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Thadius -> RE: Who won the debate? 8/16/08 (8/17/2008 5:35:40 AM)
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I enjoyed the format alot. I liked how it prevented either or from knowing what the other answered.
I had a different take on the answers, or actually what was missing from them. It was rather obvious that Obama tried to speak quite a bit about his personal faith and beliefs, and in doing so avoided his old church and pastor like the plague, not even mentioning the great mission work that Trinity does. However, I think this should once and for all put away all of the crazy rumors about Obama's faith.
There were some very stark differences that came out in the discussion.
For example the very first question, about who the 3 wisest people they would listen to for making policy and presidential decisions?
Obama named his wife, grandmother, and Senators Kennedy and Nunn.
McCain named Petreaus, John Lewis, and Meg Whitman.
I found Obama's answer about an example of when he reached across the aisle to be a strange choice, he chose legislation that he and McCain worked on, and that he later voted against to go with the party line. Most folks probably only picked up on the fact that he mentioned McCain.
I will leave the "above my paygrade" remark alone, as others can make their own decision on whether it was an answer to the question or not.
Overall, I enjoyed the entire evening, and wish that there were a couple of townhalls scheduled. The debates are going to be very interesting to watch, especially if the candidates are allowed to interact with each other.
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