Daily archives: October 15th, 2008

Debate Question 4: The Choice of Veep

Now, why would we be in a better position if your running mate became president?

Brilliant question. Obama is going on and on and on about Joe Biden’s numerous qualities and his incredible experience.

John McCain goes on about Palin.

Obama talks about autism.

McCain goes on about spending. Obama flashes an incredible smile. Poise on the left, rage on the right.

Question 3: McCain Defends the Dirty Campaign

Bill Ayers

McCain answers the question by dishing out more dirt at Obama. McCain is admitting nothing here. John McCain cannot answer the question.

Obama’s key response, “A hundred percent of your ads, John, have been negative.”

McCain cites ads from Obama criticizing McCain’s policies.

Again with Joe the Plumber.

At last, Obama goes for the jugular, citing the numerous examples from McCain’s campaign stops where his supporters shout, “Terrorist!” and “Kill him!” when Obama’s name is mentioned. Obama goes on, and McCain is rocking back and forth, heating up.

Will we see the famous McCain rage?

McCain is ready to blow. McCain is losing it. McCain is repeatedly interrupting Obama.

At last we’re seeing the real John McCain. Obama speaks again. McCain makes faces, looking like a child sulking.

McCain has to mention Bill Ayers — who, by the way, IS A REPUBLICAN!

Obama handles that well, and is actually keeping his cool in the face of this onslaught.

Question 2 to Obama and McCain: What Will You Cut Back?

Obama stresses “Pay-as-you-go.” Wants to eliminate “a whole host of programs.”

McCain’s looking glib. Let’s see if he answers the question.

Well, McCain starts by referring to the Great Depression. He’s interrupted by Bob Schieffer, “What will you cut?”

McCain talks about energy.

“We have presided over the largest increase in government since the Great Society!”

That’s right on. McCain has presided over this increase.

Again, McCain refers to an “overhead projector” in Chicago. Ugh. Do any of these Republicans understand science?

McCain says he will balance the budget, but comes back to “energy independence.” No specifics.

Obama refutes McCain, reminding McCain that even Fox News agrees with him on this one.

Debate 3: It’s the Economy Stupid

Barack Obama Economy Elections John McCain