Comments on: Did you miss the forum? Catch the replay on CNN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:22:40 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Kent Fitzsimmons,Kewanee, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1488342 Kent Fitzsimmons,Kewanee, IL Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:17:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1488342 Get ready to witness an old man caught in his own mind and still reliving the Vietnam War from so many years ago. I for one do not want a President that will make dicisions based on things that happened 40 years ago. The Vietnam War is over McCain.............go home and this time don't cheat on your wife.................. Get ready to witness an old man caught in his own mind and still reliving the Vietnam War from so many years ago. I for one do not want a President that will make dicisions based on things that happened 40 years ago. The Vietnam War is over McCain.............go home and this time don't cheat on your wife..................

]]> By: PAW, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1488329 PAW, CA Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:09:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1488329 Interesting.....I read the individual bits by Candy Crowley and Bill Schneider prior to watching the interviews.....from reading Candy and Bill's storylines I would have thought that the interviews were indeed conducted in a fair and balanced way.....I would have thought that "McCain was on his game", as Candy said and I would have concluded that McCain had been given the answers prior to the forum. After watching the interviews with (almost) the same questions being asked of each, I came away with this: Obama is a much deeper thinker, considering each question prior to answer. Obama is much more interested in serving ALL the people of this country. McCain seemed to have indeed been given a list of the questions in advance. It seemed that the rehearsals he and his handlers surely held prior to this forum, in which they practice answering questions which MIGHT be asked, did indeed contain the real questions. Otherwise, McCain would have not been so quick and sure of how to best answer for this crowd. McCain is cut and dried in his opinions and less likely to consider new information.....we have experienced that attitude for 7+ years. Hasn't worked. I found it interesting that Obama was asked right up front to not "stump", but when McCain spoke he looked right at the audience, said "My friends....." and stumped away,,,,Pastor Warren never mentioned to McCain that stump speeches were not welcome. The body language from Pastor Warren was very telling also.....with Obama he was visibally uncomfortable with some of the answers, sitting up in his chair, adjusting his jacket, looking for the end of that subject......with McCain his was less so, sitting back in his chair and letting McCain tell stories at will. This was indeed a McCain crowd.....several of McCain's answers were obviously aimed directly at that crowd, containing no sincerity whatsoever. I am more convinced than ever that Obama is the right choice for this country at this time. Interesting.....I read the individual bits by Candy Crowley and Bill Schneider prior to watching the interviews.....from reading Candy and Bill's storylines I would have thought that the interviews were indeed conducted in a fair and balanced way.....I would have thought that "McCain was on his game", as Candy said and I would have concluded that McCain had been given the answers prior to the forum.

After watching the interviews with (almost) the same questions being asked of each, I came away with this:

Obama is a much deeper thinker, considering each question prior to answer. Obama is much more interested in serving ALL the people of this country.

McCain seemed to have indeed been given a list of the questions in advance. It seemed that the rehearsals he and his handlers surely held prior to this forum, in which they practice answering questions which MIGHT be asked, did indeed contain the real questions. Otherwise, McCain would have not been so quick and sure of how to best answer for this crowd. McCain is cut and dried in his opinions and less likely to consider new information.....we have experienced that attitude for 7+ years. Hasn't worked.

I found it interesting that Obama was asked right up front to not "stump", but when McCain spoke he looked right at the audience, said "My friends....." and stumped away,,,,Pastor Warren never mentioned to McCain that stump speeches were not welcome.

The body language from Pastor Warren was very telling also.....with Obama he was visibally uncomfortable with some of the answers, sitting up in his chair, adjusting his jacket, looking for the end of that subject......with McCain his was less so, sitting back in his chair and letting McCain tell stories at will. This was indeed a McCain crowd.....several of McCain's answers were obviously aimed directly at that crowd, containing no sincerity whatsoever. I am more convinced than ever that Obama is the right choice for this country at this time.

]]> By: Proud Republican http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1488314 Proud Republican Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:03:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1488314 Obama did well, but McCain rocked! I think this and the debates comming up will push McCain ahead of Obama. There are polls out there that show McCain and Obama in a dead tie. Most of the still undecideds are inependents. They like to decide for themselves which candiate to vote. They tend to ignor campagn adds that try to tell them who to choice, they know most adds are distortions and biased. They wait for events like this and the debates to make up their minds. And McCain is a long time favorite of many independents. They like how he has taken the heat from many in his own party for his moderate stand on issues such as campagn reform, illegal immigaration, global warming and many others. If he delivers in the debates as he did in this forum, the undecided independents should flow to him and he will further unite the Republican base. His blend of moderate and conservative positions appear to be the perfect storm to wash over the Obama campaign. Obama did well, but McCain rocked!

I think this and the debates comming up will push McCain ahead of Obama. There are polls out there that show McCain and Obama in a dead tie. Most of the still undecideds are inependents. They like to decide for themselves which candiate to vote. They tend to ignor campagn adds that try to tell them who to choice, they know most adds are distortions and biased. They wait for events like this and the debates to make up their minds. And McCain is a long time favorite of many independents. They like how he has taken the heat from many in his own party for his moderate stand on issues such as campagn reform, illegal immigaration, global warming and many others. If he delivers in the debates as he did in this forum, the undecided independents should flow to him and he will further unite the Republican base. His blend of moderate and conservative positions appear to be the perfect storm to wash over the Obama campaign.

]]> By: SurrealPumpkin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1488311 SurrealPumpkin Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:02:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1488311 Where is the transcript of the program? Where is the transcript of the program?

]]> By: TJ Williams http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1488279 TJ Williams Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:46:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1488279 "Pastor" Rick straight up LIED. McCain was not in a cone of silence. He didn't arrive until30 minutes later. The whole thing was a lie set up to make McCain look good. America has been duped again by MSM. CNN, MSNBC, FOX, all should be ashamed to promote this farce. "Pastor" Rick straight up LIED. McCain was not in a cone of silence. He didn't arrive until30 minutes later. The whole thing was a lie set up to make McCain look good. America has been duped again by MSM.
CNN, MSNBC, FOX, all should be ashamed to promote this farce.

]]> By: vicky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1488252 vicky Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:31:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1488252 I was dissapointed in the forum as it was allowed to become a platform for McCain's political speeches and for him to once again tell of his ordeal while captured, his way of playing on the sympathy of an audience which he hopes will result in votes. He is not the only war prisoner who suffered. Do Americans owe him the presidency for that? If this was a gathering of evangelicals why did Warren allow him to sidestep questions. Some are saying McCain won like this was an Olympic event. McCain claims he is sorry about his divorce. let's ask his wife about that remark. I could not believe his performance. At least Obama kept his dignity and did not advocate war. This situation between Georgia and Russia is scary and a cool head is required not one that says Bomb! Bomb! is the answer. I was dissapointed in the forum as it was allowed to become a platform for McCain's political speeches and for him to once again tell of his ordeal while captured, his way of playing on the sympathy of an audience which he hopes will result in votes. He is not the only war prisoner who suffered. Do Americans owe him the presidency for that? If this was a gathering of evangelicals why did Warren allow him to sidestep questions. Some are saying McCain won like this was an Olympic event. McCain claims he is sorry about his divorce. let's ask his wife about that remark. I could not believe his performance. At least Obama kept his dignity and did not advocate war. This situation between Georgia and Russia is scary and a cool head is required not one that says Bomb! Bomb! is the answer.

]]> By: julius morris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1488218 julius morris Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:18:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1488218 WAS I THE ONLY ONE? OR DID ANYONE ELSE NOTICE THAT, BARACK OBAMAS ANSWERS INCLUDED, INVOLVING OTHERS. AS JOHN MCAINS ANSWERS ONLY INCLUDED HIS THOUGHTS, HIS WAYS, HIS RESOLUTIONS AS IF HE'S GOING TO DO WHAT HE WANTS TO DO, REGARDLESS OF ANY OF HIS CABNET MEMBERS SAY... HUH!! SOUNDS LIKE ANYONE WE KNOW? TRY PRES. BUSH... LETS CHANGE EVERY ONE.. WAS I THE ONLY ONE? OR DID ANYONE ELSE NOTICE THAT, BARACK OBAMAS ANSWERS INCLUDED, INVOLVING OTHERS. AS JOHN MCAINS ANSWERS ONLY INCLUDED HIS THOUGHTS, HIS WAYS, HIS RESOLUTIONS AS IF HE'S GOING TO DO WHAT HE WANTS TO DO, REGARDLESS OF ANY OF HIS CABNET MEMBERS SAY... HUH!! SOUNDS LIKE ANYONE WE KNOW? TRY PRES. BUSH... LETS CHANGE EVERY ONE..

]]> By: Irene http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1488202 Irene Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:14:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1488202 I'll finish (pressed submit too soon, excuse)...... JUST WHAT is "cone of silence"????? I'll finish (pressed submit too soon, excuse)......

JUST WHAT is "cone of silence"?????

]]> By: Donna from Colorado Springs http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1488129 Donna from Colorado Springs Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:53:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1488129 I didn't watch the forum because I knew exactly which way it would be slanted. McBush and the good reverend filled the audience with people who agree with them, period. I'm sure that Obama never had the chance to get his point across like McBush did. I did hear that McBush spent a great deal of time talking his time in a prison camp. We all know the story and what a hero he was, but what does that have to do with TODAY! He lives in the past and is totally out of touch with the economic problems we have NOW.Does the country really want four more years of Bush? That's exactly what they're going to get if they vote for McBush. I didn't watch the forum because I knew exactly which way it would be slanted. McBush and the good reverend filled the audience with people who agree with them, period. I'm sure that Obama never had the chance to get his point across like McBush did. I did hear that McBush spent a great deal of time talking his time in a prison camp. We all know the story and what a hero he was, but what does that have to do with TODAY! He lives in the past and is totally out of touch with the economic problems we have NOW.Does the country really want four more years of Bush? That's exactly what they're going to get if they vote for McBush.

]]> By: The Nightingale Sings in Berkley Square http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1488080 The Nightingale Sings in Berkley Square Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:42:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1488080 If you like abortions, you will love Obama. He would even have his daughter have one, I've heard. Under his leadership, you probably could go to the five and dime and pick up one. He is certainly risky and it would be a gamble for him to be in charge. Obama also likes the taxes. The more the merrier. He will tax you and spend your money. Probably on a vacation to Hawaii where he can body surf. McCain will protect your wallet, your values and your country. With Obama it would be a gamble. I don't want to gamble with my life and my country. If you like abortions, you will love Obama. He would even have his daughter have one, I've heard. Under his leadership, you probably could go to the five and dime and pick up one.

He is certainly risky and it would be a gamble for him to be in charge.

Obama also likes the taxes. The more the merrier. He will tax you and spend your money. Probably on a vacation to Hawaii where he can body surf.

McCain will protect your wallet, your values and your country. With Obama it would be a gamble. I don't want to gamble with my life and my country.

]]> By: Doris,Memphis,TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1488058 Doris,Memphis,TN Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:38:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1488058 It is evident that Rick Warren had given John McSpeedy Answer the questions. He even mentioned the question about the Supreme Court Justices before he was asked. How did he know about that question if he was in a sound proof booth and had never seen the questions. Barack though about the questions before answering them and was very humble and honest. He is the type of President Americans want, a thinker. This reminds me of the ABC debates with the commentors in the bed with the Clintons. It didn't work then and it won't work now. The American people can see straight through this farce. John McCain stated that "vouchers works". Senator before you talk about poor teachers, brush up on your English. What do we do with poor Presidential Candidates like you? We send them back to their ranch. It is evident that Rick Warren had given John McSpeedy Answer the
questions. He even mentioned the question about the Supreme Court
Justices before he was asked. How did he know about that question
if he was in a sound proof booth and had never seen the questions.
Barack though about the questions before answering them and was
very humble and honest. He is the type of President Americans want,
a thinker. This reminds me of the ABC debates with the commentors
in the bed with the Clintons. It didn't work then and it won't work now.
The American people can see straight through this farce. John McCain stated that "vouchers works". Senator before you talk about
poor teachers, brush up on your English. What do we do with poor
Presidential Candidates like you? We send them back to their ranch.

]]> By: PWZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1488045 PWZ Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:36:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1488045 What ever happened to separation of Church and state. I am a not interested in what a candidate's personal views on religion are. And how they may affect their presidency. Also what their faith is will hinder how they will govern. When did this become a viable forum in the bid to the White House? Am I the only person that is disturbed by this? What ever happened to separation of Church and state. I am a not interested in what a candidate's personal views on religion are. And how they may affect their presidency. Also what their faith is will hinder how they will govern. When did this become a viable forum in the bid to the White House? Am I the only person that is disturbed by this?

]]> By: AJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1488044 AJ Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:36:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1488044 Do you want to elect a President who could not even define who the "rich" in this country are? McCain waffled on this question when asked by Pastor Warren. He started his answer by saying he knows lot of rich people in this country who are not happy (they must have contributed to his campaign!!) and then went on to say some irrelevant stuff. If you don't believe me, listen to his answer. Also his reference to Iraq war and how he was going to handle it was obnoxious (this guy can't get over it) and his mentioning of putting "my country first" several times was also demeaning to the values of his opponent. Do you believe even for 1 second that Obama doesn't put "our country first" in his quest for presidency? Give me a break!!! Do you want to elect a President who could not even define who the "rich" in this country are? McCain waffled on this question when asked by Pastor Warren. He started his answer by saying he knows lot of rich people in this country who are not happy (they must have contributed to his campaign!!) and then went on to say some irrelevant stuff. If you don't believe me, listen to his answer. Also his reference to Iraq war and how he was going to handle it was obnoxious (this guy can't get over it) and his mentioning of putting "my country first" several times was also demeaning to the values of his opponent. Do you believe even for 1 second that Obama doesn't put "our country first" in his quest for presidency? Give me a break!!!

]]> By: Gracie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1488024 Gracie Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:32:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1488024 I'm NOT watching this mess again. The whole forum was rigged. John McCain KNEW the answers in advance and his responses were so evident. He did NOTHING but "campaign" on his issues of WAR, WAR, WAR. That was his focus. He didn't share his FAITH, he PANDERED to the faith based audience who supports him! John McCain didn't answer the questions, he made told "sad" stories to gain sympathy, nothing more. I found Rev. Rick's inability to control John McCain's ranting very sad and very one-sided. I will never watch another forum, etc. with OLD MAN McCain. His panderings during the forum last night turned me off. I'm NOT watching this mess again. The whole forum was rigged.

John McCain KNEW the answers in advance and his responses were so evident. He did NOTHING but "campaign" on his issues of WAR, WAR, WAR. That was his focus.

He didn't share his FAITH, he PANDERED to the faith based audience who supports him! John McCain didn't answer the questions, he made told "sad" stories to gain sympathy, nothing more.

I found Rev. Rick's inability to control John McCain's ranting very sad and very one-sided.

I will never watch another forum, etc. with OLD MAN McCain. His panderings during the forum last night turned me off.

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1488007 John Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:26:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1488007 Mccain clearly won by a mile - Obama was lost and would ask Michelle and his Grandma what to do about Russia Iran and an Energy crisis. One of the worst performances I've seen Obama in and now realise why he won't go head to head with Sen. Mccain in a townhall meeting.. That would all be but the end of the Obama campaign... Mccain clearly won by a mile – Obama was lost and would ask Michelle and his Grandma what to do about Russia Iran and an Energy crisis. One of the worst performances I've seen Obama in and now realise why he won't go head to head with Sen. Mccain in a townhall meeting.. That would all be but the end of the Obama campaign...

]]> By: Doris,Memphis,TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1488005 Doris,Memphis,TN Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:25:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1488005 It is evident that Rick Warren had given John McSpeedy Answer the questions. He even mentioned the question about Supreme Justices before he was asked. How did he know about that question if he was in a sound proof booth and had never seen the questions. Barack though about the questions before answering them and was very humble and honest. This reminds me of the ABC debates with the commentors in the bed with the Clintons. The American people can see straight through farce. John McCain stated that "vouchers works". Senator before you talk about poor teachers, brush up on your English. Can we find you another job! It is evident that Rick Warren had given John McSpeedy Answer
the questions. He even mentioned the question about Supreme
Justices before he was asked. How did he know about that question
if he was in a sound proof booth and had never seen the questions.
Barack though about the questions before answering them and was
very humble and honest. This reminds me of the ABC debates with
the commentors in the bed with the Clintons. The American people
can see straight through farce. John McCain stated that "vouchers
works". Senator before you talk about poor teachers, brush up on
your English. Can we find you another job!

]]> By: Wayne http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487979 Wayne Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:17:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487979 Notice Senator McCain saying "CAN WE GO BACK TO THE SUPREME COURT JUSTICES QUESTION?" .. the problem is THE SUPREME COURT JUSTICES QUESTION had not been asked of Senator McCain yet, so really there was no question to go back to ..the Question had been asked of Senator Obama earlier .. It appears Senator McCain was able to hear through the walls of "The Cone of Silence" as he said he had tried to do(jokingly) but what is much more likely is he KNEW THE QUESTIONS BEFORE THEY WERE ASKED !! Notice Senator McCain saying "CAN WE GO BACK TO THE SUPREME COURT JUSTICES QUESTION?" .. the problem is THE SUPREME COURT JUSTICES QUESTION had not been asked of Senator McCain yet, so really there was no question to go back to ..the Question had been asked of Senator Obama earlier .. It appears Senator McCain was able to hear through the walls of "The Cone of Silence" as he said he had tried to do(jokingly) but what is much more likely is he KNEW THE QUESTIONS BEFORE THEY WERE ASKED !!

]]> By: JB.Hi. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487974 JB.Hi. Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:17:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487974 It was very informing and telling. I have to say that I was truly surprised at how well Mr. McCain did. We all know that Obama is a good speaker,but McCain held his own very well. This is the way to get a decent read on what your candidate is all about and the questions were down to earth. It was very informing and telling. I have to say that I was truly surprised at how well Mr. McCain did. We all know that Obama is a good speaker,but McCain held his own very well. This is the way to get a decent read on what your candidate is all about and the questions were down to earth.

]]> By: Former Repuglican http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487971 Former Repuglican Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:16:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487971 Mccain at the forum reminded me of my 90 year old grandfather who has dementia. All i remember him talking about was his experiences at Vietnam. Mccain at the forum reminded me of my 90 year old grandfather who has dementia. All i remember him talking about was his experiences at Vietnam.

]]> By: Enlightened Voter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487964 Enlightened Voter Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:15:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487964 Barack answered all questions with his thoughtful brilliant judgment. McVietnam on the other hand talked so much about Vietnam and his experiences that it made me very uncomfortable. Is he like okay? He reminded me of my grandmother who has Alzheimers. Barack answered all questions with his thoughtful brilliant judgment. McVietnam on the other hand talked so much about Vietnam and his experiences that it made me very uncomfortable. Is he like okay? He reminded me of my grandmother who has Alzheimers.

]]> By: Dayahka http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487958 Dayahka Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:14:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487958 I watched McCain. He never seemed to answer any question, he just seemed to repeat some of what I take it to have been excerpts from his standard stump speech. I watched McCain. He never seemed to answer any question, he just seemed to repeat some of what I take it to have been excerpts from his standard stump speech.

]]> By: Jim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487951 Jim Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:13:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487951 Anyone notice the McCain and Obama responses about education? Obama answered the questions after they were asked. McCain answered the questions before the questions were asked. How could he do that unless the 'cone of silence' was not working or he had the questions in advance. Anyone notice the McCain and Obama responses about education? Obama answered the questions after they were asked. McCain answered the questions before the questions were asked. How could he do that unless the 'cone of silence' was not working or he had the questions in advance.

]]> By: David http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487911 David Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:04:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487911 According to Senator McCain, there are only six 'rich' super models in the America. I am serious... Just look it up on forbes.com This guy is out of touch. According to Senator McCain, there are only six 'rich' super models in the America. I am serious... Just look it up on forbes.com
This guy is out of touch.

]]> By: Rickymo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487894 Rickymo Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:58:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487894 Why there is air time given to these relgious loons is beyond me. Its like these people own everyone else's morality. Pity Why there is air time given to these relgious loons is beyond me. Its like these people own everyone else's morality. Pity

]]> By: Bill Charlotte, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487891 Bill Charlotte, NC Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:57:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487891 Watch Obama's sleepy answers and McSame's stump speeches. Obama seemed to be needing another vacation and McSame told his same war stories and gave his same old stump speech lines... no matter the questions... sometimes, before the questions. McSame hi-lites? "I'm going to get Bin Laden... We are going to win in Iraq... Drill here, drill now (I'm not kidding). One question I would like for some wise pundit to address... Why has John Edwards been completely excorated over his affair and John McSame hasn't been? The media insisted that John was finished while John, with the same "moral failing" is running for president.... with NO mention of his background! Watch Obama's sleepy answers and McSame's stump speeches.

Obama seemed to be needing another vacation and McSame told his same war stories and gave his same old stump speech lines... no matter the questions... sometimes, before the questions. McSame hi-lites? "I'm going to get Bin Laden... We are going to win in Iraq... Drill here, drill now (I'm not kidding).

One question I would like for some wise pundit to address... Why has John Edwards been completely excorated over his affair and John McSame hasn't been? The media insisted that John was finished while John, with the same "moral failing" is running for president.... with NO mention of his background!

]]> By: DR. YES http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487860 DR. YES Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:48:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487860 i cant watch mccain again.if i hear 'my friends' one more time i'll be sick.not funny how mccain plagiarized his 'cross story',from solhenitzen's book about HIS time in the 'gulag'.this after plagiarizing his history of georgia from wikipedia.maybe he should try a little more 'honesty'? i cant watch mccain again.if i hear 'my friends' one more time i'll be sick.not funny how mccain plagiarized his 'cross story',from solhenitzen's book about HIS time in the 'gulag'.this after plagiarizing his history of georgia from wikipedia.maybe he should try a little more 'honesty'?

]]> By: Irma in North Carolina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487858 Irma in North Carolina Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:47:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487858 It was good of Mccain to mention that he failed at his first marriage, but he for got to mention that he broke one of the 10 commandments. Thou shalt not commit adultry. And once again he had to start talking about the war again, who cares to listen too that. No matter how you look at it he is still four more years of Bush. He should pick Willy, or Edwards as his vp, cause they also commited adultry, so this what you want running the white hous. It was good of Mccain to mention that he failed at his first marriage, but he for got to mention that he broke one of the 10 commandments. Thou shalt not commit adultry. And once again he had to start talking about the war again, who cares to listen too that. No matter how you look at it he is still four more years of Bush. He should pick Willy, or Edwards as his vp, cause they also commited adultry, so this what you want running the white hous.

]]> By: Kaye- Jacksonville FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487850 Kaye- Jacksonville FL Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:46:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487850 Watched the entire two hours - congratulations to Pastor Rick for a very civil forum, indeed. Can't convince me though that McCain didn't have some advance knowledge of the questions - maybe that "cone of silence" wasn't so airtight?? It was McCain's audience so of course he pandered to their most pressing concerns (abortion, SC Judges) and leaned on his POW stories. Clearly Obama was the more thoughtful which appeals to me personally. I'm tired of a President who's quick on the draw, convinced that every problem has a simple solution - and he knows just what the solution is! Conventions coming, things will really heat up soon - I'm working hard for Obama in Florida!! Heaven help us all if we get four more years of cowboy diplomacy and big-money republican rule.... Watched the entire two hours – congratulations to Pastor Rick for a very civil forum, indeed. Can't convince me though that McCain didn't have some advance knowledge of the questions – maybe that "cone of silence" wasn't so airtight?? It was McCain's audience so of course he pandered to their most pressing concerns (abortion, SC Judges) and leaned on his POW stories. Clearly Obama was the more thoughtful which appeals to me personally. I'm tired of a President who's quick on the draw, convinced that every problem has a simple solution – and he knows just what the solution is! Conventions coming, things will really heat up soon – I'm working hard for Obama in Florida!! Heaven help us all if we get four more years of cowboy diplomacy and big-money republican rule....

]]> By: mel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487809 mel Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:38:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487809 Kathleen if female VP or Male kaine. Abortion to me is like murder. Only if a woman rape or to save her life to allow abortion. If you don't want a child than use protection are get stop. President do not have that control anyway,just really and opinion of his .Ours concern is the economy,gas oil,jobs and more income for america peoples to keep up with rising cost. I am want a president that will concern himself domestic issues more so than foriegn policy. The war is something watch but not focus hard we neglect our local problem especially the homeles and illegal suck up the welfare system and having babies in record breaking numbers, which cost the tax payer.Voter be ware of this growing problems. Kathleen if female VP or Male kaine. Abortion to me is like murder.
Only if a woman rape or to save her life to allow abortion. If you
don't want a child than use protection are get stop. President do
not have that control anyway,just really and opinion of his .Ours
concern is the economy,gas oil,jobs and more income for america
peoples to keep up with rising cost. I am want a president that
will concern himself domestic issues more so than foriegn policy.
The war is something watch but not focus hard we neglect our
local problem especially the homeles and illegal suck up the
welfare system and having babies in record breaking numbers,
which cost the tax payer.Voter be ware of this growing problems.

]]> By: Ted:Canada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487804 Ted:Canada Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:37:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487804 As an educator in a certain dicipline I can tell you that John has some deep routed problems he still needs to work out. He needs professional help with his experience in Vietnam. It doesn't mean he does not qalify to be president of the US - he just needs some Psychological help. In the interm - if he does become president get ready and dig out your old BOMB SHELTER books. There is new material on the market that will help you with radiations unless of course you are in the middle of the center of impact. CNN you should start with a special on how to bulid a home bases boom shelter - three easy steps As an educator in a certain dicipline I can tell you that John has some deep routed problems he still needs to work out.

He needs professional help with his experience in Vietnam.

It doesn't mean he does not qalify to be president of the US – he just needs some Psychological help.

In the interm – if he does become president get ready and dig out your old BOMB SHELTER books. There is new material on the market that will help you with radiations unless of course you are in the middle of the center of impact.

CNN you should start with a special on how to bulid a home bases boom shelter – three easy steps

]]> By: Ed http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487776 Ed Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:33:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487776 Rick Warren has on the tackiest toupe I've ever seen. Rick Warren has on the tackiest toupe I've ever seen.

]]> By: Edna http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487773 Edna Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:32:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487773 McCain biggest moral failing was not his divorce. It was cheating on his wife, while he was married and LEAVING her while she was sick with kids. If he doesn't own up to that, he'll never be a good president. He has a character flaw and everyone knows it. McCain biggest moral failing was not his divorce. It was cheating on his wife, while he was married and LEAVING her while she was sick with kids.

If he doesn't own up to that, he'll never be a good president. He has a character flaw and everyone knows it.

]]> By: ray http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487772 ray Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:32:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487772 Obama took too much time with his answers last night. And then he ruffled the feathers of the Church when he did not commit to conception beginning life. And perhaps he didn’t share the warm stories apparently sought by those who are saying McCain had a great night. But if there is one thing for sure that Obama did not do last night it was pander. Lost in the accolades John McCain has received today from the Christian right is the undeniable fact that any remnants of John McCain ‘The Maverick’ died on that stage last night. John McCain pandered. Once respected for his willingness to do what he, and only he, felt was right, John McCain finally sold what was left of his once respected soul. John McCain ‘The Maverick’ is dead. Conservatives are now left with McBush. And for this American, that is a shame. Obama took too much time with his answers last night.

And then he ruffled the feathers of the Church when he did not commit to conception beginning life.

And perhaps he didn’t share the warm stories apparently sought by those who are saying McCain had a great night.

But if there is one thing for sure that Obama did not do last night it was pander.

Lost in the accolades John McCain has received today from the Christian right is the undeniable fact that any remnants of John McCain ‘The Maverick’ died on that stage last night. John McCain pandered. Once respected for his willingness to do what he, and only he, felt was right, John McCain finally sold what was left of his once respected soul.

John McCain ‘The Maverick’ is dead. Conservatives are now left with McBush.

And for this American, that is a shame.

]]> By: bellabella http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487760 bellabella Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:30:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487760 What ever happened to the separation of church and state????? What ever happened to the separation of church and state?????

]]> By: jsg http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487751 jsg Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:28:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487751 THIS PERFORMANCE WAS TOTALLY USELESS AND UNNECESSARY. WHAT WAS THE POINT. OLD RAPID READER ZAPPED OUT THOSE ANSWERS TO SHOW HOW YOUNG AND WITH IT HE IS AND HOW HE CAN FOOL THE AUDIENCE BY GIVING ACTUALLY NO ANSWER AT ALL. BUT HE SURE CAN TELL TIRED, OLD STORIES. WE KNOW HE WAS A MILITARY HERO, WE DON'T CARE ABOUT HIS FIRST MARRIAGE, THERE ARE HEROES COMING HOME FROM AFGHANASTAN, WITHOUT LIMBS EVERY DAY. WE ARE TIRED OF HIS POW STORIES. THEY WRE FACT, BUT THEY ARE OLD AND THAT IS ALL HE HAS AS A CLAIM TO FAME. EMPTY BARRELS MAKE THE MOST NOISE. THIS PERFORMANCE WAS TOTALLY USELESS AND UNNECESSARY. WHAT WAS THE POINT. OLD RAPID READER ZAPPED OUT THOSE ANSWERS TO SHOW HOW YOUNG AND WITH IT HE IS AND HOW HE CAN FOOL THE AUDIENCE BY GIVING ACTUALLY NO ANSWER AT ALL. BUT HE SURE CAN TELL TIRED, OLD STORIES.

WE KNOW HE WAS A MILITARY HERO, WE DON'T CARE ABOUT HIS FIRST MARRIAGE, THERE ARE HEROES COMING HOME FROM AFGHANASTAN, WITHOUT LIMBS EVERY DAY. WE ARE TIRED OF HIS POW STORIES. THEY WRE FACT, BUT THEY ARE OLD AND THAT IS ALL HE HAS AS A CLAIM TO FAME.

EMPTY BARRELS MAKE THE MOST NOISE.

]]> By: Jean http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487730 Jean Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:24:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487730 Rick Warren is a snake with too much money and power. Rick Warren is a snake with too much money and power.

]]> By: No Thanks http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487726 No Thanks Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:23:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487726 Once is enough for me. Too much Warren and religion. Once is enough for me. Too much Warren and religion.

]]> By: Matt, Chico, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487714 Matt, Chico, CA Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:21:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487714 McCain clearly came out above Obama McCain clearly came out above Obama

]]> By: ch http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487708 ch Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:20:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487708 Ah...um...Obama's preformance was ....ah...um..you know...ah ..a bit...um, weak. Unless..ah...um...of... of course you like one ...ah...one..ah...hour of ...um...stuttering and stammering. And the Obama vs. McCain polls - dead heat with McCain rising. Obama has outspent McCain in FL 1.8 million to zero yet McCain is still leading in FL. Democrats should really regret that Hillary is not their nominee (despite getting more votes). Ah...um...Obama's preformance was ....ah...um..you know...ah ..a bit...um, weak.

Unless..ah...um...of... of course you like one ...ah...one..ah...hour of ...um...stuttering and stammering.

And the Obama vs. McCain polls – dead heat with McCain rising. Obama has outspent McCain in FL 1.8 million to zero yet McCain is still leading in FL.

Democrats should really regret that Hillary is not their nominee (despite getting more votes).

]]> By: pat C. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487700 pat C. Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:18:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487700 i could not bear to listen to McCain talk about himself for another hour. thanks but no thanks. i could not bear to listen to McCain talk about himself for another hour. thanks but no thanks.

]]> By: LLB http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487685 LLB Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:16:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487685 Did McCain know the questions in advance? When Warren was formulating one question to McCain (I think it was about abortion), McCain interrupted and asked: "Are we going to go back to the one about the Supreme Court justices?" That seems to be a clear indication that McCain did know the questions in advance. Did McCain know the questions in advance?

When Warren was formulating one question to McCain (I think it was about abortion), McCain interrupted and asked: "Are we going to go back to the one about the Supreme Court justices?"

That seems to be a clear indication that McCain did know the questions in advance.

]]> By: Ron Democrat turned independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487602 Ron Democrat turned independent Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:57:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487602 yes please listen to it yourself. the selected parts you are seeing on CNN is totally misleading, any other network is unlike CNN giving McCain a clear victory showing obama up as an inept eh ahwer yes please listen to it yourself. the selected parts you are seeing on CNN is totally misleading, any other network is unlike CNN giving McCain a clear victory showing obama up as an inept eh ahwer

]]> By: Mr Republican http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487594 Mr Republican Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:55:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487594 Where's Chuck Baldwin, Bob Barr and Cynthia McKinney? They are on the ballot also. Where's Chuck Baldwin, Bob Barr and Cynthia McKinney? They are on the ballot also.

]]> By: Glenn, Cary, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487591 Glenn, Cary, NC Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:54:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487591 The forum was an interesting format. Warren is pretty much an egomaniacal hustler as far as I can tell but posing more or less identical questions to the two candidates and letting them answer without a lot of badgering worked pretty well, I thought. Both candidates did well and viewers got a good long look at both of them. More of this, please, instead of the "gotcha" tactics of the media talking heads who are more interested in scoring points for their own resumes than in helping voters find out what they need to know. The forum was an interesting format. Warren is pretty much an egomaniacal hustler as far as I can tell but posing more or less identical questions to the two candidates and letting them answer without a lot of badgering worked pretty well, I thought. Both candidates did well and viewers got a good long look at both of them. More of this, please, instead of the "gotcha" tactics of the media talking heads who are more interested in scoring points for their own resumes than in helping voters find out what they need to know.

]]> By: Ok http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487581 Ok Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:52:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487581 You mean the forum that I didnt watch because I knew it would be an evangelical preacher feeding McBush easy questions. The guy knew that evangelicals were not falling in love with McSame, and this would be the way to get them on McBush's side. I have an idea! Let's have a did you cheat on your wife then dump her when she had an accident and then marry a beer heiress to pay your political ambitions forum? You mean the forum that I didnt watch because I knew it would be an evangelical preacher feeding McBush easy questions. The guy knew that evangelicals were not falling in love with McSame, and this would be the way to get them on McBush's side. I have an idea! Let's have a did you cheat on your wife then dump her when she had an accident and then marry a beer heiress to pay your political ambitions forum?

]]> By: Pepou http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487567 Pepou Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:48:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487567 McCain was pathetic. His comments on wealth in particular were insane. What an old fool ! McCain was pathetic. His comments on wealth in particular were insane. What an old fool !

]]> By: Vig http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487559 Vig Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:46:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487559 Yep, I intentionally missed the forum. When no women are represented, I consider that the greatest "moral failing" of organized religion, Presidential politics, media conglomerates and this country. Yep, I intentionally missed the forum. When no women are represented, I consider that the greatest "moral failing" of organized religion, Presidential politics, media conglomerates and this country.

]]> By: Emma, San Jose, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487550 Emma, San Jose, CA Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:45:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487550 I find it interesting that many people including media analysts, have identified a "winner" and "loser" of the discussion. How can there be winners and losers about faith and values issues. Are we saying we have lost freedom to have individual spiritual beliefs and values? The difficulty in the forum is that McCain spoke mostly from script rather from his soul. What a sell job! I find it interesting that many people including media analysts, have identified a "winner" and "loser" of the discussion. How can there be winners and losers about faith and values issues. Are we saying we have lost freedom to have individual spiritual beliefs and values? The difficulty in the forum is that McCain spoke mostly from script rather from his soul. What a sell job!

]]> By: Willy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487534 Willy Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:42:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487534 BHO could not answer a question straight with out his polished speech crap. McCain was straight on. It's going to be interesting how the media is going to keep hot air in BHO and is WH chances that is slipping away daily. BHO could not answer a question straight with out his polished speech crap. McCain was straight on. It's going to be interesting how the media is going to keep hot air in BHO and is WH chances that is slipping away daily.

]]> By: sandy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/did-you-miss-the-forum-catch-the-replay-on-cnn/#comment-1487523 sandy Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:38:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12967#comment-1487523 I watched this forum on TV and was quite impresssed as I originally thought it was going to be all religious which it was not. I thought a lot of McCains responses were too quick. I was particularly dissatisfied with his answer to the question on what to do about evil. There has been evil in this world since mankind began and there is no way in Gods green earth that evil in any form is going to be defeated. I think Obama' s response that we have to confront evil and why we have to confront it was great. McCain seems to think that the way to settle anything is with force. This scares me. I certainly want a President who thinks before he speaks and McCain certainly does not do this. I watched this forum on TV and was quite impresssed as I originally thought it was going to be all religious which it was not. I thought a lot of McCains responses were too quick. I was particularly dissatisfied with his answer to the question on what to do about evil. There has been evil in this world since mankind began and there is no way in Gods green earth that evil in any form is going to be defeated. I think Obama' s response that we have to confront evil and why we have to confront it was great. McCain seems to think that the way to settle anything is with force. This scares me. I certainly want a President who thinks before he speaks and McCain certainly does not do this.

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