The Final Presidential Debate...

[Warrior-Mentor]

Let the comments begin...

[Pete]

Again I think McCain won - but no knockout punch.

It did not change anybody's mind.

The "undecided voters"? I really don't think that may people are undecided. I think the majority of "undecided" know darn well who they are going to vote for - just trying to look like they are giving it some thought.

I heard very little to nothing new, but came away thinking that John McCain is too old to be the POTUS and I'm a FOG.

[abc_123]

Originally Posted by WCH

I heard very little to nothing new, but came away thinking that John McCain is too old to be the POTUS and I'm a FOG.

What lead you to that conclusion?

Is that based upon something specific in his health records? Or was it something in his performance in this specific debate? Or is it simply because of the number?

just curious

[Defender968]

Originally Posted by WCH

I heard very little to nothing new

Agreed, though McCain went after BHO just a little more than before about ACORN and Ayres, but I think it's probably too little too late. I'm not saying I think McCain is going to lose, but had his campaign not been asleep at the wheel for the past 6 months I think he'd be way better off in the polls, I think he's still got a shot, depending on how successful the Dims/ACORN are with their voter fraud schemes.

[jw74]

I agree that it was not a mind changer, but I did see a small victory for McCain when he brought up Ayers and ACORN and B.O. just smiled like it was a joke. Perhaps to his sheeple it is, but to a lot of people it is damning. As far as McCain's age goes, I am not hoping to see him pass SFAS. I think he can handle the stress of the office just fine.
The upside is that after 4-8 years, he wont look any different. The president always looks 75 after two terms.

Originally Posted by abc_123

What lead you to that conclusion?

Is that based upon something specific in his health records? Or was it something in his performance in this specific debate? Or is it simply because of the number?

just curious

No, not based on his health records, although his melanoma is a concern. Being a FOG has given me the opportunity the observe many people going through the aging process and while watching/listening Senator McCain last night a red flag popped up in my gut that said he's too old for the job.

Is the number (72) a factor? Yes it certainly is, especially when you consider what his body has been through. The picture won't be rosier at at 76 or 80.

[greenberetTFS]

Originally Posted by Pete

Again I think McCain won - but no knockout punch.

It did not change anybody's mind.

The "undecided voters"? I really don't think that may people are undecided. I think the majority of "undecided" know darn well who they are going to vote for - just trying to look like they are giving it some thought.

Pete's right........ The so called "undecided" have already made up their mines.

GB TFS

[HOLLiS]

I don't see any charisma from Senator Obama or that he is a master debater. The second debate, I about feel asleep. The third one was not much better. I think Senator Obama had a slightly better presentation than Senator McCain. Maybe I listen too much to CNN and Fox news on the election, but both sound like the same old bland recordings.


Maybe both are two worried about loosing, so they will not commit to a real debate. Mostly they are monologues with some exchange. Last night the exchanges where better than the other two, but still ho-hum.

Senator McCain who is being out spent tremendously, could have called Senator Obama out on the idea to run a non-mudslinging campaign. It might have neutralize all the extra money that the Senator Obama campaign has.


The highlights of this campaign were at the National Conventions (Senator Obam's and Governor Palin's speeches). After that, pretty much lack luster on both sides.

[Puertoland]

McCain should have gone for a knockout by pursuing the abortion part, because no matter what...Obama supported babies being neglected until death. Obama pointed the fingers at others, river danced around the questions by not giving straight answers, and McCain just left it. I did enjoy the eloquent speaker segment McCain pointed out, Obama is nothing but an empty suit. His opinion and policies slightly change every week when he is around a different crowd, always to match their own.

People are too lazy now days to discover what a candidate is really about, instead listening to others, or listening to what comes out a man's mouth, and taking it at face value.

Honestly, I had a headache from the boring debate. I heard the same snappy remarks, the same questions being asked, and the same damn topic. I understand the economy is one of the foremost important things in our country now, but three debates dedicated to the same damn thing? C'mon man.

[Red Flag 1]

McCain just seemed to pull up short for what ever reason. While I would have liked to see more from Sen. McCain, I still thought he carried the day.

Is Sen. McCain trying to portray the, "Gentleman Statesman"?

Still voting McCain/Palin.


RF 1

[HQ6]

Originally Posted by Red Flag 1

McCain just seemed to pull up short for what ever reason. While I would have liked to see more from Sen. McCain, I still thought he carried the day.

This. McCain listened to the "experts" and went with what they said the American people wanted... so he pulled punches on Wright, ACORN, and Ayres. I understand why, but I get really tired of polls and the media dictating what "the people" want to hear. When did the MSM become We the people?

Still voting for McCain/Palin. Liking Obama less and less with each debate.

[Red Flag 1]

I believe McCain himself pulled the plug on the "Rev." Wright issue some time ago.


RF 1

[HQ6]

Yes and no. ACORN and Ayres became more of an issue, but it Obama's relationship with Wright is there in the background as an association that "people should know more about."

[Rogue]