final debate thoughts
I’ll keep my thoughts short since I’m tired of typing:
McCain came across as really angry/annoyed (to me of course!) again.
Surprise! He brought up the Ayers crap that I thought he might have the balls to go against his Rove-eges advice. This isn’t going to get him any points. Specifics aside, I suspect that, other than the frothy Republican base, no one gives a fuck about this. Especially not in comparison to real issues like oh say the economy or Iraq.
Obama kept his cool the whole time, while McCain looked pretty depraved at some points – it looked like he wanted to haul off and smack Obama a few times. Sure, I’m sure debating potential presidents feel that way a lot – but they learn to cover it up!
Zero points for decency to McCain, a couple to Obama. Obama gave him a few props and I think McCain maybe gave him one, but he followed it up with a contradictoring insult. I could be wrong here, it’s been a few hours, so don’t hold me to it! He defended the crazies at his rallies. Good one here – playing to your base is totally going to help you in this election. Really he could say whatever he wants – they aren’t going away – they came for the Palin, hopefully with a side of dead old man.
McCain asking Obama the same goddam questions as the last debate makes it look like he is senile and forgot the answers. I know I didn’t.
Obama wasn’t like, knock your socks off whatever, but he kept his cool very well (although I’m sure some will mock his thought collecting stutter type thing), answered all the crazy accusations and re-presented his policies for the voters.
Oh, I’m sorry Mr. Obama, did my kitchen sink hit you in the face? Don’t worry, I have more! McCain threw all kinds of funky junk and none of it stuck. I’m surprised he didn’t go for the Muslim connection! I guess he’s saving sink #2 for the real ugliness that comes in the next 2 weeks.
I admit, I don’t know much (or have a good opinion yet) on the school vouchers, etc. stuff. So there may be something to say there, but it won’t come from me (yet).
Obama 3, McCain 0.
And here’s what a bunch of other people thought:
Andrew Sullivan’s blogger response round-up. No idea who most of these people are or what parties they belong to.
Peter David’s (the comic writer) wife filling in for him on a live blog.
Undercover Black Man’s live blog.
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