anyone watching the debate right now?

[Anonymous]

the last two debates i came here for play by play commentary -- is everyone glued to the tv??

[jsteele]

Anonymous wrote:the last two debates i came here for play by play commentary -- is everyone glued to the tv??

Yes.

[Anonymous]

DH here.

I'm watching and it's fascinating. Obama looks like a president and McCain looks like a dolt.

[jsteele]

I think that if McCain makes it through the debate without reaching across the table and strangling Obama, he should consider it a victory. Obama is really unshakeable.

[Anonymous]

I have to say, my nerves are so high I can no longer watch the tv live. I am tivo'ing it. I have gotten to the point now where I can only handle news through a filter. Last debate, this was my filter.

Is Obama really decisively winning?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DH here.

I'm watching and it's fascinating. Obama looks like a president and McCain looks like a dolt.

This statement scares the crap out of me. Typical American way of thinking. Based on looks-lets elect a president!!

[jsteele]

Anonymous wrote:
Is Obama really decisively winning?

I wouldn't necessarily say that. McCain is very aggressive and Obama is kind of on the defensive, though not defensively if that makes any sense. Its more like McCain is throwing punches left and right and Obama is just letting them bounce off. McCain is going for a knock-out and Obama is going for a tie, in my opinion.

[Anonymous]

Obama seems very cool and relaxed and collected. McCain looks like he's had one too many redbulls tonight.

That being said, I feel McCain is a better debator (if that is even a word) tonight.

[Anonymous]

McCain seems extra CRAZY tonight, honestly, very unstable. Maybe they gave him some speed or something.

His inability to discuss the economy and focus on Lewis, Ayers and Acorn was PATHETIC.

Obama is cool as a cucumber. Sticking to the points that matter....My future president!

[Anonymous]

mccain lost it for me when asked about the negative aspects of the campaign.... he did the hurt puppy thing -- oh whoa is me.. thought obama did a great job with the i can take it (meaning the negative hits) but then also explained that the american people shouldn't have to listen to this and should be listening to their plans for the future, etc

[jsteele]

One thing I can say is that "Joe the Plumber" has received several million dollars worth of free advertising.

[Anonymous]

See http://www.joelaratheplumber.com/

[Anonymous]

And http://joetheplumber.com/

[jsteele]

Did you see the look on McCan's face when Obama said Joe the Plumber's fine would be zero? Totally baffled. It was hilarious.

[Anonymous]

22:10 here - And http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1113701/joe_the_plumber_barack_obama_and_tax.html