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Discuss the second presidential debate

October 7, 2008 |  3:54 pm

Barack Obama and John McCain at the second presidential debate in Nashville

The Nashville debate between Senators John McCain and Barack Obama focused on domestic issues.  Did the town-hall format benefit one candidate over the other?  Were the issues that matter to you discussed?  Perhaps most importantly -- how much will it matter to voters?

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Both candidates have started off well, but it's early.

Sen. McCain, please stop using the phrase, "my friends" its lame and sounds too political. And explain your VP's involvement in Alaska Independence Party.

McCain just lost it. He just hit the "testy" point. There's no going back with this guy once he's dropped over that waterfall.

The "my friends" comment is lame. Unfortunately, McCain isn't clear on that because he's out of touch.

McCain is attacking Obama and his anger is barely contained. More emotion from McCain but no content. McCain is defending tax-cuts for the FAT CATS. Amazing !

I really liked McCain, but this debate performance is pathetic. He mocked Obama for not answering the question of "Can you fix Social Security and Medicare in two years", when he *did* - yet then McCain snarks and then HE doesn't answer the question himself.

He just seems to be reciting these disjointed phrases - one minute he says the economy isn't going to get worse, then he's tossing an insult Obama's way that the economy is "bad".

I do enjoy Tom B. slapping down the both of them. That's the only amusement I'm getting out of this. Our country is in trouble, we don't have time for this crap.


I really thought that McCain would do better. I thought that he would have the clear advantage in this debate. Right now I'd put Obama way ahead.

John sounds like the worst parts of Reagan, Bush I, and Bush II.

If McCain's Ginkgo Bilboa supplements wear off during the debate it's gonna' be embarrassing.

McCain has become an empty bag for Karl Rove. What do you expect from someone who bypasses tens of more capable women to pick the following:
- brain-dead Sarah Palin
- golden-parachute Carly Fiorina
- two-timing Joe Liberman

He is way too patronizing and BITTER. Get this over with. It's a farce.

Wow. I honestly thought that it would be favored towards McCain, but Obama is sweeping the floor with him so far.

Stop saying "MY FRIENDS"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm not your friend mate.
McCain just said Reagan was his hero. Scary.

McCain is stuck in Vietnam. He's reliving it through the war in Iraq. I understand how he feels. I have compassion for him and his desire to "win" but we can't be doing that now. We've done enough in Iraq. He needs to get that. Not everything ends with the super happy ending of a World War II-type victory.

Did the veterans of Korea get a huge parade?

Hey it's either Reagan or Roosevelt Mr McCain.
"My Hero", "My Friends".
My Goodness he is shockingly bad.

McCain getting a bit testy.
Follow ups allow him to be exposed.
An angry old man who is desperate to get the Presidency and stick it to the Neo-Cons.
He isn't interested in the America.
YES!! Obama calling McCain out on his Bomb, Bomb, Bomb Iran etc stoopid calls.

Obama just knocked out McCain. It's over.

McCain can't even get his "favorite" quote right.

My friends is on my list now of words that are irritating - in the top 3 right up there with maverick, gotcha, and if I am so blessed.

McCain almost sounds scrambled. Wow. I'm an Obama supporter and I was hoping for a tie. Instead I got an overwhelming victory by Obama.

McCain did beat Obama on the Russia issue. He was clearer.

Obama should not have avoided the last question. If he would have addressed it directly, he would have scored a grand slam.

Obama won hands down how can any country elect a senile president

John McCain won hands down. Obama could not give a straight answer to most questions. Watch out.....if you like communism and socialism...you have him in Obama. I think personal responsibility is what makes a country great. Obama is so lacking that it is down right scary. WAKE UP AMERICA! Vote for the RIGHT change!! McCain/ Palin 08

 


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