the so-called "town hall" debate (which last night really wasn't) was touted as McCain's best format. But I read something today on TNR.com that makes sense, and helps explain why Obama absolutely dominated last night:
"Since McCain's returned from Vietnam he's probably never addressed a hostile crowd. Okay, maybe at a Republican debate in 2000, but hardly ever. Everywhere he goes he's a war hero.
Obama, back when he was a community organizer, must have faced room after room of people who didn't know him, or didn't trust him, or thought he was weird. And again when he was running in Illinois. That is hard, hard stuff. The reason he's so at ease is because he payed his dues."
Again, another weird judgment call. Even if he didn't feel like staying, you STAY anyway because - very important for him right now - it looks bad if you leave!
Even when he was there, though, it was so awkward with him and Cindy shaking hands with the peeps.
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ummm, well, a man his age kinda sorta needs to visit the loo every 90 minutes or so.
CNN post-game polls show Obama blowout. No surprise there.
Though, my guess is later polls will show that once again the winner was Sassy.
the so-called "town hall" debate (which last night really wasn't) was touted as McCain's best format. But I read something today on TNR.com that makes sense, and helps explain why Obama absolutely dominated last night:
"Since McCain's returned from Vietnam he's probably never addressed a hostile crowd. Okay, maybe at a Republican debate in 2000, but hardly ever. Everywhere he goes he's a war hero.
Obama, back when he was a community organizer, must have faced room after room of people who didn't know him, or didn't trust him, or thought he was weird. And again when he was running in Illinois. That is hard, hard stuff. The reason he's so at ease is because he payed his dues."
Again, another weird judgment call. Even if he didn't feel like staying, you STAY anyway because - very important for him right now - it looks bad if you leave!
Even when he was there, though, it was so awkward with him and Cindy shaking hands with the peeps.
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