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Who won the debate tonight?

Who won the debate tonight?

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Navy Pride

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Well the first debate is over..........Who won?
 
Navy Pride said:
Well the first debate is over..........Who won?
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If you like Obama then Obam a won. If you like McCain then McCain won.

I am not qualified to figure it out because I like Obama and find McCain to be a very scary, very bitter, very un-presidential weak man. Why weak? When one has to be belittle one's opponent as your only tactic then it seems to me that you're the loser.
 
Obama won on every single level.

On the Economy, taxes, Iraq, Afghanistan, Russia, and Nuclear Weapons.

And i wanted to slap that fake ass smile off McCain.
 
Seems McCain couldn't get his stories straight. Eiseinhower did not submit a letter of resignation before the Normandy Invasion.
So McCain stood there trying to sound more knowledgable yet on so many points the lies or ignorance was obvious.
Obama couldn't answer what he would be able to cut specifically.McCain couldn't answer that either and irresponsibly said he would spend everything - yeah right bull****.

On the economy, McCain just didn't get it, and had to continually mischaracterize or flat out lie.

I don't think there was a clear winner though, It think both did quite a decent job - McCain clearly looked annoyed though, maybe loosing his temper again?
 
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I dislike them both very strongly and found McCain to be loose with facts, unable to communicate without emotional pleas, and very nervous getting facts across.
 
On a side note:

Anyone just hear Biden on CNN?
He is on fire.

If he is even 1 tenth as aggressive vs Palin, its going to be a train wreck.

Seriously... that man is READY and eager.
I think he is having a hard time accepting that he does not get to debate right now.

I wonder what Palin is doing at this moment?
 
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This one wasn't even close.

Maybe it was McCain's lack of preparation....but Obama clearly won this debate.

This was supposed to be McCain's strength and for Obama to come through this debate all he had to do was stand his ground.

Not only did he stand his ground, Obama clearly came across as the person who was more knowledgeable, more prepare and has better judgement.

McCain did do better in the second half of the debate than he did in the first. But he still just seemed ill prepared to be on the stage tonight.

There are two debate to go...but McCain supporters have to be a little concerned after McCain's performance tonight.
 
I think both candidates handled their own and did well. Of course, Obama supporters will think he clearly won and McCain supporters will think he clearly won. I think there were various ups and downs, but no clear winner. Unfortunately, both candidates are very close in the polls and debates like this are supposed to widen that margin a bit. I think it's obvious that this debate won't change that much. Hopefully upcoming debates will do better in that regard.
 
Middleground said:
How come no draw option, Navy?
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*Puts on Navy Hat*
[SARCASM TAGS ON FOR YOUR PLEASURE]

You're all a bunch of delusional leftists who praise socialism and hate America. Your opinions mean nothing and election day will prove that McCain is the best candidate and he'll win...................................................................................................................
And then you liberals will be crying...........................:rofl:2wave:

You are all so blind that you can't possibly see how McCain destroyed Obama, who has the most liberal voting record in history. McCain is sly like a fox.

[SARCASM TAGS OFF FOR YOUR PLEASURE]
*takes off navy hat.
 
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I thought McCain won a close decision..........I have been watching CSPAN after the debate and it seems that every black caller who called said Obama won and every white caller said McCain won............
 
Navy Pride said:
Because a draw is a cop out.......I want you to make a decision........;)
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How is it a cop out? You do realize that there is such a thing as a draw, don't you? Not everyone is a partisan hack.
 
dclxvinoise said:
How is it a cop out? You do realize that there is such a thing as a draw, don't you? Not everyone is a partisan hack.
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Whacha talkin' bout? You never heard of win, lose or cop out? Loser. :2razz:
 
Navy Pride said:
I thought McCain won a close decision..........I have been watching CSPAN after the debate and it seems that every black caller who called said Obama won and every white caller said McCain won............
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For bringing race into this, you can kiss my black ass!!!

Hang on a minute. Gotta find some black paint.
 
Middleground said:
Whacha talkin' bout? You never heard of win, lose or cop out? Loser. :2razz:
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I think that title would have actually made the late 80's television game show worth watching.
 
This is not close. I absolutely agree with every liberal here, the debate was not close at all. McCain is obviously the winner.

McCain had the style, thats all he needed and thats all debates are about. All you liberals trying to say "He didn't get his facts straight, he is wrong, BLEEEEEH!". Debates aren't about facts you idiots! If they were, do you think Bush would be our president? In terms of the average american, in which only the fact that there is a crises going on is known, McCain one hands down. McCain made some quick jabs, and ducked, jabbed, and ducked, jabbed and ducked and was careful not to risk an open knockout. All Obama did was just try to keep his defense up. McCain's style overwhelmed Obama's.

McCain one, give up your hackery and admit it. Its not like you would lose anything. It was expected anyways, kind of like Harkin taking Iowa.
 
I learned one thing - there are a lot of hot chics in Mississippi.
 
Neither candidate won because neither tried to explain to the American people the dire need for federal aid to Wall Street to avoid economic collapse, and how it will be an investment in America that will be paid back. They dodged it like it was more of a third rail than Social Security.

These guys both suck.
 
I'd say it was a tie.

McCain won on "appearance." Obama failed to control his facial expressions. All his irritation, impatience, anger frustration was written all over his face.

Obama won on speaking. All his sentences were complete. Sadly the same can't be said for McCain who had a few moments of gibberish.

Personality I think is a tie. Obama seemed more comfortable. McCain's jokes about miss congeniality were lame. However again Obama's facial expressions left him looking childish more than once.

Substance. Obama hit hard on the economy and McCain failed to defend himself in the manner I think he should have. McCain spoke better on foreign policy matters and really smacked Obama hard with the whole sitting down with the dumbass from Iran. However I think they both lied a bit, stumbled a bit, and failed to answer some questions. So I'd call it a tie.

Over all I don't think either gains or loses votes from this debate and the undecided will more than likely remain undecided.
 
obvious Child said:
*Puts on Navy Hat*
[SARCASM TAGS ON FOR YOUR PLEASURE]

You're all a bunch of delusional leftists who praise socialism and hate America. Your opinions mean nothing and election day will prove that McCain is the best candidate and he'll win...................................................................................................................
And then you liberals will be crying...........................:rofl:2wave:

You are all so blind that you can't possibly see how McCain destroyed Obama, who has the most liberal voting record in history. McCain is sly like a fox.

[SARCASM TAGS OFF FOR YOUR PLEASURE]
*takes off navy hat.
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Moderator's Warning:
This kind of posting isn't something that encourages civil debate.
 
DarkWizard12 said:
This is not close. I absolutely agree with every liberal here, the debate was not close at all. McCain is obviously the winner.

McCain had the style, thats all he needed and thats all debates are about. All you liberals trying to say "He didn't get his facts straight, he is wrong, BLEEEEEH!". Debates aren't about facts you idiots! If they were, do you think Bush would be our president? In terms of the average american, in which only the fact that there is a crises going on is known, McCain one hands down. McCain made some quick jabs, and ducked, jabbed, and ducked, jabbed and ducked and was careful not to risk an open knockout. All Obama did was just try to keep his defense up. McCain's style overwhelmed Obama's.

McCain one, give up your hackery and admit it. Its not like you would lose anything. It was expected anyways, kind of like Harkin taking Iowa.
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wow.

he stuttered constantly and his voice shaked with lack of confidence as he spoke.

He butchered names, he was totally blasted on his silly pork nonsense, and did nothing to distance himself from Bush on all the bad decisions that were made.
 
ARealConservative said:
wow.

he stuttered constantly and his voice shaked with lack of confidence as he spoke.

He butchered names, he was totally blasted on his silly pork nonsense, and did nothing to distance himself from Bush on all the bad decisions that were made.
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OF course, which is why its such a defeat for Obama.

Oh yea, you forgot he was in the debate too you know.

Look, I completely agree, they sucked, they never talked about real issues. But McCain still took the style part. That is unarguable and thats what made McCain differ from Obama in this debate.
 
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