Katie Couric's Notebook: Undecided?
The pundits are spinning like whirling dervishes today to declare their candidate the winner of last night's debate. But no matter who won, the clear losers are the undecided voters.
Video: A CBS News poll found that 72 percent of them still feel the same way today – unsure. Part of the reason may be found in another poll number. Fifty-seven percent said neither candidate did a good job of answering the questions.
Based on the thousands of e-mails to our Webcast last night, the economy is Topic A at the kitchen table. Ellen from Mississippi wrote, "Without the slinging of mud and this one said this and did that, what are you going to do for Americans who work hard for a future that is not too promising?"
401Ks have lost $2 trillion in the past 15 months. The financial mess is already a Main Street problem, but Americans are still just hearing a lot of K Street spin. To the uncommitted voters, here's hoping the third time's a charm – that you'll hear real solutions at the next debate next Wednesday.
I have been watching the news, when they talk about reality checks on statements made by the candidates. Seems everyone stretches the truth, donkeys and elepants. So many statements made that sound so convincing on both sides, that it seems I should vote for all of them. The truth is, you probably already know, is somewhere in the middle. But at the time of the debates really I have no idea if what they are saying is the truth(whole).
I will also tell you I am amazed when the media expect us to believe that the candidates really are experts or really knowledgeable about all subjects. I want to say c''mon, does either candidate really understand the economics of the mess were in. Heck the so called experts don''t really know what to do.
All Presidents and candidates have ''advisors'' who are experts in economics, the environment, military issues,foreign policy, diplomacy, commerce, legal issues , health care, etc.
So when the candidates start talking issues, the answers don''t come from the candidate, they come from his advisors.
Just saw your on the street footage at TMZ and youtube. You are no walter cronkite and never will be....he would never compromise journalistic ethics and integrity by making very unprofessional commments such as you made about Sarah Palin. Back to the today show with you, if they would have you that is...your ratings are poor for a reason...
Billy For President!
A man who leaves his wife who was severely disabled in a car accident for a much younger woman?
A man whose wife stole money from her own charity to buy RX drugs?
A man who uses smear attacks to fuel his campaign instead of verbalizing his policy to save America from economic peril?
A man who at one moment says the economy is "fundamentally strong, then a few hours later say we are in an economic crisis?
A man who calls one man elitist who owns one home, yet he owns 13?
A man whose wife wears a $300,000 outfit while again talking about elitism?
A man who does not support equal pay for women?
A man who would actually eliminate Medicare and give $5,000 tax credits in one hand and tax the credits in another?
A presidential ticket when the VP can''t recite as a journalism major, what magazines she has read?
A presidential ticket when the VP attended four colleges before graduating?
A VP who is educationally bankrupt and intellectually in the deficit?
A VP whose pastor demonizes others?
A VP who wantonly shoots and kill animals for sport. She is no better than Michael Vicks.
A "CHRISTIAN WOMAN", who laughs as someone in the audience yells, "KILL HIM!"
A VP whose husband recently supported the secession of Alaska from the U.S.?
A V.P. who is involved in a scandal "Troopergate who refuses to come clean and testify?
A V.P who is by any means necessary as unable to lead the country?
How Could?
This along with Obama''s flexible intellect make him a good choice for Prez. We can hope he will know where to go for creative ideas.
Undecided voters--do you think this will help draw real substance from the candidates or repetitive talking points?
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I, too, would like a little honesty. I would like for a candidate to say something like..."these are my plans, but before we can get there we will have to make some sacrifices and yes, things probably will get worse before they get better".
I really don''t like McCain''s bailout plan or Obama''s it leaves those of us who bought a house we could afford and who played by the rules picking up the tab for the others. Think I''ll get my credit card debt paid off and money for the repairs my home needs...doubt it.
I, too, would like a little honesty. I would like for a candidate to say something like..."these are my plans, but before we can get there we will have to make some sacrifices and yes, things probably will get worse before they get better".
I really don''t like McCain''s bailout plan or Obama''s it leaves those of us who bought a house we could afford and who played by the rules picking up the tab for the others. Think I''ll get my credit card debt paid off and money for the repairs my home needs...doubt it.
Report also on Obama''s ties with ACORN when he was a community organizer and when he represents ACORN as their lawyer for 3 years.
CBS should report the anomalies that ACORN have been engaging on voters fraud during this election.
Report also on Obama''s ties with ACORN when he was a community organizer and when he represents ACORN as their lawyer for 3 years.
Why aren''t any of Obama''s classmates or professors come forward to vouch for Obama''s intellectual prowess as a student in Columbia & Harvard?
Is there risk of revelation that solidify Obama''s ties with radical extremists in columbia?
Where is the quest for truth?
How could anyone believe that Obama will deliver transparency during his presidency when he cannot even show transparency on his academic achievement in Columbia and in Harvard.
Common sense dictates that such person''s political doctrines will help shape his decision-making in governing the most powerful nation across the globe.
Could CBS cite who among the past U.S. presidents have had entrenched radical associations. Is Obama exempted for scrutiny? SCARY!!!!
Let our conscience guide us for the future of America!
One with questionable character and integrity or one with proven honorable track record?
http://www.stoptheaclu.com/archives/2008/10/06/barack-obama-raila-odinga/
We (I think I can speak for the average American) are as mad as hell and I don''t think we should take it anymore!
Let''s face it the real problem is a crisis of confidence. I made the mistake of voting for George Bush twice. I apologize to America for my bad judgement. It is time he actually took some responsibility for running this great country of ours into the ground. He needs to do something good for this country in our time of need. George Bush needs to resign and he needs to do so now! He isn''t capable of leading us out of this crisis.
You are in a unique position to help us (the American people) survive this crisis and get things back on track. Use your power and get this message out there. Start the ball rolling in the right direction.
Best Regards,
Randy Wood
Get rid of the uneducated lowlifes that pander to the religious extremists in the GOP.
Get rid of the lowlifes that can''t accept that the war in Iraq has been a debacle.
Get rid of the jerks that think we should try imposing democracy all over the world when in reality we haven''t had it here since SHRUB and CHENEY got in.
I want a real Republican party that stands for something besides enriching the boys in Washington and their "friends".
Someone needs to be accountable, now is the time to force the Republican party to get back to it''s core values, not this crazy pandering to the myopic extremists.
If my one son breaks a window and his brother covers it up or remains silent I punish both. I don''t reward loyalty, I reward honesty, integrity and a committment to doing the best for the good of my family. My family are Americans, wish my party could say the same.
Please go to this video titled "Palling Around with Secessionists''
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eniG9l_7its
and read this article by David Talbot titled ''The Palins'' un-American activities''
http://www.salon.com/opinion/feature/2008/10/07/palins_unamerican/print.html
Thank you.
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by jorjalex
October 10, 2008 4:58 PM PDT
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See all 36 CommentsI am appalled and dismayed with our current Government for the Government and by the Government policy.
I ask you what is being done with all of issues occuring and reoccuring in our Nation and the policy makers are not working to safeguard our futures, nor the futures of our children?
Anwwer: Nothing!
Everything from energy to economics to edcuation and security to enviroment to social security to taxes, nothing is being done to help US, the American, the worker, the taxpayer, the Family.
Does anyone remember from American History class what happened to the
British Tax Collectors????
It''s time for tea my fellow American.
God bless you all. God save us and our Country!!!!