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Debate #1 - Mr. Eloquence -v- Mr. Experience
September 26th, 2008The first Presidential Debate in Mississippi happened as planned, in spite of all the plot twists over the past 24-48 hours.
Obama, true to form, was well versed, so some of that time he spent practicing his lines in Florida over the past few days before going to Washington payed off, and there’s no denying he is very eloquent. We all want a President that cares about us, and he knows everyone is worried about money, and he played to that very well just as he always does.
When I listened to McCain, I felt like a Mom who was watching her son up on stage (even though I’m much younger) and rooting for him because he is my favorite, but cringing at times because I wanted him to be able to PERFORM as nicely as Obama did.
That’s just never going to happen, McCain is a straight shooter, but he’s not a great performer…and I don’t care about that EXCEPT for the fact that appearances are so important to people who don’t want to look past the facade. I thought McCain repeated himself a lot, and thought both candidates, instead of bringing something fresh and new, often reverted back to the speeches that they give during their Campaign stops, lines I’ve heard repeatedly as I’ve followed closely during the past many…too many…weeks.
So round #1, as far as performance, goes to Obama, but I know deep inside that I want experience, and someone who has has had the courage to stand up against even his own party when he doesn’t agree…so at present, my November vote still goes to McCain.
Now we look forward to the VP Debate next week on October 2nd…where did September go anyway? Have a great weekend!
Here’s the debate:
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