Comments on: CBS Poll: Obama Boosted Most By Debate

Uncommitted Voters Give Edge To Obama On Economy, McCain On Iraq

[larry82356]

I believe only the undecided changed their minds today however, it is hard for me to believe there are not many of them. Personally, I think the debates in term of content were essentially a tie. One of the reasons the conversation was about the Iraq war. I personally believe we need to get out of Iraq. We are not winning the war and General Patreus said this in an interview that to use the term "victory" will never be used to define the Iraq war. I thought McCain shoot from the hip and I personally would like a president that would give deep thought prior to decisions at least when making grave decisions such as war. Anger, stubbornness, narrow minded thinking, are not ideal traits for a president. I am willing to give Obama a chance to get it right. He could never be as bad as Bush. However, it appears with McCain erratic behavior and his lack of judgment these are observations based on the methods used to conduct his campaign; this definitely gives me pause. If he can not carry out an organized well thought out campaign what will he do for our country? McCain is willing to lie and stick to it without apology and I can not believe this "Maverick" as he would like to be labeled will give the American people any explanation for any of his choices in running this country because he will not believe he has to give explanation to the American people. Does this not scare the living daylights out of some of you!!!

[samthetvcat]

---"Before the debate, 36 percent favored Obama and 34 percent favored McCain. Obama now leads by 12 points among uncommitted debate watchers - 41 percent to 29 percent -- in their choice for president in November."---

To be more accurate, I would have liked to know each person''s party affiliation - like was it 34% leaning Obama and Democratic, 2% leaning Obama and Republican, 25% leaning McCain and Republican, 9% leaning McCain and Democratic?

Because I didn''t see anything tonight that would explain that much of a shift unless people leaning McCain already wanted to vote Obama but had doubts about his ability to deal with more experienced world leaders (such as McCain).

If you were leaning McCain because you''re socially liberal and economically conservative, or like having somebody with vast foreign policy experience Obama really do or say anything to reach across the aisle (take the what would you cut from your budget answer for example).

Although McCain didn''t reach across the aisle either - given how important it was for him to do so in this economic climate, maybe it was that failure that was the problem?

I don''t know . . .

[perflead]

CORRECTION:
McCain''s attitude is no different from the current republican administration.
How do we expect things to get better by accepting similar appraoch over and over.

[perflead]

Obama is genuine & more truthful than McCain.
He does not disagee for the sake of disagreement.
In fact McCain did not have the generoristy to agree or appreciate even when his opponenet was right.
I was looking at the Fact Check on CNN & Obama was right & McCain was not accurate.
As an example,McCain denial related to Iran & Kissinger was wrong.
Kissinger did say it is ok to talk to Iran.
Obama does not win debates by throwing kitchen sink or lying.
His approach may not be good for the initial stages right after the debate, but it did helped him in the later stages in the primaries.
It will help him as more and more independents and democrates will find out who is more accurate.
Obama''s attitude is no different from the current republican administration.
How do we expect things to get better by accepting similar appraoch over and over.

[sherry1080]

obama will win, the wicked and fake republicans will loose, hypocrites ,,,seemingly awesome ,,,they hold so much animosity inside them and fake as if the get along and well tuned hahaha ....the republicans hold so much inside them , give them a little power and they will stab u on ur back conseravtives , conserve their hatred ,,they carry on as if they gte along but they will stab u ..watch out ..sarah palin is all beautyLOOK FOR THE INNER BEAUTY PEOPLE ...DO NTO GO FOR FAKE ...LIKE A MOOS ECAME OUT OF HER HOLE IN ALASKA , SKUNKY AND SMELLY

[sleepydiane]

I agree with you. It''s time for the gloves to come off, but I do believe this was more a "feeling each other out" session rather than a full-blown debate.
Next time I think it could get pretty messy. You could already see the contempt coming from McCains side, and a few really sharp comments from Obama.
Just a warm up really.

[joe_transit]

One problem with Obama is that many people mistake kindness for weakness. Obama credited McCain too many times. He needs to sharpen his teeth and file his nails to a point. McCain is an old pro here and he was very good, his "Oh please" comment was great. McCains biggest drawback is his idiot VP along with his Bush theme for government and being a liar. Obama is clearly the better choice but I think people would like to see him more as an attack dog, he needs to get in there and rip McCain''s heart out. What does it take to get Obama mad? Come on Joe help out your boss, he needs a lesson in angry passion.

[sleepydiane]

Republicans rule the Roost, so to speak, in Tennessee, but I have heard from a lot of my Republican neighbors that they are voting for Obama as well, reasoning that our economy cannot withstand anymore of this endless financing of a war without end.
Go figure, I was right 8 years ago ;)

[aj4321-2009]

Posted by Charlie1000 at 02:46 AM : Sep 27, 2008
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Please don''t regurgitate McCain campaign trash. If you have an honest opinion, give that.

[sherry1080]

Obama was amazing. I wouldn''''t have bothered even voting if it wasn''''t for an inspirational, amazing person like him. McCain is out of touch.
Good luck Obama. You have some support here in Tennessee

[sherry1080]

SleepyDiane hey u go girl ,,,,i am also from tennessee..

[sherry1080]

i am sure mc cain has experience, dirty , politcal experience ..this coutry needs pure , good hearted kind obama fresh clean start for this country for growth rejuvination and this country needs to grow from the young seeds rather than experience old *** mc cain , smelly and sulphuric , next put this country on flames, his old *** supporters will light the smelly sulphuric flames ..this is already becoming a dead country we need to liven it freshen it nurture it , love it and grow it groom it ,,,this what obama for president is all about ,,,give this country a zing from dull faced sick faced , fake faced mc cain ....this country need inner beauty people so the inner beauty of this country will shine and resonate

[sleepydiane]

Obama was amazing. I wouldn''t have bothered even voting if it wasn''t for an inspirational, amazing person like him. McCain is out of touch.
Good luck Obama. You have some support here in Tennessee.

[oly_joe]

Hey Charlie 1000 .. did you fall and land on your head when you were young?

[xargaw]

Tonight John McCain appeared angry and agitated several times whereas Obama held onto his usual calm demeanor. Obama appeared very Presidential. Both did a good job, but Obama appears to have a better handle on the economy (his math makes some sense, McCain''s math makes no sense). McCain was wrong about the War in both Iraq and Afghanistan. There is no way to undo his poor judgement and support for eight years of the worst President in history. His history has a big de-regulator has contributed to the current mess as well.

[wonamerica]

The media concurs Obama kicked McCan''ts butt. Oh I forgot Fox news thinks McCan''t won. Sad really. John McCan''t is a sad sad man who couldn''t get hired to bag groceries at a supermarket and people are thinking about voting for him to be president. Scary!!! Along with the Witch Hunter Palin. God Bless America bc we need it right now with these crazy religious zealots. Almost as crazy as Muslim extremists.

[perflead]

We should acknowledge the fact that every thing is messed up.
We must acnkowledge the fact that republican administration had been at the helm of the series of screw ups we have seen in the last eight years.
We must acknowledge the fact McCain supported the moves of the republican administration most of the time with few exceptions.
We must acknowledge Obama is highly educated from Columbia and Harvard with Magna *** laude and a degree in law.
He was the president of Harvard law review
Look at the way he has organized his campign.
He is so well organized and well planned and proactive.
He will most like win.
Obama has already shown that even his judgments on foreign policy issues have been wiser than McCain.
Look at the fact Mccain was not even looking Obama into his eyes where as Obama was looking straight into his eyes.
McCain was being condascending & mean.
Obama was so humble and well composed.
I think we must change the driver or the neocoservative agenda is going to conclude the disaster already underway due to their policies.

[simplemind2]

Those folks voted for GWB and then whining about the Economy or the invasion in IRAQ - please don''t.
Because you deserve to have GWB his Third term.
Those undecided voters please remain do be undecided.
Those claim that they may flip-flop - just remember - who cares?!

[markinga7]

Eac had their strong points in the debate, but Obama probably will come out ahead since he held his own on foreign policy which McCain had a clear advantage going in.

[elmaskbron]

OBAMA!!! OBAMA!!! baby all the way si senor
bye bye mcbush