Oct 15 2008
Comments on the Presidential Debate
The best line of the debate was by John McCain, who in response to Obama’s repeated accusation of four more years of the Bush policies stated: “I am not President Bush. If you wanted to run against President Bush you should have run four years ago.”
I don’t believe John McCain has ever stated that he intends to stick with the economic policies of President Bush. I do believe that our economy is in serious trouble and it will be quite some time before we have another economic boom. But I question anyone who puts all of the blame for this on President Bush.
Many of the policies that have contributed to the state of our economy today were passed by Democratic Presidents and a democratically controlled congress. No President can act alone. Policies, budgets and spending must have the support of Congress to pass. Both parties are at fault and both candidates recognize there needs to be a change.
A notable comment by Barak Obama was: “We can’t drill our way out of the problem” when discussing our energy policy and drilling offshore. We use 25% of the worlds’ oil but only have 3% within our borders. We do need to implement alternative technologies.
The most noteable fruedian slip was by McCain, who called Obama “Senator Government” in a flustered statement surrounding Obama’s beliefs in bigger government.
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“I’m sorry if I confuse you with George Bush, but you’re policies are exactly the same.”
CNN Poll
Who did the best job in the debate?
Independents
McCain (R) 31
Obama (D) 57
Republicans
McCain (R) 68
Obama (D) 18
Democrats
McCain (R) 5
Obama (D) 88
CBS Poll:
McCain 22
Obama 53
CNN poll of voters who watched debate:
Who won the debate?
McCain (R) 31
Obama (D) 58
Favorable/Unfavorable
Obama, before debate: 63/35
Obama, after debate: 66/33
McCain, before debate: 51/45
McCain, after debate: 49/49
Numbers suck, huh?
Saundra’s Comments: Like I said, people quoting Obama’s comparison to Bush are conveniently choosing to ignore McCain’s proposals. As far as the debate numbers go, people see what they want to see at a debate. I think both candidates did well, and I agree that Obama is the better orator. However the fundamental difference between the two candidates is that Obama wants to raise taxes and increase the size and spending of our government. McCain is opposed to tax increases, wants to impose a spending freeze, will work towards a smaller government and has vowed for a balanced budget. I will choose a candidate who believes in my fiscally conservative principles over one with sharp debating skills.
I don’t put all the of the blame on President Bush, he didn’t elect himself. The people who voted for him have to take credit for some of the mess, and make sure that they don’t vote for someone who has voted WITH President Bush on most issues since Bush has been in office …say McCain for example.
Saundra’s Comments: List three policies implemented by President Bush which were not approved by the Democratic Congress and in which John McCain agreed with and state how those policies caused the financial crisis that we are now facing. Sorry for the homework assignment, but I’m not convinced readers making these types of comments know the facts.