The Official Presidential Debate Thread (Round 2)

"That one"? I missed that, explain

McCain was talking about an energy bill I believe, he was making his point and then goes, "You know who didn't vote for the bill?", swivels and points his finger at Obama and goes, "That one. I voted for it."

I mean it was just distasteful. He could've just said, "Obama didn't vote for it."

The guy HAS a name. I mean it was just one of those moments where you slap your palm against your face and go, why? It felt awkward and a bit degrading to be referred to as "That one" like you're some thing.

As minor as some people may consider it, it felt like McCain sort of shot himself in the foot.

Oh yeah, I heard that but had my back to the tv so didn't really notice. How was the eye contact?

Apparently that whole, "That one" comment did not make a bunch of people happy. People are starting to think that McCain is coming off as condescending and patronizing.

They also showed some reaction polls showing that Republicans did not like McCain's whole idea of buying all the bad loans. I Haven't seen a curve that bad that wasn't on a baseball field.
Well they also showed the undecided curve goin up with that idea and thats who these debates are really trying to get. I myself do not like the idea but manu dems here hve said tats what needs to be done.

Oh yeah, I heard that but had my back to the tv so didn't really notice. How was the eye contact?

lol I wasn't paying attention. Was turned away from the TV.

But I think McCain was staring at the floor most of the time and rifling through his pockets and Obama was busy mourning the Cubbies getting sweeped.

A discussion on the economy is not a good thing for McCain. As for his "that one" comment you guys make it sound like he said "that boy." It's not a big deal though it's not presidential. McCain is the usual McCain full of erroneous figures and talking about the usual (energy Independence, Obama raising taxes, and his famous "I know how to [insert some generic word of your choosing]"). Seems like Obama is holding nothing back and meeting McCain with fangs protruding.

McCain was talking about an energy bill I believe, he was making his point and then goes, "You know who didn't vote for the bill?", swivels and points his finger at Obama and goes, "That one. I voted for it."

I mean it was just distasteful. He could've just said, "Obama didn't vote for it."

The guy HAS a name. I mean it was just one of those moments where you slap your palm against your face and go, why? It felt awkward and a bit degrading to be referred to as "That one" like you're some thing.

As minor as some people may consider it, it felt like McCain sort of shot himself in the foot.

"That one" :doh:

I thought it was pretty disrespectful

The old man got totally pwned here I thought:

"Senator McCain suggests that somehow, you know, I'm green behind the ears and, you know, I'm just spouting off, and he's sombre and responsible," Mr. Obama said.

"This is the guy who sang, ‘Bomb, bomb, bomb Iran,' who called for the annihilation of North Korea. That I don't think is an example of ‘speaking softly.'"

Mr. Obama was referring to an offhand remark Mr. McCain made in April 2007, when he responded to a question about the potential for military conflict with Iran by singing ‘Bomb bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb Iran,' a variation on an old Beach Boys song.

Mr. McCain became defensive at the reference. "I hate to even go into this. I was joking with an old veteran friend, who joked with me, about Iran."

Gloves come off in second Presidential debate (http://www.nationalpost.com/story.html?id=866416)

Seems that Obama was the clear winner tonight

CBS Poll: Uncommitted Voters Say Obama Won Debate - Horserace (http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2008/10/07/politics/horserace/entry4508356.shtml)

Who Won The Debate? Clean Sweep For Obama (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/07/who-won-the-debate-insta_n_132827.html)

CNN Political Ticker: All politics, all the time Blog Archive - CNN Poll: Obama won the night « - Blogs from CNN.com (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/07/cnn-poll-obama-won-the-night/)

If you watched the debate it's pretty difficult to say McCain won with a straight face.

More thoughts on the debate:

* McCain says I'll bring the troops home with honor. WTF does that mean? Did he come back from Vietnam without honor?

* McCain said health care is a "responsibility." He got totally owned by Obama when Obama said it was a "right" and then proceeded to talk about his mom fighting her insurance company as she was dying of breast cancer. What about children with irresponsible parent? I guess they go without health care.

* Obama talks loudly eh? Use force but talk softly eh? I'm gonna act responsibly eh? Is this the same McCain who said he wouldn't meet with the president of Spain and wants to kick Russia out of G8. Who sang "Bomb, Bomb, Bomb." He got owned in that segment by Obama.


Obama killed tonight, better believe that and take it to the bank.