tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486151158146489940.post7971887471712095611..comments2023-07-27T01:43:13.172-07:00Comments on The Ginger Files: Let's Call It a DrawMelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17933349506129495734noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486151158146489940.post-40344083341747663492008-09-28T08:48:00.000-07:002008-09-28T08:48:00.000-07:00I agree that the debate was not a slam dunk on eit...I agree that the debate was not a slam dunk on either side, but I've read a lot of feedback that is leading me to believe that this is a larger strategy. Obama is clearly not trying to convert us--he is trying to appeal to the undecided constituency that has been repeatedly told that he is dangerous and too inexperienced to do the job. By remaining calm, he defies the first stereotype. By holding his own on what was supposed to be McCain's area of greatest strength, he shows that he is much more knowledgable than the GOP wants to give him credit for being. As much as we all want Obama to call McCain on all the ridiculous b.s. he has been peddling, he can't afford to come across as angry or out of control. His performance seems to be playing well with undecided voters--which we are not--so that is a good thing. I am very curious to see what the next debates bring. I suspect less overt agreeing with McCain (makes for lousy soundbites for us!) but I doubt we're going to see a fiery attack.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03646697081398219704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486151158146489940.post-37600896231151853752008-09-28T07:37:00.000-07:002008-09-28T07:37:00.000-07:00I agree, Mel. I think that if America actually li...I agree, Mel. I think that if America actually listened and measured, the clear winner would be Obama. But intelligence, unfortunately does not seem to be something we as a whole seek in a candidate.<BR/>I do think Obama made some tactical errors. 1) How many times did he agree that McCain was right? Of course, he followed those placations up with why McCain was wrong, but my granddad was an advertising guy- and I'm sure Grandpa would have had something to say about giving the other guy free press like that; 2) Obviously Obama's handlers told him to say "John" instead of the more superficially respectful, "Senator McCain"; and 3) Where was the youtube zinger moment? None of the questions were a surprise, none of McCain's answers were shockingly new- so Obama could have prepared at least one sound bite zinger.<BR/><BR/>Oh- and how 'bout the mediator? I personally thought he did a piss poor job-- especially when both candidates deftly answered his "How will the financial crisis change your goals" question with generalizations. Hubby said,"Who IS this crazy eyed dude!?"Danielle Filashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17559045917532735660noreply@blogger.com