Comments about ‘McCain, Obama clash — politely’

I believe that Obama had a great debate! He looked and acted Presidential. McCain made me feel that he would go to war with any country if he did not like them...scary! I have always voted for Rep. Party but not this time around. Go Obama!

Honestly both candidates had me nodding my head sometimes, and shaking my head others, almost in equal measure. I went in definitely favoring Obama, but I came out not so sure. I liked McCain more than I thought I would, that's for sure, although I disliked his frequent slights towards Obama, and the way he often ignores the moderator's questions in order to keep beating a dead horse trying to get his last point across. Obama, on the other hand, was quite well articulated, but did his own fair share of dodging difficult questions.

Bottom line, I came down liking McCain's attitude towards spending (i.e. cut it) and nuclear energy (i.e. use it), but being repelled as always by his smug attitude towards foreign relations and Iraq. I thought Obama did pretty well, but his hesitance to give definitive/committed answers to some of the questions left me feeling a little unsettled.

McCain spanked Obama like a 3 year old at Wal-Mart.

McCain said: "Mr. Obama you just don't understand."

Mr. Obama said: "I agree, I agree, I agree."
Debate?
Ha-Ha- Ha-

McCain, 90% Bush agreements, that is way too much even for 4 more years. Enough of this silliness. How can he claim he will change Washington when he agrees with the people who are causing the problems so much?

Mccain lectured Obama like an angry old man. It was a pretty even match up but this was supposed to be Mccain's strong point. Expect Obama to torch him when they debate about the economy.

From a performance point of view, McCain refused to look at Obama when making points whereas Obama constantly turned to his opponent to direct issues and accusations at him. This was a sign of strong confidence that McCain clearly lacked -- almost like he was afraid to "confront" his opponent. I wonder how McCain may negotiate with difficult world leaders by not offering direct eye contact... but then there was a whole debate about not even having any communication with difficult world leaders, so McCain may never need to look directly at them. I loved the line where McCain accused Obama for having one of the most liberal records in the Senate, and Obama shot back, seemingly unrehearsed and off the cuff, to say that his "liberal" record is only because he's opposed George Bush every step of the way! McCain kept saying "Obama doesn't get it," and yet, Obama appeared to have his facts and understanding of issues well thought out. Obama was clearly the winner!

One of the problems we have now in the US is having an administration that wants to agree with very few countries in the world. Therefore we are always spending and fighting on our own. This illicit, bullheaded attitude towards other peoples and countries has put us in the Iraq situation we are in. It is a big contributor to our economy fiasco we are experiencing at the present. I have seen enough of McDuff and his arrogance. For sure that thing he has picked for a VP doesn't impress many. Why would we want 4 more of the last 8? His spending cut promises are lies. And don't even get me started about defending the Jews in Israel. What have they got that contributes to anything here other than transplants? There again talk about a countries rotten attitude towards others, they have it. Mind your own business, bring our national troops home, and protect our country, let others fend for themselves. I'm tired of being the protector of the world, and financing every one else.

We were amazed at the debating strength of both of them.

Bro. Obama has always been the smoother talker, but Bro. McCain matched him at that, and both demonstrated the ability to think under fire

Where are all the other Democrats on this board, trying to tell us what a wonderful debate Obama had?

-silence-

crickets?

Obama wouldn't directly answer any questions. He kept skirting around the question and gave a lot of "Uh, Uh's" I also didn't like it when he said, "I have a band too" like a 6 year old would say.

McCain was direct and showed he had experience. He gave real life experience and he understands that our terrorist enemies WILL re group if we back out of Iraq.

If Obama gets in office he will pull the troops out just to gain popularity then we WILL see more attacks on U.S. soil.

I don't want McCain because I'm concerned that he will continue the war BUT I DON'T WANT OBAMA because I'm concerned he will back out of the war.

Two evils here. We must pick the lesser of the two evils and that is McCain.

I loved how McCain got right into the $3 million bear DNA student in Montana, and how that was a waste of tax payer money! Boy, the bear study is really draining America's wealth... GIVE ME A BREAK! Why was McCain harping on $18 billion in earmarks when he's going to give big corporations another $300 BILLION in tax breaks -- including oil! Which will have a greater impact on the federal budget? Bears or more tax breaks for corporations? Obama isn't opposed to tax cuts -- he just wants to target them more strategically to better reach our goals. When McCain said he'd freeze all budgets with a few exceptions, this is the same Bush mentality of "cut everything" without really analyzing what's worth savings and cutting. We need a strong intellectual in the White House who understands strategy when in comes to budgeting and meeting America's objectives of freeing us from foreign oil, expanding healthcare, and keeping jobs in America. McCain's across the board "freezing" of federal money is simply another blunder that will further cripple America's domestic infrastructure and economy! McCain kept accusing Obama of not understanding strategy versus tactics. Please!! McCain really showed he didn't know!

WalMart Greeter = McCain
Store Manager = Obama

You can learn from the Greeters, when they have some good points (i agree, i agree) but you would never let them run the store.

It was a debate, a very civil debate where Obama would not be so partisan, that he always disagreed.
McCain truly does not understand we can not afford to spend $10 billion a month on a stupid conflict that leads us to finical ruin.
Yep, the spanking took place but it was the old warrior that recieved it this time.... and I was going to vote for McCain. It is time for a CHANGE..

Really? It made me think that we should wait for another Harbor or WTC attack. ANOTHER NOTE Why not call him Senator Mccain instead of John the entire time? John made it clear that it was; Senator Obabmas!

The Wal-Mart anology seems better fit to have on canidate as the greeter/mccain and the obama as the store manager.

Our ecomomy is in ruins and McCain wants to continue to spend $10Billion a month on a stupid conflict? Bring our troops home invest in our defense system in the USA.

McCain did not "spank" Obama, and anyone who thought so was already leaning towards McCain.

It was a good debate. Slow, a little predictable. Obama is very good on his feet but we already knew that but McCain did better than everyone thought.

He looked very old and slow. His eye palsy is getting worse. Look at pics from him from three years ago - his left eye is very droopy. A vote for him is a vote for Palin.

Obama would have no argument without pointing the blame on Bush Policies....sounds like no thoughts of his own without having a talking point memo from other liberals. Nice looking, but an empty suit without true convictions on anything except, cut, run and blame....Puppet with strings attached...?

McCain has his own opinions and values and a record to evaluate.....seems he's actually shown up to vote as a Senator.....not just held the title and very few "votes"or "accomplishments."

Yes, I wish the debate could have gone on longer. Obama looked and acted presidential, calm and deliberate. McCain used old lines and slammed, slammed, slammed.

In the long run, Obama is the better choice. And when you consider the vp candidates, it is Obama all the way.

Great debate. Wish it could have gone on longer.

PS_ Obama, thank you for not getting down in the mud. You could have talked about Palin's taking of earmarks but you didn't. You were above the nit picking and acted presidential. That's why you get my vote.

I thought both men sounded much better informed and articulate than the current clown in the White House. Whoever is president, at least he'll be an improvement.