Posted by
John Corbett on Saturday, September 27, 2008 3:45:00 PM
I thought the debate last night was a pretty good volley between the two candidates. Both of them had some strong points and weak points.
I think Sen. McCain got under Sen. Obama's skin a few times, from seeing his reactions to McCain's references to policies and directions Obama has taken in the past.
Both of the candidates threw in twisted rhetoric that had some spin. I think Sen. McCain won the debate because he did not get unbalanced like Sen. Obama did a few times and having a hard time getting traction again. I think Obama has made the mistake of under estimating McCain.
Senator McCain obviously has a lot more experience in politics, and is not a weak or tired candidate. I would still like to see a debate that would be centered around more of a townhall setting. I think Sen. McCain would tear Sen. Obama a new orifice in a debate of this nature. I think that is the biggest reason the Obama campaign has avoided those types of debates.
Senator McCain looked a little awkward last night, this type of forum is not easy for him to command and be comfortable like Senator Obama is, in this type of debate. I also think that Sen. Obama sounded more like a debate student with very practiced responces. While still using an over abundance of rhetoric, and not supplying complete answers as thoroughly as Senator McCain.
Senator Obama's answers sounded as if they were more general or rounded to me. I am really looking forward to the debate between Senator Biden, and Gov. Palin.