope we become like Saudi Arabia and make it illegal for women to drive!”

I HOPE WE BECOME LIKE AMERICA WAS AND MAKE IT ILLEGAL FOR WOMEN TO VOTE!

By SHUT

September 27, 2008 12:04 AM | Link to this

“By Mike In Woodstock

I hope we become like Saudi Arabia and make it illegal for women to drive!”

I HOPE WE BECOME LIKE AMERICA WAS AND MAKE IT ILLEGAL FOR WOMEN TO VOTE!

By SHUT

September 27, 2008 12:04 AM | Link to this

“By Mike In Woodstock

I hope we become like Saudi Arabia and make it illegal for women to drive!”

I HOPE WE BECOME LIKE AMERICA WAS AND MAKE IT ILLEGAL FOR WOMEN TO VOTE!

By ATL Lady

September 27, 2008 12:04 AM | Link to this

Obama kicked butt! This was supposed to be McCain’s strong point. He did not come out a power house and anyone who believes he did I questioned what debate they were looking at.

By undecided in iowa

September 27, 2008 12:08 AM | Link to this

I have to say that Obama looked much more polished and like he had a broader understanding of the topics. McCain seemed too dependent on his past experiences to lend him credibility when he didn’t seem to have any new ideas. I was really expecting Obama to look out of his league against McCain, but he held his own and looked comfortable. McCain seemed to talk in circles and not really have a clear point…especially when he was talking about the economy, which is my main concern. I wish we could have McCain for defense and Barack for the economy, but I guess that can’t happen. But what it seems like is that so far I have to go with Barack. He knows more about the economy than McCain and seems to know more about defense than McCain knows about the economy. Barack will be great for the economy and good on defense, whereas McCain seems like he will be great on defense but horrible for the economy. I look forward to seeing more debates!

By big bad john

September 27, 2008 12:09 AM | Link to this

McCain was clearly the winner. He was the only one with precise answers on how he plans to achieve what he’s laid out. Barak only talks of dreams and change, but I’ve yet to hear how he plans to get there. Also, he still can’t admit that all of these ideas he has will cost the american tax payers billions of dollars. I’m an independant and after tonight I’ve made my decision. i dont see how someone can keep up with these 2 campaigns and follow tonights debate and honestly say that Barack Hussein Obama is ready to be the next president of the best and most powerful country in the world ,,, god help us if that happens. Remember the reaction from blacks when OJ was aquitted???

By willie

September 27, 2008 12:11 AM | Link to this

Basically….if you were for McCain you thought he won, and if you were for Obama you thought he won….and if you were truly undedcided…you must truly have problems making up your mind about anything. Debates are dog and pony shows…experience and track record speak volumes, not too much else matters.

By Jen

September 27, 2008 12:12 AM | Link to this

Barack Obama - Gentleman Boxer

John McCain - Grumpy Old Man

By Eric

September 27, 2008 12:17 AM | Link to this

DID ANYONE NOTICE THAT MCCAIN NEVER REALLY SAID WHAT HE WOULD DO TO CHANGE TO ECONOMY. WHEN ASKED ABOUT FOREIGN POLICIES, MCCAIN KEEP REFERRING TO RONALD REAGAN AND DECISIONS HE MADE 25 YEARS AGO. IF MILITARY SURGE WAS A SUCCESS WHY ARE WE STILL IN IRAQ? REPULICANS CAN SPIN THIS ALL THEY WANT, OBAMA WON!!!

By kat

September 27, 2008 12:17 AM | Link to this

Obama came across to me like a shifting but very skillful liar - denying so many of his prior statements and positions - he is very good at spin - but I like and trust McCain - he seems like a straight shooter - willing to admit prior mistakes and saying it like it is. I’d trust him more than Obama who looks like he rehearsed to death all of his answers and was just spitting out his advisors’ talking point scripts.

By JP

September 27, 2008 12:18 AM | Link to this

How did Sen. Obama outclass Sen.McCain? He kept calling him “John” rather than addressing him as “Senator McCain.” This was a presidential debate, not some 6th grade debate to run for jr. high student counsel.

By Jen

September 27, 2008 12:19 AM | Link to this

big bad john just by you saying barack HUSSEIN obama tells me you’re a liar about being independent or undecided….you’ve been in the tank for mccain the whole time.

No FcCain Way, dude…

By James

September 27, 2008 12:22 AM | Link to this

Hmmmm… Gentleman Boxer? What the he** is that? McCain has so much more knowledge and experience- Poor Obama got beat up on. Don’t come into the ring if you can’t take the hits- or the truth. Gentleman boxer?

By Susan

September 27, 2008 12:26 AM | Link to this

If you don’t care that your taxes will skyrocket and that the only “change” you will have is in your pocket, then vote Obama. You aren’t voting for the best candidate. You are voting for COLOR and we see what that has done to many of the metro counties here in Georgia. THINK people. Stop voting color. You will be sorry for a long time if you vote Obama. GO MCCAIN/PALIN. We need you! More now than ever!!!

By keithb

September 27, 2008 12:28 AM | Link to this

JP: Simple answer to your question. When someone shows no respect by not looking at you face to face, you show him no respect by not acknowleding his title. Face me like a man or get treated like a boy. It’s called intellectual warfare.

By Jip

September 27, 2008 12:28 AM | Link to this

Ahhhh, Jen- Barack’s middle name IS HUSSEIN. You might want to learn a little more about who you are voting for before you accuse someone of name-calling.

By Shelly

September 27, 2008 12:29 AM | Link to this

Obama won. But I’m tired of hearing McCain say that he’s not experience, especially when he has chosen someone like (Palin) that can’t even give an intelligent interview. I could do better that what she’s doing.

By gayle

September 27, 2008 12:30 AM | Link to this

How many more times do we have to hear about “victory in Iraq”? We are not fighting a country, we are fighting an ideology. And once more, Iraq did not attack this country in 2001. The man who did it still roams free thumbing his nose at this country and the rest of the free world.

By saying so over and over again, McCain married himself forever to the failed policies of Bush. He can say he’s a Maverick or that he is not Miss Congeniality, but he is and will forever be Bush’s boy.

I’m not crazy about Obama, but I am desperate for new leadership and a new direction in this country. McCain is more of the same. I can’t take 4 more years of this mess.

By Jen

September 27, 2008 12:31 AM | Link to this

Yeah, Gentleman Boxer…he was a gentleman the whole time yet he knows how to give the 1 -2 -3 punch!

McCain only knows how to put his head down, growl, and swing.

As for KNOWLEDGE….McCain is the one who said the surge was a strategy and not a tactical procedure…what a doofus!

By robc

September 27, 2008 12:33 AM | Link to this

I found it sad that Obama felt it necessary to compare many things to China. He mentioned the fact that the Chinese launched a rocket and put men in orbit this week, guess he forgot we already have people in the space station and put a man on the moon in 1969. He talks of the Chinese infrastructure as if they have done great things, made great strides, but step outside the cities and there is no infrastructure that is comparable to any small town in the USA. He talked of cutting spending, balancing the budget, but I guess he forgot that he is currently in the part of the government that can actually do that. He spoke of energy independence, but his plan is right on par with everyone driving a flintstone mobile. In the past 2 weeks Obama spoke with pride that he comes from the Chicago style of politics, and unless you have your head in the sand, you know Chicago is and has been full of some of the most corrupt politicians this country has ever known. Obama told the country what he thinks the country wants to hear, but he has no real plan of action. He is an empty suit who was not qualified to be a state senator, let alone the POTUS. Here is his new slogan Go ahead and pull the plug on America, Obama 08

By precious

September 27, 2008 12:33 AM | Link to this

Obama won hands down. McCain looked like a snide older version of Bush with the same cross-eyed look on his face. He needs to sit down and retire somewhere. Who cares about what happened 25 to 100 years ago, get in the present. He’s so old that he can’t even look to the present and never will look toward the future. Everytime he spoke I saw George Bush, by the way the worse President ever (not even Harding was worse). He will go down in history as a babbling fool and McCain is his evil twin. Birds of a feather flock together!

By Jen

September 27, 2008 12:34 AM | Link to this

Jip…DUH, we all know that’s his middle name but in America the only people who call people by their full names are angry parents and anti-Obama people who want to draw a spurious correlation between Obama and Osama….duh

Oh, and McCain admitted on national (maybe international) television that America has tortured prisoners. Yup, yup!

By dpears

September 27, 2008 12:36 AM | Link to this

for real mccain is yesterday news and that was’nt worth reading about he agrees w/ bush on alot of issues & he’s a IDIOT ,do you want a repeat 4 mo NOT,we need a brillant mind w/ a great economic plan + other situations like ending this COSTLY war, which is broke us$$$$$$$$$$ OBAMA has that brilliance, mcain just knows someone well alot of people hell he’s close 2 80 years old he should be 4 real how many do you call for advise that age versus a man in his 40’s (prime vs. over the hill to me,you know sometimes i wish OBAMA was white this would’nt be CLOSE dam shame that alot of people wish it was still the 1800’s BUT IT’S NOT and it’s not about black or white but RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Rob in LaGrange

September 27, 2008 12:37 AM | Link to this

All Obama proved again is that he is an empty suit and a fast talker with no record of accomplishment other than buying votes for ACORN. Used car salesmen are fast talkers too. McCain’s record proves he can talk the talk AND walk the walk. McCain is the only thouroughbred in race for POTUS.

By Paul

September 27, 2008 12:40 AM | Link to this

Duh, Jen is the perfect example of an Obama voter- DUH!

By Eric

September 27, 2008 12:47 AM | Link to this

REPULICANS GET A GRIP, FOR 8 YEARS MCCAIN VOTED 95% OF THE TIME WITH YOUR PRESIDENT BUSH. HE CAN’T DENY THAT, BECAUSE IT’S ON TAPE. NOW HE DOESN’T EVEN WANT TO BE SEEN WITH OR AFFILIATED WITH PRESIDENT BUSH, BECAUSE OF THE ECONOMIC CRISIS HE’S PUT US IN. AND TO ALL THE IDIOTS THAT KEEP SUGGESTING PEOPLE VOTING FOR OBAMA BECAUSE HE’S BLACK THAT’S FOOLISH, WE WANT CHANGE NO MATTER WHAT RACE.

By Joe S.

September 27, 2008 12:47 AM | Link to this

Senator Obama crushed Senator McCain on a topic that was supposedly McCain’s forte. All while Gov. Palin watched from a bar that was open only to ticket-holders. What a sad day for the Republicans.

By Joe S.

September 27, 2008 12:48 AM | Link to this

Senator Obama crushed Senator McCain on a topic that was supposedly McCain’s forte. All while Gov. Palin watched from a bar that was open only to ticket-holders. What a sad day for the Republicans.

By Rob in LaGrange

September 27, 2008 12:52 AM | Link to this

Shelly,

Since you can do a better job than Palin I strongly encourage you run for mayor of your town and then become the first female governor of Georgia. After you’ve accomplished that get back to me and we can discuss the merits of your job versus the job Palin’s done.

By Keith

September 27, 2008 12:53 AM | Link to this

Alright, I’ve heard enough about the tax issues. Just to put the tax arguements to rest, go to this website that yahoo posted about 3 hrs ago, put in all of your tax information, and then tell me who is gonna give you the most tax breaks. Go to http://www.electiontaxes.com/ and then post what you think about who is gonna give you the most tax breaks on this blog! It may be a small(or large) tax break depending on how much you make, but check it out for yourselves…. Educate yourselves people, and don’t be blinded by foolishness!

By Jen

September 27, 2008 12:54 AM | Link to this

Come on, Paul, you’re just trying to take a shot and you missed!

I’m right, you’re wrong….about the use of middle names and Barack’s, in particular….and about strategy vs tactics…and about McCain admitting America has tortured prisoners (an issue that infuriates me as I have always believed that America sets the moral standard).

So, stop your cheap, stupid shot on my sarcastic use of the word “duh” after Jip sarcastically used, “ahhhhh”, especially after so many anti-Obama folks like to make fun of Obama for his use of “ah” and “uh” while he’s thinking before he speaks….

Sorry, didn’t work out for ya!

By keithb

September 27, 2008 12:55 AM | Link to this

Any man that doesnt know how to check and send and email in this day and age scares me. He is way out of touch with reality. Let’s be real people, you dont change after 26 years in the same spot unless you are kicked out. This is McCains last run until the grimm reaper taps him and he is desperate to win. Just look at his VP pick. He is doing anything to win and really doesnt care about how he leaves America when he dies. Hell, I could care less after I’m dead too. Obama was cool and calm, and McCain was mad and grumpy. If I was hiring between the two, I would rather hire the person with the cooler head, cause a grumpy old fart would be hinderance cause he is stuck in his old ways.

By Mike

September 27, 2008 12:59 AM | Link to this

McCain won hands down.
Obama on the defensive all night. Obama wants to tax business and earners to stimulate the economy. Class envy crap. Is it wrong to own a nice car or a boat? Doesn’t someone have a job building that car or boat? Taking tax money away from the producers and giving it to the takers does not stimulate anything. On foreign policy it was a man against a child. McCain has lived foreign policy and Obama has painfully little experience here. If Obama had been in charge on September 12th, we would have been hit by the terrorists several times while he showed everyone how well he could speak. This debate was not close. McCain did so well that MSNBC has called it a tie. HA! Republicans win again!

By JB

September 27, 2008 1:01 AM | Link to this

McCain clearly won this debate. McCain showed clear leadership. Obama seem to be the follower by saying “I agree with John” many times like he did in the debates with Hillary. Obama was better in this debate than he was in past debates but it is clear that this is still a weak area for him.

By Rob in LaGrange

September 27, 2008 1:09 AM | Link to this

‘Change’ = Socialism. If you want that I strongly encourage you to consider moving to France.

By Jen

September 27, 2008 1:22 AM | Link to this

Yeah, Rob, because all that deregulation is really working for your retirement…

By politics as usual

September 27, 2008 1:26 AM | Link to this

hey John,where can i get some petro?I know you know.

By Uhhhhbomba

September 27, 2008 1:26 AM | Link to this

Obomba was acting like a 7 year old ghetto rat. Uhhhh uhhh uhhhh. Typical thug

By Smack Obama

September 27, 2008 1:26 AM | Link to this

McCain did great, Obama looked so pathetic and didn’t know what he was talking about.

LMAO!

By gadawg

September 27, 2008 1:27 AM | Link to this

Black, voting for a half breed raciest muslim and his angry racist nappy headed ho wife just because they are black shows just what a raciest ingnorant nitwit you are.

By thugz in da atl hood

September 27, 2008 1:29 AM | Link to this

The thugs on here will defend their hero thug…no matter how much he stutters.

By Steve

September 27, 2008 1:34 AM | Link to this

I hate to say it, but my strongest impression was how old Senator McCain is. I respect his age and experience, but it’s scary thinking of him being president, especially given who he has picked for the VP slot. A few people may still believe that Governor Palin is qualified to be vice president; I don’t know anyone who believes that she is remotely qualified to be president.

It’s also clear that Senator McCain needs a Joe Biden type as his VP to rein him in when he flies off the handle; Palin has neither the judgment nor the influence with him to play that role.

Senator McCain also failed to address two key questions:

(1) How can we afford to continue to pump billions of dollars into the war in Iraq in the middle of a severe financial crisis?

(2) How will a man who has bitterly opposed any government regulation of the marketplace throughout his entire political career be able to lead us out of a financial crisis which was brought about by the deregulation that McCain and his party pushed through?

Finally, what’s up with Senator McCain’s bitter, sarcastic tone, snide remarks, and refusal to look at Senator Obama? I thought that McCain had pledged to take the high road and conduct an intelligent, adult campaign, but it looks like he is channelling Karl Rove.

By L.D.

September 27, 2008 1:34 AM | Link to this

I saw Obama destroy McCain hands down, and the main think most are forgetting it was Republicans that created the mess we now face and like Hilary said “it’s going to take a Democrat to get us out of theis mess”. Eight years of a “Clowns administration” and you want 4 more years of Republican led administration makes no sense. They had their opportunity and blew the “Hell” out of it and finally put the country in a financial mess, who was asleep at the switch? Republicans and “Bush”. So here comes McCain to save the day, ‘I don’t think so”. Don’t be fooled by the greed,contempt, and fear tactics of the Republicans on election day America. Be strong and know the difference between a Harvard grad. and someone who finished near the bottom of his class as the last elected or should I say stolen election President G.Bush. We are better than this and deserve better thsn the last 8 years.

By McCain 4 Pres

September 27, 2008 1:36 AM | Link to this

McCain = Patton

Obomber = Lamont Sanford.

Ya big DUMMY

By L.D.

September 27, 2008 1:40 AM | Link to this

I need another govt handout. Kill Whitey! Anybody got any pot?

By kw

September 27, 2008 1:48 AM | Link to this

McCain won hands down. Obama almost seemed to be campaigning for him. John is right, I agree with John, etc.. McCain knows foreign policy and affairs, and Obama knows the South side of Chicago. I wish Condoleeza ran, then the Blacks would actually vote for the best candidate, not just the one that is Black. Which I still don’t understand why they are so for him. He was born to a white woman, raised by his white grandparents, praise them, and says his Father was a loser. Go figure….

By kw

September 27, 2008 1:48 AM | Link to this

McCain won hands down. Obama almost seemed to be campaigning for him. John is right, I agree with John, etc.. McCain knows foreign policy and affairs, and Obama knows the South side of Chicago. I wish Condoleeza ran, then the Blacks would actually vote for the best candidate, not just the one that is Black. Which I still don’t understand why they are so for him. He was born to a white woman, raised by his white grandparents, praises them, and says his Father was a loser. Go figure….

By Jane Palmer

September 27, 2008 1:53 AM | Link to this

Obama didn’t “destroy” anything tonight. Especially Senator McCain. He merely continued to confirm the problems he has had all the time. Some of you people are simply seeing what you want to see. The man doesn’t have what it takes to be president. His associations every step of the way during his adult years have been crooks, maniacs and shady characters. These people will be coming out of the woodwork should he manage to make it to the white house.

By DB Cooper

September 27, 2008 2:06 AM | Link to this

It’s interesting to see how each person on this blog viewed the same debate and presents their arguments primarily based on race. Who cares who won the debate, who can run the country under pressure? A novice politician or an elder statesman? And besides, Johnny Mac has Obama beat in the best looking VP category.

By AWP

September 27, 2008 2:08 AM | Link to this

I was not impressed by what either candidate had to say about the economy and as far as I sm concerned that’s the most important issue right now.

Bottom line is if you want more of the last eight years you should vote for McCain. If you want a change for this country and a chance to get out of this screwed up mess the Republicans put us in then you will be voting for Obama.

Im sorry people but its time to wake up and smell the roses. I dont care who looke more presedential..what the hell is that? I care who is going to get us out of this mess that we are in…. and in my opinion that is Barack Obama.

Hopefully they will both do their homework and be better prepared for the next debate.

Some of you on this blog really need to put down the ignorant race card and stay focused on the issues.

By DB Cooper

September 27, 2008 2:12 AM | Link to this

L.D. makes a good point. I look forward to the day the Democrats win, we move closer to socialiasm and we get Harvard grads serving us Fried Chicken at all the new Popeye’s that will pop up all over the country. And we all get FREE Escalades! Go Dems!

By AWP

September 27, 2008 2:27 AM | Link to this

DB Cooper you are the prime example of ignorance in America.

By Keith

September 27, 2008 2:33 AM | Link to this

To: Uhhhhbomba. Look here , why is it that When black people speak, we have to be thugs, or even worse. “Ghetto Thugs”. That is the most stupidest thing that I have ever heard of. What “Thug” do you know that graduated from Harvard? I don’t know any, and nether do you. Thugs come in all shapes, sizes , races, etc, etc. Obama is a very inteligent , and highly educated man. Stop showing your ignorance by calling blacks “thugs”. “. We are not thugs! Stick to the issues(If you know of any)!.

By Independent

September 27, 2008 2:33 AM | Link to this

Everyone here is so caught up with age and race. As a lifelong independent, I have to say I will be voting for McCain because I believe that Obama will only raise our taxes to pay for all of his proposed social welfare programs. How else do people think these programs will be paid for? And maybe we won’t feel the pinch, but our children and grandchildren will be paying for these socialist programs well after we are dead. And why doesn’t Obama understand taking away free enterprise and competition in healthcare will actually lead to Americans receiving sub-par healthcare? Competition breeds advancement. I’d rather pay through the nose and actually be cured than not pay anything or very little and just have placebos thrown at my ailment. Additionally, giving tax breaks to the rich is ingenious, not unfair to the working man. What do you think got us in this economic predicament in the first place? By raising taxes to the rich, i.e. Corporate America, the corporations decide to move overseas as well as move jobs overseas as McCain pointed out. What incentive is there for businesses to stay in America? They are, after all, in business to make money, not give it away. This is what has led to the downfall of the American economy and American worker. I can’t remember the last time I saw something labeled “Made in America”, but I believe it was during the first Bush’s administration. I have to believe that, despite the fact that neither candidate is perfect, at least McCain has an understanding of Economics 101. I guess Obama didn’t take that class at Harvard.

By DB Cooper

September 27, 2008 2:36 AM | Link to this

AWP, Is it too late for you to write only 11 words? I am not ignorant, I actually graduated from Junior High. I am a humorist. I poke fun at everything. It’s my job, my vision, my destiny.

By Dave

September 27, 2008 2:38 AM | Link to this

It is not so much the actual debate that impressed me but the priorities set forth prior to the debate. The willingness of one candidate to remain serving his constituants in the face of a crisis so the nation can be safe and jeopardize his campaign is the kind of leader I want. A desire to really serve fellow americans no matter what the cost. Voters need to take a good long look at what the underlying motives are to run for office. Senator McCain displayed the unselfish quality to stay in Washington and work for the entire nation. There was no agreement on the economic bailout and he participated in the debate. His committment to continue to fulfill his senatorial obligations place him as a front runner always. He has demonstrated true compassion for his fellow americans. It doesn’t matter if you are a good debater or not. It is the substance of character and morals. Obama has a lot to learn from McCain.

By Keith

September 27, 2008 2:38 AM | Link to this

DB Cooper, you are really an ignorant person! And believe me, by your post it really shows! Look, I’m just gonna say this to all of the poeple on this blog. Look, if you want more of the same issues that are going on now, then vote for mccain. If you want a possible change in the way our country handles issues(a new direction), then Vote obama…. Nuff Said, I’m outta here, Peace folks!

By Keith

September 27, 2008 2:39 AM | Link to this

DB Cooper, you are really an ignorant person! And believe me, by your post it really shows! Look, I’m just gonna say this to all of the people on this blog. Look, if you want more of the same issues that are going on now, then vote for mccain. If you want a possible change in the way our country handles issues(a new direction), then Vote obama…. Nuff Said, I’m outta here, Peace folks!

By DB Cooper

September 27, 2008 2:46 AM | Link to this

Keith, Don’t hit post twice. This makes you look, uh…. ignern’t.

By Mike

September 27, 2008 2:47 AM | Link to this

I don’t know who won, but America clearly lost in this debate. Both candidates seemed to be running more for President of Iraq or Israel than President of the U.S.

Obama seemed tentative and uncertain, like he was trying to remember what the corporate puppetmasters behind the scenes told him to say. McCain, on the other hand, was acting like General Jack D. Ripper from Dr. Strangelove, ready to send out the nukes to protect our precious bodily fluids.

I think either man will probably wind up getting us into a nuclear war for the sake of Israel or Georgia, and of course idiotic Americans will go right along, believing once again that the interests of foreign countries are more important than the lives of their own children.

By mitch

September 27, 2008 2:51 AM | Link to this

I’m confused.

On this board, I’ve seen Barack Obama – raised by whites, who went to mostly white schools, had friends of many different colors but probably mostly white, and who speaks with a white midwestern accent – associated with some of the most demeaning stereotypes of black people. How is this possible? Where would he have learned them?

The man went to Harvard and taught at the University of Chicago and yet people on here claim he has a low IQ? Really?

Does he SOUND like someone who has one foot in the ghetto? It seems as though his skin color negates or taints everything he says. Really? Why?

I do wish he had mentioned points he has made before. About personal responsibility. And hard work. And the value of an education. But I guess he was freaked out by a debate partner who couldn’t bring himself look his opponent in the eye.

By AWP

September 27, 2008 3:05 AM | Link to this

DB Copper if you think you comments are humerous, please do us all a favor and go back to clown school.

You need a new job, vision, destiny! I am not amused by racists or ignorant comments.

By AWP

September 27, 2008 3:05 AM | Link to this

DB Copper if you think your comments are humerous, please do us all a favor and go back to clown school.

You need a new job, vision, destiny! I am not amused by racists or ignorant comments.

By AWP

September 27, 2008 3:05 AM | Link to this

DB Copper if you think your comments are humerous, please do us all a favor and go back to clown school.

You need a new job, vision, destiny! I am not amused by racists or ignorant comments.

By Brian

September 27, 2008 3:09 AM | Link to this

If you need the debates to decide who gets your vote …. you are just stupid.

By fred

September 27, 2008 3:10 AM | Link to this

McCain had a weird smile, like a smirk when he wasn’t talking. Its funny how such an old guy can seem like a little kid.

By Sci-FI

September 27, 2008 3:12 AM | Link to this

Obama won this without a doubt!

For all of your who have turned to support McCain because he appeared more presidental in the first debate are a sure fate of the collapse of America’s economy and image.

Of course he appears more presidental. He’s a mirrored image of all Presidental candidateswho served before his time…. old, white and wealthy.

Look at the facts and everything which is happened in the last eight years. George Bush also appeared presidental during his campaign however, we later realized he wasn’t as smart as the average bear.

We need a Man who is intelligent enough to make strategic decisions not only on the battle field of foreign lands but in the homefront here in our very own backyards.— Sci-FI

By reality check AMERICA

September 27, 2008 3:21 AM | Link to this

Its really sad that Americans are ready to put this great country under because we are to IGNORANT to look past the color of a mans skin to save our own asses.

John McCain has supported 91% of the Bush Administrations votes and other issues, so if all of you WHITE and BLACK are ready to fall into a deep recession vote for McCain.

Lets not vote by our sight but by our intelligence people, cause 95% of us are considered average citizens.

By tj

September 27, 2008 3:33 AM | Link to this

To undecided in iowa

First let me say it’s good to see somebody actually thinking about their vote.I was not a big Obama supporter until the VP selections. He said he wanted: 1- Somebody who was ready to step in as president, 2- sombody who could advise him (which tells me he will listen and take advise) 3- somebody who will not be a yes man. In Joe Biden he got all the above. In addition, he is tops in foreign policy.If you don’t know much about him go to wikipedia and check him out. On the other hand, McCain put politics before country, the opposite of what he always says, picked Sarah Palin (who). I’m 67 years old and a cancer survivor.I know I’m on borrowed time. McCain is 72 and a cancer survivor. He obviously thought picking her would get the Hillary votes for him.I hope nothing happens to him, but it’s very scary to me to think about her taking over for him soon as he is elected, which I can’t see happening but you never know.I actually wish the Obama/Biden ticket was reversed, but at least it would be Biden stepping in if something did happen to Obama.

By DB Cooper

September 27, 2008 3:35 AM | Link to this

AWP, I am not a racist. I am a realist. And don’t hit post more than once, you waste cyberspace.

By Daniel

September 27, 2008 3:50 AM | Link to this

Obama won. Hands down.

By Obama

September 27, 2008 3:57 AM | Link to this

McCain, I agree with you. McCain, you are right.

By Reality Needs Checking

September 27, 2008 4:25 AM | Link to this

McCain was the clear winner in the debate - we don’t need someone learning on the job the next 4 years.

Obama has the most liberal voting record in the senate. How he gets away with most of his economic advisers being hand-deep in the Fannie / Freddie mess is beyond me.

If you want to country to go down the tubes the next 4 years let Harry, Nancy & Barry take over.

At the very least McCain will veto the numbskull bills coming from the Limo Liberals in Congress and he isn’t afraid to stand up to the worlds crooked citizens - Putin, Chavez, AmiJihad, the little tool in N. Korea, Chris Dodd, Barney Frank, Nancy Pelosi & Harry Reid.

By Matt

September 27, 2008 4:27 AM | Link to this

McCain repeatedly said “LESS GOVERNMENT”, “LESS SPENDING”. Obama was constantly for more amd more spending and more government. In order to pay off irresponsible homeowners loans, that money has to come from somewhere and when will it end? Credit cards? Car loans? Rent to own furniture? With Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid running congress there will be NO end. This country can not afford this wasteful nonsense. We will collapse before we get a chance to vote again and it will be the 1920’s all over again and even worse. What will irresponsible people do when there is no free ride with government? I see a bleek future with Obama in charge and the down fall of western society and the freedoms we hold valuable.

By Henry

September 27, 2008 4:31 AM | Link to this

I see that most of you drank the Obama Kool-Aid. Obama is not presidential material and never will be. If this idiot is elected I’ll be leaving this country before he can take my money away and redistribute it to the welfare brood mares.

By Old Sunshine

September 27, 2008 4:43 AM | Link to this

AMEN! Matt

By jim

September 27, 2008 4:45 AM | Link to this

Obama won. McCain showed that he basically represents the George W. Bush school of foreign and domestic policy - and had no real substance behind his support of it.

Obama showed a coherent vision for foreign and domestic policy, showed a solid grasp of the large view and the details of both, and constantly gave sensible substantive details for his vision.

Obama also had the grace and courage to look McCain in the eye.

By jim

September 27, 2008 4:50 AM | Link to this

This nonsens about Obama having the most liberal voting record in the Senate, is just that - nonsense.

There’s an actual avowed Socialist in the Senate - Bernie Sanders, from Vermont. Obama is more to the Left of him? Come on. Get real.

Let’s talk about the issues. Because, as an Obama supporter, I know that’s where Obama shows his value over McCain. McCain articulated absolutely not one bit of meaningful difference between his outlook and that of George W. Bush’s - and Bush has been an absolute disaster for this country.

Obama won the debate on logic, maturity and substance. The John McCain of 2000 might have done better - but that man is sadly absent from our current times.

By McLiargothammered

September 27, 2008 4:53 AM | Link to this

McCain got hammered by our next president. One down, one to go! Bring on McCain’s blowup doll!!

By jim

September 27, 2008 4:55 AM | Link to this

It really is pretty simple.

If you think GWB has pursued exactly the right policies, and the last 8 years have been totally awesome and placed America on the right track, vote McCain. Because McCain has, in this debate, shown not an inch of difference with GWB’s policies.

If you think the last 8 years have been full of bad decisions, strange and inexcusable government failures at the highest levels, and nothing but excuses for the kind of horrible behavior and human tragedy that would have been unthinkable before 2000, then vote Obama.

By jim

September 27, 2008 5:09 AM | Link to this

News for Jeremiah, who posted this:

why is it that 98% of black voters (that vote) vote democratic, while every other race on the planet is divided? I’ve never understood that one. Any thoughts?

Here’s why: because a) black people have been hosed more than any other racial group in US history, with the possible exception of American Indians, who I bet also vote Democratic b) black people vote Democratic because, while the democrats are hardly angels, they at least give black people a seat at the table. The GOP, in their fealty to WASP’s, craps all over black people any chance they can get.

By jim

September 27, 2008 5:11 AM | Link to this

And I say the above to Jeremiah as a white person. I just grew up with black people, and I have eyes.

By Voice of Reason

September 27, 2008 5:13 AM | Link to this

I can’t even sleep; I am ~upset with my candidate, Barack Obama. Never mind foreign policy, or the economy, which, yes, Barack did VERY well on those topics. But he missed a prime opportunity to score a KNOCKOUT by calling McCain out re: his utter disrespect of Sen. Obama…and Barack let it go by.

McCain repeatedly said Barack “didn’t understand,” and not one time did he look at Obama. Barack should have found a moment to say:

**”And, John (Sen. McCain), I find it most interesting and concerning, that we each stand here as senators, as colleagues; as men; as the candidate for president for our respective parties; as citizens of the United States and, mostly, as human beings. And not ONE TIME have you been courteous enough to even look me in the eye…despite Jim Lehrer’s request that we speak to each other.

And you have said on more than one occasion that I ‘don’t understand this or that.’ We are both vying for the highest office of the land; I understand a lot. Let me tell you what I understand:… I understand that in the past eight years, we’ve gone from a surplus to a huge deficit; that we sent troops to fight a war of choice not necessity and have lost 4,000 of our young men and women; we’ve got citizens losing their jobs, losing their homes, losing their retirement funds. You said we have the highest government spending ever and I ‘UNDERSTAND’ that ALL this has occurred in the past eight years under your party’s president—GW Bush—with whom YOU’VE voted 90% of the time.

And that you won’t even look me in the eye, and I am a fellow American. Is this how you’re going to relate to people from other walks of life than your own? Or to people from other countries, as you meet with leaders around the world? Talk at them but not to them? I ‘understand’ all that…and the American people do, too.”**

I think, with that, Sen. Obama would’ve scored a KNOCKOUT that would carry him through to November! 70+% approval.

I hate to say it, but, if Barack HEARD those demeaning (and repeated) “Sen. Obama doesn’t understand,” I think he didn’t respond to them IN FORCE, for fear of coming off as angry.

Throught this entire process, Barack Obama has been a gracious man with class; I wouldn’ve liked to see him stand up a little more for himself in this instance, but it’ll still be all right. McCain is too old and out of touch. A one-trick pony—a POW 30 years ago and our country has done terribly under buffoon Bush.

“Want more pain? Then vote McCain.”

By Jim is blinded

September 27, 2008 5:25 AM | Link to this

Yes Jim the GOP crap all over black people - that explains Condi Rice, Colin Powell & Justice Thomas. However, you would probably refer to them as Uncle Tom’s because their political philosophy doesn’t toe the line of the democrats.

The democrats own the black race vote in America and they don’t necessarily give them a seat at the table. Your vote is taken for granted as a given. The dems give you some more handouts and you will vote for them. Dependency is never a good thing.

Why is it if a black person thinks independently and does not vote democrat they are castigated by most black America as passing? Pretty sad stuff.

By LOL

September 27, 2008 5:56 AM | Link to this

I am really looking forward to the Vice-Presidential debates.

I am looking forward to witnessing the genius of the next VP of the United States, Sarah Palin, and hearing about her extensive foreign travel and foreign policy experience.

By JEAN

September 27, 2008 6:26 AM | Link to this

OBAMA WON WITHOUT A DOUBT!! OBAMA IS VERY INTELLIGENT AND WANT WHATS BEST FOR THIS COUNTRY!! HE CAN DEFINITELY HOLD HIS OWN!! OBAMA IS MAGNIFICENT PODIM SPEAKER. WHO WOULDN’T GET UPSET AND ALMOST BLOW THEIR COOL WITH MCCAIN AND BUSH WHO HAVE MADE THIS COUNTRY A TOTAL MESS!! LOST YOUNG LIVES IN IRAQ FOR WHAT, OIL!! LET GET SOMEONE WHO WILL AND CAN MAKE INTELLIGENT DECISIONS AND STICK WITH IT!!

By Jim is on point

September 27, 2008 6:26 AM | Link to this

And you are clueless ..blinded

I always laugh when people will take a single individual like Condi Rice, or Colin Powell to try to make the case that you have (and especially Thomas at that. That’s just like saying that because Jay-Z, 50 Cent and P-Diddy are now worth over $1 billion combined that Black people have progressed and now have a seat at the table. Everyone knows Condi Rice was propped up for the sake of. And Thomas was the same, but GHWB got the best of both worlds; preservation of “color” (Thurgood Marshall) while installing a hard liner to do the “right’s” bidding. How hilarious!

Forget the fire hoses and dogs and “colored only” thing…forget still horrible disparities in “justice” and sentencing guidelines, forget predatory lending practices primarily aimed at minority communities which clearly got us into the mess that we’re in currently. Forget the general feeling by many on the ‘right’ that we are a bunch of worthless losers…forget that “hard working whites” receive such consideration, yet “hard working blacks” I guess are non-existent?? Jim could not see any clearer. Thank God for people like you Jim. People like you are the reason that Blacks (and other minority groups) have and continue to achieve victories in this battle for true equality and consideration in this country..

By Brian Jones

September 27, 2008 6:57 AM | Link to this

First of all I think both of these guys looked and sounded like idiots. They kept saying the same thing over and over even if it didnt have to do with the question. I put my real name up because when I say what I have to say I dont hide behind a fake name like cdub or gunit. I grew up a life long republican but not anymore i have grown up and seen the light and am now libertarian. Because both of the parties are a complete and utter joke and all of yall on here actually think either one of these guys is going to change washington. Wake up people obama wants a 50% tax on everyone not just the evil rich as he calls them. mccain will spend just like bush has. And now for the bombshell how about all the blacks getting this racial chip off of yalls shoulder and stop supporting barack just because of his skin color. And yall can say its not because of that but it is I ask at least 4 people a day wearing obama “CHANGE” shirts why they like him and you know whtat they tell me thats right “CHANGE”. what the freak is change anyway raising mine and your taxes so that people who are lazy and dont want to get jobs can live the same lives as you and I who wake up every morning put in work go home spend time with our families and try to survive. BS I dont care about lazy worthless no good people on welfare let them frezze in the cold let them starve they have done this to themselves and the bible says it best you reep what you sow. It is not our governments job to hand money out to boquisha and bobbi sue who are poping out babies they cant afford. I just think that blacks are supporting him because of his skin color and not because of his polocies which is very dangerous this man obama is a very nice well spoken man who i am sure means very well but he is just wrong in so many ways. His healthcare polocies are socialism at its worst go ask canada oe great britian where they pull there own teeth cause they cant get an appointment. Here are some names that you blacks need to support Hermain Cain, Michael steele who i think is one of the smartest men to walk this earth .

By Debbie

September 27, 2008 7:02 AM | Link to this

McCain made some good points but would constantly repeat himself and wasn’t really listening. He came off as a war monger in many ways. Although I admire him as a war hero, I fear that he brings his anger from his POW days forward and wants to kick every other nations butt. I don’t see negotiation as his strong point. I was also bothered by his lack of respect for Obama. Obama was gracious, agreed with him when he could, was unafraid to look at him and treated him with respect. Did Obama look angry or defensive at times? He stood up for himself and his beliefs and was dignified while doing so. He take the high road. In the past he may have held back more than he should and was criticized for it. But the second he defends his views and tells the truth while undoing one of McCains lies, he’s called defensive or worse and “Angry Black Man”. Would someone call McCain and Angry White Man? McCain is known for having a short fuse but people talk about it differently than when Obama simple speaks his truth with a furrowed brow. What’s up with that?

One last thing. The kind of stress that would be put on the shoulders of a 72 man is beyond belief. I work with the elderly and watch the way the stress of daily life affects their health and their decision making abilities. Is McCain really up for it and if God forbid his health should fail, we KNOW that Palin is not ready for this kind of responsibility.

By Debbie

September 27, 2008 7:08 AM | Link to this

YouTube - McCain Sings Bomb Iran, laughs This took place on April, 2007 at Murrells Inlet VFW Hall in … 47 sec -

Rated 3.5 out of 5.0 www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAzBxFaio1I

Do you really want this guy for President?

By Nitpicker

September 27, 2008 7:49 AM | Link to this

Brian Jones

Another idiot who is always trying to tell Black people that they should support the individuals that he (Brian) ssays is best for them., which 9 times out of 10 carrying his water.

I haven’t heard a bigger “steppinfetchit” than Herman Cain. He even has that “we’s good today suh” tone and diction down pat.

If that ain’t some slavemaster $—t Brian I don’t know what is.

By Eric

September 27, 2008 7:49 AM | Link to this

Both candidates had their strong moments tonight, but I think in the end, Obama proved that he was not only Presidential, but that his vision very much reflects an ideal that America’s best days are upon us.

He was cool, calm and collected. And much will be said about Obama agreeing with McCain on certain issues, and I have two points to that. One, if you truly examine the context of issues for which he agreed, for example the need to cut wasteful spending, he was right to agree, but he never once failed to give his contrasting view as well - to me that’s a statesman, that’s Presidential.

And secondly, McCain not once, even during the opening handshake, looked Obama in the eyes. I find that disrespectful, weak and frankly, a bit sad. If you disagree with a man look him in the eye and tell him so. McCain muttered last night that when he looked into the eyes of Putin he saw three letters K G B. I guess McCain refused to look Obama in the eyes because he was afraid to see what many of us saw last night - the next President.

By ABC

September 27, 2008 7:55 AM | Link to this

I think strongly that Obama will make a better president because he plans to deal with the issues of the present and future. One of his concern is getting our troops out of Iran based on how many lives can be saved and not how many we can lose in order to say we won.

McCain is an old war vetern who seems to dwell mainly on when he was in the service.

By bobally

September 27, 2008 8:01 AM | Link to this

When are you people going to realize that “looking” and “sounding” presidential means nothing…not a thing. “Osama” backtracks and constantly trys to tell people what they want to hear. He is a LOSER. Look at his record…look at the facts…look at the experience….McCain is light years ahead of him in EVERY way. McCain blew him away in every category……if you really listen to the words being spoken….but…somehow all “Osama” needs to to is put on a red tie & blue suit…and speak in a deep voice…and people think he knows what he’s saying and doing. Wake Up !!!!

By RGop

September 27, 2008 8:06 AM | Link to this

I’ve been a member of the GOP for years, but after watching the debate its clear we need a change from the direction we’re going. John is just as angry as he’s always been,attacking and making accusations. I think my vote is now going to the Obama camp. Time for a constructive change…

By Pavlov

September 27, 2008 8:08 AM | Link to this

All you Americans are stupid. If McCain Wins - You loose. If Obama wins - You Loose. It’s not the candidates who will destroy your country, it is the very people who post the idiotic comments based on race. THe United States has been United only three minutes in its history, and that was the three minutes after 9/11.

By Mrs. Betty Bowers

September 27, 2008 8:10 AM | Link to this

“Im a lifelong Dermocrat but …”

Thank you GOP robot shill for the laugh. You people really need new material.

But so does John McCain!

By ce

September 27, 2008 8:15 AM | Link to this

**I was impressed with Obama’s presentation as he was able to clearly and concisely articulate solutions for American’s economic and energy plight.He presented as honest, acknowledging that change will take time. Also, I appreciate his ability to work w/ people who are in disagreement with him personally or his world views, a quality that is much needed in a world leader. He does not appear to hold personal grudges and is able to put them a side to deal with the problem at hand. This was evident with him talking to McCain and not solely at the camera. Conversely, McCain appeared so angry that he never looked at Senator Obama during the debate. Is this how he is going to act with country leaders that he dislike? Unmoveable, inflexible and stoic? Also, McCain often took on the tone of Bush, the quiet, strick fear and gloom into people. Act on fear. Obama acknowledged the situation but presented plans for change. As one comedian said: McCain has 12 houses and if he loses one he is still okay. Senator Obama has one house to loose. So he most connected to the plight of every day American and realizes that the ECONOMY IS NOT FUNDAMENTALLY SOUND.!!! Also, I am a veteran and WILL NOT VOTE FOR MCCAIN.

By ce

September 27, 2008 8:16 AM | Link to this

*I was impressed with Obama’s presentation as he was able to clearly and concisely articulate solutions for American’s economic and energy plight.He presented as honest, acknowledging that change will take time. Also, I appreciate his ability to work w/ people who are in disagreement with him personally or his world views, a quality that is much needed in a world leader. He does not appear to hold personal grudges and is able to put them a side to deal with the problem at hand. This was evident with him talking to McCain and not solely at the camera. Conversely, McCain appeared so angry that he never looked at Senator Obama during the debate. Is this how he is going to act with country leaders that he dislike? Unmoveable, inflexible and stoic? Also, McCain often took on the tone of Bush, the quiet, strick fear and gloom into people. Act on fear. Obama acknowledged the situation but presented plans for change. As one comedian said: McCain has 12 houses and if he loses one he is still okay. Senator Obama has one house to loose. So he most connected to the plight of every day American and realizes that the ECONOMY IS NOT FUNDAMENTALLY SOUND.!!! Also, I am a veteran and WILL NOT VOTE FOR MCCAIN. *

By ce

September 27, 2008 8:16 AM | Link to this

*I was impressed with Obama’s presentation as he was able to clearly and concisely articulate solutions for American’s economic and energy plight.He presented as honest, acknowledging that change will take time. Also, I appreciate his ability to work w/ people who are in disagreement with him personally or his world views, a quality that is much needed in a world leader. He does not appear to hold personal grudges and is able to put them a side to deal with the problem at hand. This was evident with him talking to McCain and not solely at the camera. Conversely, McCain appeared so angry that he never looked at Senator Obama during the debate. Is this how he is going to act with country leaders that he dislike? Unmoveable, inflexible and stoic? Also, McCain often took on the tone of Bush, the quiet, strick fear and gloom into people. Act on fear. Obama acknowledged the situation but presented plans for change. As one comedian said: McCain has 12 houses and if he loses one he is still okay. Senator Obama has one house to loose. So he most connected to the plight of every day American and realizes that the ECONOMY IS NOT FUNDAMENTALLY SOUND.!!! Also, I am a veteran and WILL NOT VOTE FOR MCCAIN. *

By Alicia

September 27, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this

Answer to the Truth Hurts:

Are you sure that you know who is Obama and who is McCain? All the media is talking about how tense and angry Mc Cain looked and that Obama should have been more angry at remarks from Mc Cain as “You don’t know” or “He does not know” Therefore I remind you Obama is that guy of color, and McCain is that white-haired guy. Use your glasses to watch the next debate!

By Brian Jones

September 27, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this

Ok nitpiker tell me this what have the dems ever done for black america ill tell you not a dang thing. If you look back in history it was the republicans who fought for civil rights.Oh yeah the bush admin has put more blacks into higher postions than any admin before but then yall just call them uncle toms because they think like normal people that the individual should be responsable for themselves and the mistakes they make in life. And for your info I vote libertarian everytime and will this year also so no they dont carry my water. so read all over my comments dont be a close minded liberal moon bat and just read what you want to. Oh just for good measures which party has a former head KKK member in it ill give you a hint its not the republicans.

By Meagan

September 27, 2008 8:35 AM | Link to this

Definitely Barack Obama…I think he smoked McCain!! McCain was very nervous!!! Never looked at President Obama!!! He kept looking straight ahead constantly blinking nervously…very funny!!!! President Obama…. I am very pleased of your performance!!! AND TO Blinkie…..OBAMA ROCKED!!!!!

By Sehja

September 27, 2008 8:48 AM | Link to this

I think it was pretty even. I they did an excellent job of showing us their differences - which is what a debate is for.

Foreign Policy

Obama is going to lead from the standpoint we are all humans on the same planet. He plans to protect America’s interests and would rather do so through cooperation and mutual interest than force. He seems to always look first for a “win/win” solution to everything. I don’t get any sense that he won’t use force when it’s called for, but he does seem to think the right kind of talking can delay, or eliminate entirely the need for force.

McCain is going to lead from the standpoint that we are the top dog and we have the arsenal to back it up. McCain’s idea is that if you mess with the US you are going to lose. He believes that that ability to wipe a country off the face of the planet is the best deterrent and the best way to negotiate. He’s more of a proponent of “with us or against us”. For instance Spain pulled out of Iraq and McCain’s view is that we can no longer count Spain as a sure friend.

Economics

Obama believes more in pay as you go. He believes if we are going to spend the money on whatever now then we should be paying for it now in some way, either by changing how we spend money or by raising taxes to pay for it. He said he agrees spending is out of control but does not agree for instance, that slipping funding for pre-school into a defense bill is an “earmark” that should be cut. - So Obama plans to see what spending is actually useful and which isn’t. He will take programs one by one rather than just lump everything together. Obama also believes some regulation is necessary to protect the health, property and livlihood of Americans from the few bad apples amongst us.

McCain Believes that giving businesses and majority shareholders more profits much more important than pay as you go. He believes pushing more money to the top will eventually translate into more and better jobs for everyone - so the debt will get paid off in the future by people making better salaries than we do now. He agrees spending needs to be cut, but plans to freeze all spending. He believes giving cost of living allowances to social security, or sending money to states to keep the interstate bridges from collapsing is as wasteful spending that should be stopped with everything else. He will draw and line in the sand and say no more spending - forcing all of us to figure out how to make it work without the federal government. He believes America works best if businesses are left to do what they like and assumes consumers will be informed enough to individually protect themselves from bad business practices.

So I don’t think anyone won or lost. I do think they did a good job of telling us what they’ll do. If you want someone who will work with the rest of the world to get things done vote Obama. If you want someone who will believes might makes right then vote McCain. If you believe in personal responsibility but also know someone has to keep businesses from stealing our money and killing our pets then vote Obama. If you believe in personal responsibility and you can avoid being taken by dishonest businesses who steal your money and kill your pets then vote McCain.

By bill

September 27, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this

mc cain no doubt he is on top of his game more composer, better in all aspects of what a president should be experience counts with the crices we are in

By bill

September 27, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this

mc cain no doubt he is on top of his game more composer, better in all aspects of what a president should be experience counts with the crices we are in

By ga_tech_92

September 27, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this

McCain clearly had years of experience to draw from. Having known important people as personal friends for almost as long as Obama has been alive. The difference in experience levels was obvious. I’ll give Obama one thing, he was a nice looking composed speaker, but lacking too much in personal real political experience.

By Alfalfa

September 27, 2008 9:06 AM | Link to this

Why is it if a back person votes for Obama it considered racial pride -? However, if a white person chooses to vote for McCain it considered racism?

In addition, why is B.O. hiding so much of his past? Such as, his affiliation to William Ayers, Tony Resko, etc. Why can’t we learn more about his “esteemed” academic career - like his days at Columbia or his SAT / LSAT scores used to enter college and law school at Harvard. Could it be he was admitted based upon “the color of his skin and not the content of his character”?

I seem to remember when George W was running; the media dissected (ad nauseum) his academic career at Yale to highlight his less than stellar academic career. However B. Hussain Obama gets a pass without question?

In the words of Max Cleland (Democrat, former US Senator – GA & disabled veteran) “ In times like these, we need individuals in Washington who have served their country…”

This would include John McCain who is a “hero” and battle tested leader, not an ultra-left wing community organizing “empty suit” whose only claim to fame is running for political office and self-aggrandizement… Enough said!

By Carol

September 27, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this

The debate last night highlighted McCain’s leadership and experience and reinforced the fact that Obama can recite talking points. Obama was rude, didn’t follow debate rules, interrupted and looked childish. McCain is a proven leader - Obama is a wannabe.

Does anyone out there notice that the folks Obama alaigns himself with are racicst, immoral, unethical or worse yet, criminal?

Is that the type of allies you want for your next President? The problem is that you are relying on the “mainstream” media for your information and what’s happening is you are being fed liberal, opiniated hogwash under the guise of news.

Do your due dilligence and research the facts about both men and then make an informed choice. Don’t let the media sway your opinion.

By obamasucks

September 27, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this

Anyone who thinks Obama won the debate last night is a fool. Obama was very rude, arrogant and at times seemed like he was annoyed to be there. I think America saw what an elitist prick Obama really is last night.

By lee

September 27, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this

Obama talks a good game, but doesn’t have all the cards. McCain has the experience we need.

By Nitpicker

September 27, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

OK Brian..I will address each of your points.

If you look back in history…

Yes, Abraham Lincoln was a Republican, and yes this party effectively supported many of the gains of Blacks in the country after the emancipation. What you attempt to place on the modern Democratic Party is the DixieCrat Party, guys like Strom Thurmond, George Wallace, who switched over to the Republican Party because the modern day Democrats became champions for Civil Rights. Do your research Brian!.

Hannity’s talking points are killing you man…

which party has a former head KKK member

Yes, Robert Byrd was a former KKK member. Let me tell you a quick story..When I was in the Navy I trained recruits. One day I found that one of my recruits got busted defacing his recruit notebook with racist emblems, etc. When I called him into my office and had him to explain, he started to give me this garbage; tried to B-S with me. I had a partner who from WVa., a white guy who after a while rolled up his sleeves on his uniform to reveal many of the tattoos that I knew he had but never really paid attention to. He began to explain to this recruit that the time for B-S was over, and commenced to show all of us underneath the covering of tattoos the real ones that were underneath. HE WAS A FORMER SKINHEAD. This “brother” (a mason by the way) was one of the best guys I had worked with during my time as a division commander. He was junior to me and gave me support like no other I had worked with. I think you can draw the conclusion from my story. I as a Christian should accept when people come to God and repent their sins, no matter what life they led previously. I would have a major problem if Byrd was a present KKK member, rather than 50 or so years ago. You do have David Duke however on the other side as a matter of record and let’s not forget segregationalists Strom Thurmond, Trent Lott, Jesse Helms etc..Again do your research Brian.

Finally, we’ll go back to the point of “having a seat at the table”. No party can “do anything for Black America”, Black America has to do for itself. However when you look at which party is willing to get into the trenches with Blacks and fight the battles it has consistently been the Democratic party. You see Brian, Black people are not so dumb as to fall in love with the idea that in a nation with over a 230 year history that 3 Blacks have been placed in a figurehead position and that makes everything okay.

The Democrats have at least thrown Blacks a bone every now and then, and I’m not talking about welfare either. I’m simply talking about standing on and supporting issues that impact Blacks. Republicans on the other hand, just throw you out the house and tell you you’re on your own. Just be happy that they put one or two of you “on display”.

And I ain’t checking for spelling or usage either Brian.

By gdog

September 27, 2008 9:24 AM | Link to this

It is sad how all the networks are being so bias toward Obama. What is this about? The American people see through this and will vote for who they LIKE, not who ABC, NBC, CBS or CNN chooses…….fair and factual…where did that go? AND THAT GOES FOR AJC TOO!

By Reeves Carroll

September 27, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this

I would have liked more specifics. However I thought McCain presented himself more as a presidential canidate, was more in control of his delivery than Obama. Obama stuttered so much it was as though he had problems saying his words. In addition he came on as very rude by interrupting Mcain numerous times and speaking under his breath while McCain was talking. McCain was much nicer. I know all of the Media will say Obama won the debate but in my opinion as a Health Care Provider, McCain won hands down.

By McCain/Palin Supporter

September 27, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this

McCain puts our country first. The reason he can’t use a computer is because he was injured in a prison camp while fighting for our country. He has experience and knows what he is talking about. Obama just speaks what is written for him. I think I would have had a hard time looking at Obama myself. I don’t respect him. He changes with the wind. He was very disrespectful to McCain, talking over him and sneering. I wanted to slap him! I think Obama is dangerous and would put our country at risk, plus drain us financially. I am proud of our country. I’m tired of Obama putting it down. Certain people need to work harder and stop looking for handouts. Funny, the polls right after the debate showed McCain 82%, Obama 16%, Undecided 1%. Where do you get your numbers from AJC?

By Tonie

September 27, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this

I never trust anyone, especially one running for the presidency, who answers questions by looking down at a script. I remember at one of Mccain’s speeches when he was talking of his wife and even then he was reading from a script. Do not he know his wife without reading from a script?

By Red

September 27, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this

The debate was close with both sides making good points and some mistakes. The next one will be more interesting!

I believe Obama was commanding and had an excellent presence. He looked decidedly at Jim, the camera, the audience, and at McCain. He gave McCain credit where credit was due and this clearly showed his willingness for bipartisan negotiations.

Who the heck was McCain looking at? He never looked Obama in the eye. Yes, McCain has more experience and a long history that I grew tired of hearing. I also tired of him saying that he can do this or that because he did this or that back when.

Whoever wins the election, the future President will have to clean up a travesty. Which candidate has the ability to take our country from this mess with the support of the people and move forward?

We the people, need a fresh start with a commanding leader that may even get p** sometimes. We need a president that is passionate about America’s future.

By Are you serious?

September 27, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this

I’m not a republican by far but….I would make a better vice president than Sarah Palin. At least I graduated from college in four years.

By elainer7

September 27, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this

I dont like either candidate. I have a hard time believing that those two are the very best our country had to offer. Vote for Obama if you want 4 years or more of eloquently blown smoke filtering up your butt. Vote for McCain if you want 4 or more years of the same crap we already have. Either way folks, we will lose!

By Republican

September 27, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this

Hey “ARE YOU SERIOUS”

Sarah Palin has more experience than Jr. Senator Barack Hussain Obama. His actual time spent in the Senate is 5 mos. At least she has run a town and a state…get real. Vote for experience, not skin color.

By Olanna

September 27, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

The Nigg#r didn’t win this one. Muslim Nig on top of that. As Jackie Glesson would say ” What is the world coming to “.

By Sorry Charles

September 27, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this

Barack did win. McCain was condescending, looked tired and “very” old. He continued to talk about war even when it wasn’t relevent. I wasn’t going to vote for either candidate, but now I will vote early for Barack. I may not agree with his stand on abortion (I’m generally Republican), but the thought of McCain and Palin makes me nausea.

For the people that are stuck on race. White men have been ruling the country, making decisions, and running the economy. Look at the country and economy. Should I say more?

Race should not matter. Character, integrity, drive, ability, intelligence, and know-how. Now, my vote is with Barack. He can connect with every American, as well as, connect with the leaders of the world.

By Randy

September 27, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this

McCain hands down, could NEVER vote for Obama !!

By Jackson Hewitt

September 27, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this

I was going to vote for Obama but he looked like a deer in headlights when the questions were ask on national security . Mr. McCain has won my vote. McCain’s running mate has more experiance than Obama too.

By JP

September 27, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

Sounds to me like McCain became aghast and said “Horse-$hit” twice. Listen for yourself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1rZBmk0DYU

By Lee

September 27, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this

In the words of Hillary Clinton (Democrat, Senator-NY and former first lady)

“John McCain has 26 years of distinguished service to his country, Mr. Obama has a speech he gave in 2002…”

By Josephine Watts

September 27, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this

Iz vot for da black mans. he helps me get cash 3 ticket . he let my kids sell crack rock and drop out of school while i get well fare checks and blame it on whitey and not have to works.

By lisa g

September 27, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this

I felt last night that Mr. McCain won the debate from a simple standpoint. He has a proven track record of success. It’s odd to me that looks and voice tone are elements of consideration in this race. The bottom line for me is, who has initated an effort to accomplish X and who’s initiatves had successful results. Time and again Mr. Obama said, I tried to do this, but it didn’t … Mr. McCain said I initiated this and the result was this accomplishment. Why aren’t any of the media elements picking up on such a simple element. One candidate HAS a record of accomplishment. The other has tried many things and not succeeded. When negotiating with countries, congress or the American people, it’s nice to try, but I personally want someone who not only knows how to win, but can prove that he acutally has. Mr. McCain has my confidence, through a proven record, that he is ready to the President. As the employer, I want a proven track record, not ambition if I’m going to make a hiring decision with so much responsibility and frankly - that pays $250K a year. Track record. We are judged in every job interview for having one. Isn’t it reasonable that this hiring decision should also require this fundamental element?

By Bob

September 27, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

Doesn’t matter who won the debate, we don’t want Obama as a president, remember that terrorist LIKE him, Obama won’t protect us in a war and he will tax us too death so his, BROTHER’S will get part of our paycheck..

By Mark

September 27, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this

Obama was the clear winner in the debate. Truthfully, he was the underdog in a debate that was supposed to be McCain’s forte. He displayed calmness, knowledge and a williness to serve in a bipartisan manner. The fact that he could agree with McCain at times only reassured me that he is the man for the job. Just because the two of them are opponents does not mean that there are facts that they don’t agree on. It takes a true leader to admit that his opponent is right about anything. Obama did that and then followed up with further comments. Demeanor wise Obama exhibited a friendliness or respect for McCain by acknowledging McCain was there. McCain would not even look at Obama. Sure, he slipped by calling McCain by his name John instead of Senator, but that is a petty mistake. Obama could have pounced upon McCain about his negative votes that would have benefitted veterans but out of respect for this hero that we keep hearing about from the hero himself (McCain) Obama refrained from doing so.

Furthermore, McCain at times appeared to be seething under his skin in his effort to remain calm. As far as Obama’s studdering, that has nothing to do with his knowledge, confidence or leadership

By Sheri

September 27, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this

Why is it that every time I come on these political boards, 99.99% of racist stereotypical comments are against black people? I mean, c’mon calling Obama, a Harvard graduate, a n*gr and a thug? Does it make you feel better about yourself to call him and other black people that? “He’s smarter than me BUT AT LEAST I’M WHITE!”

By Young black republican

September 27, 2008 10:19 AM | Link to this

McCain won hands-down. As a young black conservative, I am sick of the Democratic party!!!! I am tired of their rhetoric, their lies, and the victimhood and government-dependency they promote! One stupid program after another; how about just promoting self-reliance period?! I am tired of corrupt black politicians being elected again and again because of an ignorant electorate who focus only on race! What have they done but line their own pockets with our hard-earned money?! Obama only suspended earmarks AFTER he decided to run. McCain does not believe and has NEVER used earmarks. How is Black America better today because of the Democrats? Dr. King would spin in his grave if he could see the condition and mindset of Black America today! Was his sacrifice in vain?

Black America seems to have a short memory. Pro-Slavery? Democrats! Pro-Jim Crow? Democrats! Pro-White Supremacy? Democrats! How quickly we forget! The Republican party was the black person’s party until 1964. The Dems only supported the Civil Rights Bill after the fallout from the Vietnam War. Black America has been deceived, disappointed and fleeced time and time again by the Democratic Party. Time to get back to basics and conservatism - it’s the only way ahead because no amount of government can determine a person’s place in life. We all have different potential, skills, goals, abilities, etc. It is up to the people and the market to determine how they are applied, where they are needed, and where they are placed; the government should only protect our right and privilege to pursue at our leisure. McCain 08!

By Sheri

September 27, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this

And another thing. I hope Obama wins just so you white racists can blow your brains out so you won’t have to live in a country with a black president!

By kickthemallout

September 27, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this

omommas laughing and #^&$eating grins during McCains responses were so insulting anyone with a brain knows he will say anything to get elected

By The Revelation

September 27, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this

Well Olana the civilized world is pressing forward.

It’s obvious though your world has come to an end, and that’s a great thing.

By Spin?

September 27, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this

I had it all

$100k a year career, big house with white picket fence. I was president of my kid’s school PTA.

I’ve traveled the world and visited three continents. I worked with managers in the company that employed me to solve complex problems.

I worked with my HOA to ensure a safe community for my and my neighbors children.

I was good friends with executives, attorneys and medical professionals.

I spent the past 15 years being an active contributor to society.

Now I’m nothing but a shiftless bum who has not the motivation to pick myself up and get my life back on track., and when you pass me on the street you treat me as such.

I guess my past accomplishments mean nothing to you and are no indication of future success.

By Steven Arp

September 27, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this

One question. What has Obama done ? Really can someone name just one thing? Bill Clinton said Obama didn’t have the knowledge to lead, his own party said that. That’s not good . Sorry Obama, I’m voting McCain/Palin and Georgia is as well.

By Karen Lanier

September 27, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this

Obama was a community organizer. Oh that’s good to know. Elect your local cub scout troup leader, er , Organizer. Didn’t look too Organizer last night though, Hmmm..

By Dela

September 27, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this

Sheri, if it walks like a duck and sounds like a duck it probably is a duck. It’s funny watching Obama trying to act white. WOW ! I’m surprised he wasn’t call Uncle Tom by his people like they did Bill Cosby.

By Dela

September 27, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this

Sheri, if it walks like a duck and sounds like a duck it probably is a duck. It’s funny watching Obama trying to act white. WOW ! I’m surprised he wasn’t called Uncle Tom by his people like they did Bill Cosby.

By Dela

September 27, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this

Sheri, if it walks like a duck and sounds like a duck it probably is a duck. It’s funny watching Obama trying to act white. WOW ! I’m surprised he wasn’t called Uncle Tom by his people like they did Bill Cosby.

By Lauren

September 27, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this

I think what showed through in the debate was McCain’s experience with foreign policy. He’s been involved with tough decisions. As far as being the commander and chief, I believe our president should have some military experience prior to being the leader. Think of it like this. A company is needing a CEO. They’re not going to take a person with no real experience to speak of or track record to really look at and make him the leader of the company. He’d first need to put some sufficient time in and prove himself. I think McCain’s got the experience and has proved himself well. He’s been a soldier and he’s lost his freedom so he knows what it’s like. He doesn’t want to put our troops in harms way unless necessary. I think he’ll do what needs to be done the best it can be done. I think Obama is intelligent and very well spoken but I don’t think he’s ready to be the president. His views of our current situation with the war are 20/20. Hindsight is always easier and better. At the time the decisions needed to be made, would he make the best decision for our country? I don’t know. There is no real record of him proving that he can do that. I believe the surge of troops has been the answer in Iraq and Obama did not agree with that. One can debate whether we should’ve ever been there or not but that doesn’t matter now because we’re there now and we need to handle it and stick with it till it’s truly time to leave. We cannot pull away and leave a mess. I believe like McCain said we would have to go back. I think we’d further lose respect from other countries if we don’t handle this right. My husband is in the military and I definitely believe there’s a lot the general public does not know about as far as intelligence on the war and us being there. I’ve been in a briefing and information was presented in support of the U.S. being in Iraq that’s never been televised. Many Americans want our troops to come home but I don’t believe it’s time yet. As far as the economy goes, I believe McCain will cut unnecessary spending and improve our economy. I know people who make over the $250,000, which Obama would plan to tax at a higher rate and I know that they are hard working people and they deserve to keep a lot of what they make. I also don’t think it’s time to ask for more money and start a lot of new endeavors because we have a lot of other important issues to improve and deal with without adding new programs that would require more money we do not have. Let’s fix what we got before we take on more. McCain is ready to go day one. I believe Obama needs to put more time in the Senate and gain more experience. I plan to vote McCain and hope the rest of the country will too.

By lisa g

September 27, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

I agree with you Lauren. Also, with respect to the military engagement and troops surges and such. By law, each active duty troop is guaranteed a respite in service. When they redeploy they are guaranteed a period of time before they are eligible for deployment again. A fundamental disconnect which Mr. Obama spoke to yesterday was - “we don’t have enough troops to send to Afghanistan”. Make no confused understanding that we have PLENTY of dedicated troops, the consideration is - by law, these troops are guaranteed time off. Should they be stripped of this guarantee after deployment and be forced to go back for another extended deployment? No. They should not and will not. The other thing I want to mention is that it’s a heck of a lot cheaper and more effective to relocate elements needed to fight a war to move from one country to the other than it is to bring it all home and then bring it back.

The other point I want to make is that the agreement forged with Iraq at the beginning of this initiatives had pre-determined dates for troop withdrawal. Not codified, but certainly outlined. This agreement recently expired and Conde Rice went over a few weeks ago and renegotiated this old agreement. Don’t let either candidate fool you into thinking they solely have the power to bring all the troops home on their chosen date. They do not. Besides, it’s completely logistically impossible to bring them home “overnight.” Impossible.

By Bob

September 27, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this

I can’t believe the Obama lovers! You remember when he started campaigning he said he was going to raise income taxes,double capital gains taxes and give more freedom to illegals? He changes his tune when his advisors tell him, “..don’t say stupid stuff like that..”. Bob is right, terrorist like Obama because he’s soft on crime.

By Tom

September 27, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this

It amazes me that some one like McCain sells to the American people. If you have watched more than this debate, you would have seen that he reacts without thought and has to retract what he just said an hour before. McCain held his own in the debate and actually contained himself from stepping on his own words, but when you won’t even look at who you are debating, rather weak on conviction. McCain has been right a few times in 26 years, but in your own life’s story how many times have you said to yourself; “Wow, I wish I would have thought about that before I said or did what I did, things may have turned out better”. I want someone who thinks before they act sitting next to that red phone in the Oval Office.

By Concerned Kyle

September 27, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this

The thing that kills me is, when you punish all of the successful people who know how to start and create new businesses (and therefore new jobs) to the point that they no longer are inclined to do so, who is going to pay all of the taxes to support all of you lazy slackers who want to vote for Obama?

Who is John Galt…..? If I know how to create a company here, and I can create jobs, I can do it somewhere else as well - somewhere where I won’t be punished for being successful -

Obama’s belief is that no one is successful due to hard work, they just got lucky - and that is why I can’t vote for him.

By Keith Scott

September 27, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

I think Barack Obama won the presidential debate by a landslide. I mean John Mccain seemed to me as if he really didn’t get it. After 8 years as George Bush’s sidekick. If this great country allows the next 4 years pass like the last 8 years. Then we (as a nation) are slower than I realized. We got so many problems as a nation we have to elect a democrat as our next president. To me it’s a crying shame that some of my fellow Americans refer to Barack Obama as a spook. We got to get reengaged in the political scenery we have to really understand what both men are saying and really ask ourselves a number of questions. Times are diffrent now than they were 80 something years ago.

By ce

September 27, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this

*I was impressed with Obama’s presentation as he was able to clearly and concisely articulate solutions for American’s economic and energy plight.He presented as honest, acknowledging that change will take time. Also, I appreciate his ability to work w/ people who are in disagreement with him personally or his world views, a quality that is much needed in a world leader. He does not appear to hold personal grudges and is able to put them a side to deal with the problem at hand. This was evident with him talking to McCain and not solely at the camera. Conversely, McCain appeared so angry that he never looked at Senator Obama during the debate. Is this how he is going to act with country leaders that he dislike? Unmoveable, inflexible and stoic? Also, McCain often took on the tone of Bush, the quiet, strick fear and gloom into people. Act on fear. Obama acknowledged the situation but presented plans for change. As one comedian said: McCain has 12 houses and if he loses one he is still okay. Senator Obama has one house to loose. So he most connected to the plight of every day American and realizes that the ECONOMY IS NOT FUNDAMENTALLY SOUND.!!! Also, I am a VETERAN and WILL NOT VOTE FOR MCCAIN. John keeps referring to his POW status. As a therapist I believe he has some unresolved issues, PTSD and slight dementia.

By nm

September 27, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

Insane McCain. First he tried grand standing by declaring he was suspending his campaign, which he did not. Then he thought he was looking presidential by staing he would not debate until an agreement was met. He began to look very senile, confused and manipulative when members of his own party stated his present was unwarranted or needed. Secondly, Obama was right on target when he said a president needs to multi-task. Even David Letterman stated he must be mixing something in his metamusel. Again he was grand standing at the meeting. When the camera panned the panel everyone was looking serious given the gravity of the siutation. NO NOT OLE MAN RIVER, HE WAS GRINNING LIKE A HAPPY NURSING HOME RESIDENT WHO JUST HAD HIS A LONG AWAIT BOWEL MOVEMENT

By Sam

September 27, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this

Obama is up-to-date and has a plan for the future. McCain still lives in the past. He kept bringing up the past in almost every question — D-Day, Ike, Reagan, Kissinger, Vietnam and his “35 years” of friendship with people. He wants to keep trying the same old stuff and expects to get different results. Go figure. I respect his service to our country, but that doesn’t make him the right choice for now.

By Obama supporter

September 27, 2008 6:17 PM | Link to this

Hey Angry, Stupid White Folks, Face it John McCain is a washed up, has been, racist Politician who couldn’t get elected to the White House if no one showed up to vote for Obama. You ignorant White folks like to be represented by someone with an IQ higher than your own average (45 right) and Johnnie Mc just doesn’t make the cut, plus you require someone that has passed the ‘Carpetbagging 101” class and we all know he didn’t bother to enroll because he’s married to that Junkie Beer Heiress and doesn’t need to skim from Washington like his predecessors. Bet all the skimmed profits from the failed banks, mortgage and Insurance companies will be fodder for gossip around the Deer Stands of the departing White House criminals next fall, you know things like ” I got paid big time on the Insurance Company failure Dick, I told you when to skim but you were too busy skimming off Iraq Military procument Invoices, those will always be around, John will make sure of it”, you know white folks how the conversations go. Big Black Party (maybe with a little Kanye on the mic) in January…..LOL…..See you there

By AWP

September 27, 2008 11:31 PM | Link to this

Obama supporter that was harsh, however I do agree that many whites will not vote for Obama simply because he is black. They would rather see this country go up in smoke at the hands of McCain who has agreed with GWB policies at least 90% of the time. I’d rather vote for change whether Obama was black, white, red or yellow. Its sad but Georgia is still a state full of ignorant red-neck racists who lump blacks and other minorities into one big bucket.

By Ange

September 28, 2008 2:55 AM | Link to this

Obviously Obama…McCain looked and kept coughing like an old man about to drop dead. If he’s acting this way now how will he act in the White House? Obama was gracious and diplomatic. McCain needs to drop his canned speeches!!

By Ann

September 28, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this

I wouldn’t expect an ajc comments section to be anything but a chorus of Obamatons but this is ridiculous. Obama had seven major flip flops during the debate from past statements and couldn’t remember the name of the Iraq soldier on his bracelet. Both points prove that he will do whatever is politically expedient to get elected and the only change we can believe in is that he’ll change his mind more often on major points than most people change their knickers. Four words Obambi…the internet doesn’t forget. Even if your kool-aid drinking myrmidons do. And the family of that soldier on your bracelet—Sgt.Ryan David Jopek—asked you not to wear their son’s bracelet and you ignored them. Just despicable.

By A_White_Middle_Aged_Woman

September 28, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

Saw the debates—took notes even…on what was said and demeanor.

McCain was an angry, old man. Those who criticize Obama as “aloof or arrogant,” it is his personality..he isn’t quick tempered (as the idiots we have in the white house now, and that old fool McCain).

For eight long years, we’ve been subject to someone’s “gut.”

No thanks. It is time to have someone’s intelligence run the show. Bottom of his class McCain ain’t it. Lord help us, he looked old and worn out, depsite taking every weekend off from campaigning to rest….God help us..we’ll be stuck with that imbecile Palin.

Pretend Obama isn’t half-white…betcha you’d vote for him then.

BTW: everyone in my house were fervent Hillary supporters…Palin’s choice only solidified how desperate McCain is to “win at any cost.”

This is NOT the McCain who ran in 2000.

BTW: the majority of the polls gave it Obama by a narrow lead.

I hope for my children’s sake..and YOURS despite your utter ignorance/racism, Obama wins.

By GCC

September 28, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this

It is evident the poll opinions here as well as CNN, NBC, NY Times, are taken from a biased base. Therefore, a narrow victory by Obama simply proves that McCain won this debate overwhelmingly and confirms again that Liberals only see through jaundiced eyes.

By A_White_Middle_Aged_Woman

September 28, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this

Actually, the CBS poll that was done was made up entirely of independent voters…and they saw it as a win for Obama.

::::spin, spin::::

Can’t wait to see St. Sarah of the Tundra, patron saint of the Stupid try to debate on NATIONAL issues….she couldn’t handle Couric who treated her like a child…

By Ann

September 28, 2008 5:27 PM | Link to this

You are correct GCC. Especially the CNN poll in which they admit to a ‘slight bias’, 41% of the respondents identified themselves as Dems while only 27% claimed to be Republicans. Depending on the total number that responded I doubt if many of these polls would be considered valid given the margin of error. Obambi is a clueless, stuttering empty suit who hasn’t had an original idea his entire life. He’s borrows heavily from the Communist Manifesto, political cartoons, and Saul Alinsky while passing himself off as an agent of Change a la Jimmy Carter—THE worst president of the US EVER. If it weren’t for his Chicago Political Machine connections he wouldn’t be qualified to run a Tilt-a-Whirl, much less a country. The only poll that matters is Nov. 4. I’m praying enough people start really looking at who he is and what he’s proposing so that he and all his elitist, limousine liberal friends will get the message that we are sick and tired of their tax and spend vote buying schemes.

By Art Carmen

September 28, 2008 7:46 PM | Link to this

McCain needs to disclose his current medical records.

McCain is 72 and a medical mess. He will be 80 if he serves 2 terms, and incumbents never step down. The records document the health of Sen. McCain at the Mayo Clinic show: Cancer (melanomas on his left face, his left arm and his nose); dizziness that was diagnosed as vertigo; blood in the urine, caused by an enlarge prostate and bladder/kidney stones; high cholesterol; pain in his shoulder, hand and knee joints diagnosed as degenerative arthritis; evidence of polyps and diverticulosis in the colon, and some other minor medical ailments along the way. The cancer diagnosis has surfaced 4 times, 4 operations and will likely reoccur.. Has pain in his shoulders and knee, and takes sedatives that may cause disorientation. Has high-frequency hearing loss in both ears, sporadic memory loss, edema( swelling) and blood in the urine. Thyroid palpable node discovered and being watched. Smoked 2 packs of cigarettes a DAY for 25 years before stopping in 1980. Has psychological, temper and mood swings due to military and prolonged imprisonment and isolation under stressful conditions that have left lasting psychological impact and undersurface rage, revenge phantasies and acting out. Wait until he is 80 in 2nd term and President Palin takes over. Medical opinion: “I am a registered Republican. As a dermatologist with over 20 years of experience, I would have to believe that there is a very significant probability that McCain will die of his melanoma, probably within the next few years. As I understand it, his first episode was in 1992, and he has had a total of 4 melanomas, one of which was deep enough to require a lymph node dissection. My experience has been that patients whose immune system clearly does not fight off melanoma (I’ve never had any patient who had more than 2 once we began observing them closely with consistent skin checks, as I know McCain gets), and eventually die of their melanoma, especially when it has been on the head or neck. Everything may seem to be fine for 5-10 years, then all of a sudden all the micrometastases reach critical mass, and there are lesions in the brain, bone and lungs - and the person is dead within three months.” - Laura E. Skellchock, MD I know it is not politically correct to interject age, but…….

By Ann

September 29, 2008 7:48 AM | Link to this

Has The One released his records? No. For that matter let’s look at some other things The One hasn’t released which have loads more bearing on this election than health concerns at this point: Occidental College records — Not released Columbia College records — Not released Columbia Thesis paper — “not available” Harvard College records — Not released Selective Service Registration — Not released Medical records — Not released Illinois State Senate schedule — “not available” Law practice client list — Not released Harvard Law Review articles published — None University of Chicago scholarly articles — None Questions still remain of the location of his birth and baptism (which would be an indication he’s at least not a Muslim) A document surfaced this weekend from his enrollment in a Catholic school (filled out by his stepfather) which listed his religion as Islam.
You post proves only one definitive thing. You relish in taking a DNC talking point and running with it. Living in Florida I know quite a few people including my father who’ve had lesions removed decades ago and are still gasp functioning. Move on to something really relevant to this elecdtion.

By Chris

September 29, 2008 8:05 AM | Link to this

McCain won the debate by a mile. NObama um, ah… um… is not so good with out his teleprompter.

I will be voting McCain/Palin in November.

Country First!

By IslandGirl

September 29, 2008 8:33 AM | Link to this

Chris

You must have been blind and deaf….McCain is the experienced legislator and made so many errors…with his misquotes and misidentifications…There is no national guard in Iran! What a joke…

Most folks that claim McCain/Palin to be the better pick are folks that want to keep their guns on their hips…yet claim to be pro-life! What hypocrites….Pro-life means just that….No to the death penalty, no to shooting at your neighbors because their skin color is different from yours.

By IslandGirl

September 29, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this

Chris

You must have been blind and deaf….McCain is the experienced legislator and made so many errors…with his mis-quotes and mis-identifications…

Most folks that claim McCain/Palin to be the better pick are folks that want to keep their guns on their hips…yet claim to be pro-life! What hypocrites….Pro-life means just that….No to the death penalty, no to shooting at your neighbors because their skin color is different from yours.

By Ann

September 29, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this

Spoken like a true fascist Island Girl. By your reasoning, a pro-choice person who believes in killing an unborn baby should be for the death penalty—just call it a late term abortion OK? I think in all states there are laws on the books (call them statutes) against shooting at anyone without a pretty darn good reason too. Typical lib…all about emotion and illogical thinking.