Who Won Wednesday Night’s Presidential Debate? [poll]
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McCain won……but of course it doesn’t matter what you or I think….all that matter is impartial news shows…McCain had to come out punching…he did
I am overall a conservative….just letting you know…the above is my opinion not my way of influencing you…think for yourself America!..Research!
McCain just an angry frustrated old man. Put him out to pasture.
McCain wasted his golden oportunity to lay before the citizens the strength of his plans for our future. Instead he chose to elevate himself by belittling his opponet. In my opinion McCain came out looking cheap and unsure of himself! I’ve been a republican all my life.
I think Obama is indeed, very eloquent and even elegant next to McCain. HOWEVER, being communications specialist, I am trained to look at the person’s demeanor as well as what and how they say things. While Obama is a better speaker with words, his eyes and his frustrated smile give him away as being just as angry and frustrated by McCain as McCain by Obama. McCain’s greatest flaw is also his asset; his military background. While he may have a temper (as does everyone, including the more elegant Obama), he has self-discipline and restraint. But who gets to whom most is not what should be judged! Judge each on the actualities of what they said AND be sure what they SAID was specific enough to be able to gauge its’ value. Which one has the most to say that really addresses the issues? Truthfully, they both do a hell of a tap-dance around the hard-core aspects of all the issues because they both know that as President, they still have to work with the Senate and Congress to get anything done; therefore, their promises are virtually meaningless. Thus, you are perhaps better to judge them on the basis of their track records of PERSUASION of their colleagues, peers, and oppositional leaders – who’s been most successful at persuading others from one stance to their stance most frequently? Realistically, that’s been McCain – mainly because he’s been there longer and knows how to navigate the system better. It’s still anyone’s guess who will really win this election because I don’t believe the debates have really done much to aid either candidate. Either way, this will be one of our country’s most historic elections: We have the first multi-racial candidate; the oldest candidate; and the first Republican nominated female V-P nominee – it’s all about to become WORLD HISTORY on the demographics of the candidates alone!
Obama is so much smarter it’s amazing. McCain would lose to a 5th grader. I think the smart guy would do the best job.
McCain is so yesterday to quote my students – Obama once again sounded so reasonable and clearly progressive for the future of America. I have already voted early for OBAMA!! One questions the sanity of the last comment here about McCain kicking a certain part of Obama anatomy – how crass!
Obama has been hiding something, defensively and looking for words to elaborate on nonsense.
McCain’s clout negative aspect is being after Bush’s agenda, overall the support as a president can be given to the latter.
McCain was rolling his eyes around and looking into space like he was listening to a voice in his ear.He certainly didn’t seem relaxed.
I agree that McCain was on the offensive tonight. I believe that Obama showed a true calmness and acted like a leader. McCainn showed disdain for everything that Obama said. I believe that the debate may have been a draw tonight…and was definately McCain’s best performance. However, as most will agree, Palin is not fit to be President, McCains age is something to be concerned about. I think after watching all three debates and listening to what they have to say,Obama is the next President of the United States.
Obama definitely won! McCain is so sorry – I used to like him but I have already voted for OBAMA – early voting……