pixiamom
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posted on October 7, 2008 07:51:36 PM
I think it was pretty even, with Obama slightly ahead. Obama won on economic and global warming issues (without mentioning Palin's ignorance). McCain won on foreign policy issues.
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deichen
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posted on October 7, 2008 08:35:07 PM
I think the polls will give Obama a slight lead. Both did well, but McCain still maintained his superiority (which is a huge turn-off) and he did not have a good enough plan for health care and many other domestic issues.
A poll is not a prediction. It is a snapshot of how people are thinking right now.
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roadsmith
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posted on October 7, 2008 09:29:04 PM
Almost all the pundits I heard from afterwards said Obama did win this; that McCain blew his chance to score big about things like Obama's character, etc.
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pixiamom
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posted on October 7, 2008 11:59:43 PM
God bless America! Early polls give this solidly to Obama.
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Helenjw
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posted on October 8, 2008 06:36:41 AM
Obama was impressive and won the debate on all points. McCain lost because he was unable to distance himself from George W. Bush.
Just to delight kozersky, I should mention McCain's appearance since it sometimes reflects inappropriate emotion and turmoil. McCain was not able to use his seat, constantly pacing, on the move like a caged animal... with a shlt eating grin when there was no apparent reason to smile. Do you suppose he needs a psychotropic drug?
On the other hand, Barack Obama was composed, affable and in touch with the concerns of the audience.
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pixiamom
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posted on October 8, 2008 08:16:44 AM
I had to write a note verifying that my kid watched the debate last night. I worded it "David watched Obama win the debate last night". Hope the teacher is a Democrat.
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deichen
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posted on October 8, 2008 09:00:38 AM
Pixiamom, LOL
A poll is not a prediction. It is a snapshot of how people are thinking right now.
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deichen
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posted on October 8, 2008 09:01:39 AM
Helenjw,
I noticed McCain's inappropriate smiling at times, also.
A poll is not a prediction. It is a snapshot of how people are thinking right now.
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Helenjw
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posted on October 8, 2008 09:34:14 AM
Pixia, a teacher who needs a note is probably Republican. 
Deichen, although I've been called many variations such as Hellen or Helenoid you may just call me Helen.
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cblev65252
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posted on October 8, 2008 10:45:51 AM
Obama won it hands down. I don't think McCain fooled anyone with his subtle little jabs. Obama and his wife stayed long afterward mingling with the crowd. McCain and his wife were no where to be seen. It looked to me like McCain's wife didn't want to even touch anyone in the audience by shaking their hands.
Cheryl
Whitman said she and McCain share a philosophy of scaling back the role of government. a point of view partly shaped by her EBay experience. "The EBay model is very Republican in its essence -- it's about making a small number of rules and getting out of the way while not overtaxing the community," she said.
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deichen
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posted on October 8, 2008 11:09:14 AM
Gallup Daily: Obama’s Lead Over McCain Expands to 11 NEW
October 8, 2008
Barack Obama holds an 11-point lead over John McCain in the latest Gallup Poll Daily tracking report, 52% to 41%. This is the Obama’s highest level of support to date, and also represents his largest lead of the campaign.
A poll is not a prediction. It is a snapshot of how people are thinking right now.
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