Dave Gergen on CNN when asked what John McCain does now (as polls clearly show everyone but die-hard Republicans believe Obama won the debate): "Beats the hell out of me."
Comment by Dan Radmacher — October 15, 2008 @ 11:29 pm
Gergen worked in the Clinton administration, didn't he?
I am so tired of John McCain attacking Sen. Obama instead of spelling out any new ideas for the economy, for jobs, for health care (other than taxes for health care. . .) I started the summer unsure of which candidate I supported, but now in the final three weeks I have no choice but the only candidate with a coherent, thought out policy to address energy, jobs and the deficit, let alone education and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Obama is the only candidate with any substantive policies for a new America. McCain seems mired in personality and 20th century issues.
I have no choice but vote Obama.
Comment by specialneedsmom — October 16, 2008 @ 8:12 am
I haven't yet seen the debate since I was working, but I have it on my DVR to watch tonight. I'll be interested to see how things went, because on my way in to work I heard two vastly different stories of who won from sources on both ends of the political spectrum. It seems that for all the talk of uniting, bringing people together, and working for a common purpose from both sides has completely gone under the bus of petty partisanship by the talking heads, politicians, and voters alike.
Comment by Other John — October 16, 2008 @ 8:16 am
I did one of those word cloud things at home for this debate. On Obama's there were two GI-NORMOUS words, "UM" and "UH" and everything else around them were tiny microscopic dots.
Comment by Marked Man — October 16, 2008 @ 8:36 am
He wins the election. I am pretty sure if Obama didn't even show up that he would still be declared a winner of the debate even though he did nothing last night. And its funny how Palin is villified, yet Obama neglects or should I say doesn't have to answer any question about at least 5 of his associations. Domestic terrorists, known preaching racists, voter fraud organizations, ties to radicalists, etc.
Amazing! Especially the media.Its astounding that the most fair and unbiased coverage comes from Fox News! YES FOX NEWS! I am stunned.
Really, I'm still waiting for Obama to say anything.
Maybe he could start with his radical associations with domestic terrorists, known racists, voter registration fraud organizations and his other radical ties.
I also find it sad that Fox News of all channels had the most unbiased coverage of the debates. I'm pretty sure if BHO didn't show up he would still be declared the overwhelming winner by the media.
American Idol gone debates. Where was Ryan Seacrest and Simon Cowell last night?
Christina, Obama did respond to remarks about Acorn and Ayers. He had the opportunity to say something about Palin and passed.
I briefly watched some of the post debate coverage on Fox and yes, I too, was stunned at how they scored it in favor of Obama.
Comment by Luanne T. — October 16, 2008 @ 10:27 am
Hardly responded. Eight years old is where it started not where it ended. But it's fine to have racists, radicals and domestic terrorists lerking with a president. If you're fine with it than that's your decision.
His cronies attack Palin. Based on the jealousy of republicans nominating a woman first and because she has more experience than Barack. He can't touch her.
Barack seems pretty sketchy coming into this presidency. Maybe he will address my concerns at the Goo-Goo for Ba Ma rally on Friday. AND I'm A DEMOCRAT! Scared to death of Biden, Pelosi, Reid, Frank in power.
Socialism scares me. This is not what this country was founded on and our fathers would be ready to revolt. LOOK BEYOND THE SURFACE.
Comment by Christina — October 16, 2008 @ 10:52 am
Christina, Palin is not the first major party vice presidential candidate who is female. That honor goes to Geraldine Ferraro.
Comment by c. trejbal — October 16, 2008 @ 11:21 am
Excuse me. The first that will win.
Comment by Christina — October 16, 2008 @ 11:30 am
Obama terrified me last night. I can't believe how many people in this country buy into his socialist plans for this country. Yes, healthcare is a mess, yes the financial system is in crises, but I a don't believe that means we should turn over the reigns to our government!!! Why are there no other alternatives in this election!! 1 side has the most left wing member of congress running and the other has an old man with no guts to fight!
Given the last 8 years, one has to argue whether the Republicans actually offer a choice other than eventual socialism as well. The Democrats at least come by it honestly, the Republicans promise smaller government then grow the heck out of it.
Comment by Other John — October 16, 2008 @ 4:42 pm
Christina...
Do you honestly believe in your heart of hearts that Sara Palin is really qualified to be Vice President and one heartbeat away from the Presidency? There were so many other more qualified female leaders in the Republican Party that I am simply shocked that none of the others have spoken up. Of course now that I think about it, I can't recall any of them speaking up in support of her. I'm sure they probably have, but I just haven't heard them. (But it sure seems like a lot of crickets churping to me.)
This is to all the Obama supporters and RT EB.
The first thing I will do when faced with higher taxes in business and forced health care is give employees the pink slip.
Not only wont they have health care they wont have a JOB to pay for food,house, heat. So be careful what you wish for you may be on the bread line quicker then you think.
I wont be hurting for money I allready made mine.
Comment by HERB KREBS — October 16, 2008 @ 5:59 pm
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Dave Gergen on CNN when asked what John McCain does now (as polls clearly show everyone but die-hard Republicans believe Obama won the debate): "Beats the hell out of me."
Comment by Dan Radmacher — October 15, 2008 @ 11:29 pm
Gergen worked in the Clinton administration, didn't he?
Comment by Josh — October 16, 2008 @ 7:48 am
I am so tired of John McCain attacking Sen. Obama instead of spelling out any new ideas for the economy, for jobs, for health care (other than taxes for health care. . .) I started the summer unsure of which candidate I supported, but now in the final three weeks I have no choice but the only candidate with a coherent, thought out policy to address energy, jobs and the deficit, let alone education and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Obama is the only candidate with any substantive policies for a new America. McCain seems mired in personality and 20th century issues.
I have no choice but vote Obama.
Comment by specialneedsmom — October 16, 2008 @ 8:12 am
I haven't yet seen the debate since I was working, but I have it on my DVR to watch tonight. I'll be interested to see how things went, because on my way in to work I heard two vastly different stories of who won from sources on both ends of the political spectrum. It seems that for all the talk of uniting, bringing people together, and working for a common purpose from both sides has completely gone under the bus of petty partisanship by the talking heads, politicians, and voters alike.
Comment by Other John — October 16, 2008 @ 8:16 am
I did one of those word cloud things at home for this debate. On Obama's there were two GI-NORMOUS words, "UM" and "UH" and everything else around them were tiny microscopic dots.
Comment by Marked Man — October 16, 2008 @ 8:36 am
He wins the election. I am pretty sure if Obama didn't even show up that he would still be declared a winner of the debate even though he did nothing last night. And its funny how Palin is villified, yet Obama neglects or should I say doesn't have to answer any question about at least 5 of his associations. Domestic terrorists, known preaching racists, voter fraud organizations, ties to radicalists, etc.
Amazing! Especially the media.Its astounding that the most fair and unbiased coverage comes from Fox News! YES FOX NEWS! I am stunned.
Journalism is dead.
Comment by Christina — October 16, 2008 @ 9:15 am
Really, I'm still waiting for Obama to say anything.
Maybe he could start with his radical associations with domestic terrorists, known racists, voter registration fraud organizations and his other radical ties.
I also find it sad that Fox News of all channels had the most unbiased coverage of the debates. I'm pretty sure if BHO didn't show up he would still be declared the overwhelming winner by the media.
American Idol gone debates. Where was Ryan Seacrest and Simon Cowell last night?
Comment by Christina — October 16, 2008 @ 9:56 am
Christina, Obama did respond to remarks about Acorn and Ayers. He had the opportunity to say something about Palin and passed.
I briefly watched some of the post debate coverage on Fox and yes, I too, was stunned at how they scored it in favor of Obama.
Comment by Luanne T. — October 16, 2008 @ 10:27 am
Hardly responded. Eight years old is where it started not where it ended. But it's fine to have racists, radicals and domestic terrorists lerking with a president. If you're fine with it than that's your decision.
His cronies attack Palin. Based on the jealousy of republicans nominating a woman first and because she has more experience than Barack. He can't touch her.
Barack seems pretty sketchy coming into this presidency. Maybe he will address my concerns at the Goo-Goo for Ba Ma rally on Friday. AND I'm A DEMOCRAT! Scared to death of Biden, Pelosi, Reid, Frank in power.
Socialism scares me. This is not what this country was founded on and our fathers would be ready to revolt. LOOK BEYOND THE SURFACE.
Comment by Christina — October 16, 2008 @ 10:52 am
Christina, Palin is not the first major party vice presidential candidate who is female. That honor goes to Geraldine Ferraro.
Comment by c. trejbal — October 16, 2008 @ 11:21 am
Excuse me. The first that will win.
Comment by Christina — October 16, 2008 @ 11:30 am
Obama terrified me last night. I can't believe how many people in this country buy into his socialist plans for this country. Yes, healthcare is a mess, yes the financial system is in crises, but I a don't believe that means we should turn over the reigns to our government!!! Why are there no other alternatives in this election!! 1 side has the most left wing member of congress running and the other has an old man with no guts to fight!
Comment by Jenny — October 16, 2008 @ 3:46 pm
Given the last 8 years, one has to argue whether the Republicans actually offer a choice other than eventual socialism as well. The Democrats at least come by it honestly, the Republicans promise smaller government then grow the heck out of it.
Comment by Other John — October 16, 2008 @ 4:42 pm
Christina...
Do you honestly believe in your heart of hearts that Sara Palin is really qualified to be Vice President and one heartbeat away from the Presidency? There were so many other more qualified female leaders in the Republican Party that I am simply shocked that none of the others have spoken up. Of course now that I think about it, I can't recall any of them speaking up in support of her. I'm sure they probably have, but I just haven't heard them. (But it sure seems like a lot of crickets churping to me.)
Comment by Will — October 16, 2008 @ 5:01 pm
"Gergen worked in the Clinton administration, didn't he?"
Right you are Josh (no pun intended). And before Clinton, he was an advisor to Nixon, Ford, and Reagan.
Comment by Blue John — October 16, 2008 @ 5:55 pm
This is to all the Obama supporters and RT EB.
The first thing I will do when faced with higher taxes in business and forced health care is give employees the pink slip.
Not only wont they have health care they wont have a JOB to pay for food,house, heat. So be careful what you wish for you may be on the bread line quicker then you think.
I wont be hurting for money I allready made mine.
Comment by HERB KREBS — October 16, 2008 @ 5:59 pm