Comments on: Campaigns reach final agreement on presidential debates http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: JC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1504270 JC Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:25:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1504270 And what excuse will Obamabots on here give when Obama tanks at the next debate? Media bias? Brokaw is biased? The questions weren't fair? McCain was given the questions the day before so he had a night to prepare? Excuses will be coming as surely as the earth rotates. Because afterall, Obama can't make mistakes - it is always someone else's fault. And what excuse will Obamabots on here give when Obama tanks at the next debate? Media bias? Brokaw is biased? The questions weren't fair? McCain was given the questions the day before so he had a night to prepare? Excuses will be coming as surely as the earth rotates. Because afterall, Obama can't make mistakes – it is always someone else's fault.

]]> By: Mike, Syracuse, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1504208 Mike, Syracuse, NY Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:20:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1504208 After Saddleback, Obama must be wetting his pants. he's going to be crushed. After Saddleback, Obama must be wetting his pants. he's going to be crushed.

]]> By: Vincent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1504170 Vincent Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:18:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1504170 It is apparent that there is a large amount of the American voting public that want to believe things about a candidate that are truly false. Why they consistently forward such blatant falsehoods is beyond any rational thinking. This does not mean they are wrong, it means that they don’t have the mental capacity to distinguish a lie from the truth. I thought that Obama would go far politically when I heard him speak before the DNC in 2004. I have read both his books and am quite comfortable voting for him for President. I voted for McCain during the Primary during 2000, and to my credit, I never voted for G.W. Bush. I truly believe those who voted for G.W. Bush the first time, believed that he was better than McCain. Why they voted for G.W. again for a second term is a mystery (not that they learned much from their first mistake). Those are the same people now who believe that McCain is better than Obama. To those people I say, "Let the debates begin" and I hope, this time people will listen to the men and not the hype from those on the radio or t.v. (We know how you all love to distort the truth to fit into your agenda and just how much your audience believes your half-truths). It seems that there are quite a few people on this board that suffer from Tropophobia. (You all know who you are). It is apparent that there is a large amount of the American voting public that want to believe things about a candidate that are truly false. Why they consistently forward such blatant falsehoods is beyond any rational thinking. This does not mean they are wrong, it means that they don’t have the mental capacity to distinguish a lie from the truth.

I thought that Obama would go far politically when I heard him speak before the DNC in 2004. I have read both his books and am quite comfortable voting for him for President. I voted for McCain during the Primary during 2000, and to my credit, I never voted for G.W. Bush.

I truly believe those who voted for G.W. Bush the first time, believed that he was better than McCain. Why they voted for G.W. again for a second term is a mystery (not that they learned much from their first mistake). Those are the same people now who believe that McCain is better than Obama. To those people I say, "Let the debates begin" and I hope, this time people will listen to the men and not the hype from those on the radio or t.v. (We know how you all love to distort the truth to fit into your agenda and just how much your audience believes your half-truths).

It seems that there are quite a few people on this board that suffer from Tropophobia. (You all know who you are).

]]> By: ex-Republican for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1504166 ex-Republican for Obama Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:18:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1504166 This time McWar won't be given the questions in advance as he was at the Pastor's Forum. This time McWar won't be given the questions in advance as he was at the Pastor's Forum.

]]> By: We Need A Change! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1504149 We Need A Change! Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:16:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1504149 McCain will be hooked up to an ear piece like GW was. There is no way this man can think on his own......he doesn't even read what "he" thinks very well. McCain will be hooked up to an ear piece like GW was. There is no way this man can think on his own......he doesn't even read what "he" thinks very well.

]]> By: Richard,Orlando,FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1504136 Richard,Orlando,FL Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:16:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1504136 I'm sure McSame will get all the questions before each debate, it's the only way he will be able to answer them. I saw him speaking on the Oil rig and all he did was read from some piece of paper. Could not even remember what he needed to say. I think senility is already working on him. I'm sure McSame will get all the questions before each debate, it's the only way he will be able to answer them. I saw him speaking on the Oil rig and all he did was read from some piece of paper. Could not even remember what he needed to say. I think senility is already working on him.

]]> By: shay http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1504125 shay Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:14:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1504125 I will be tuned in to all of the debates. Can't wait to here what McCain has to say about the Draft. He lost me on that statement. I support those who volunteer but to do it by force. I am not for it. You lost me on that one . That is where judgement comes into play. He agreed with the lady about drafting.yesterday.because she believe there will not be enough men to go to war. McCain responded quickly and said he agree to drafting. This will be great McCain versus McCain he will have a lot of explaining to do against himself. LOL Too quick on war. I'm waiting for him to retrack the draft. This will be funny. I hope the media will keep track of this because it will be a kodak moment. McCain is totally lost on explaining his economy plan and just stumbles with it are evades the question. McCain was the one who started the negative ads, everyone seems to forget that McCain said that he would not be a part of negative ads but turn around and do them anyway. Now everyone wants to talk about Barack Obama, what is he suppose to do sit back and take it. I would say fair exchange is not highway robbery. I will be tuned in to all of the debates. Can't wait to here what McCain has to say about the Draft. He lost me on that statement. I support those who volunteer but to do it by force. I am not for it. You lost me on that one . That is where judgement comes into play. He agreed with the lady about drafting.yesterday.because she believe there will not be enough men to go to war. McCain responded quickly and said he agree to drafting.

This will be great McCain versus McCain he will have a lot of explaining to do against himself. LOL

Too quick on war. I'm waiting for him to retrack the draft. This will be funny. I hope the media will keep track of this because it will be a kodak moment.

McCain is totally lost on explaining his economy plan and just stumbles with it are evades the question.

McCain was the one who started the negative ads, everyone seems to forget that McCain said that he would not be a part of negative ads but turn around and do them anyway. Now everyone wants to talk about Barack Obama, what is he suppose to do sit back and take it.

I would say fair exchange is not highway robbery.

]]> By: Eddie Blake http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1504107 Eddie Blake Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:13:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1504107 At this point, I expect B. HUSSIEN Obama to just outright declare that he supports sharia law. I will laugh at you libs when he destorys seperation of church and state and makes Islam the government sponsored religion instead of Christianity. Come soon lord Jesus! At this point, I expect B. HUSSIEN Obama to just outright declare that he supports sharia law. I will laugh at you libs when he destorys seperation of church and state and makes Islam the government sponsored religion instead of Christianity. Come soon lord Jesus!

]]> By: Michael http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1504095 Michael Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:12:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1504095 Why only 3 debats, what does Obama have to be afraid of? Why only 3 debats, what does Obama have to be afraid of?

]]> By: Republicans Hate America http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1504052 Republicans Hate America Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:10:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1504052 Whats there to debate really Obama has my vote Whats there to debate really Obama has my vote

]]> By: Brian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1504040 Brian Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:10:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1504040 Heck yeah, Obama's going down. Just look at the Saddleback forum. Typical Obama: I - uh - uh - what I meant -uh - uh - that is to say -uh - uh - not really sure here - duuuuuuh Heck yeah, Obama's going down. Just look at the Saddleback forum. Typical Obama: I – uh – uh – what I meant -uh – uh – that is to say -uh – uh – not really sure here – duuuuuuh

]]> By: Maggie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503990 Maggie Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:07:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503990 Jeff, you say we continually pick the biggest clowns in the circus. Who would be your choice for president? Jeff, you say we continually pick the biggest clowns in the circus. Who would be your choice for president?

]]> By: susie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503984 susie Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:07:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503984 CNN did a report last night on Obama. He really is not a good person, the ways he did in is opponents in the Chicago election. I hope he doesn't become President. CNN did a report last night on Obama. He really is not a good person, the ways he did in is opponents in the Chicago election. I hope he doesn't become President.

]]> By: Republicans Hate America http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503977 Republicans Hate America Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:06:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503977 why is it an ad that has facts about mccain own gaffes is now negative and ads with paris hilton and briney spears is viewed as having meaning?..oh yeah this country is filled with a bunch of proud ignorant hillbillies. why is it an ad that has facts about mccain own gaffes is now negative and ads with paris hilton and briney spears is viewed as having meaning?..oh yeah this country is filled with a bunch of proud ignorant hillbillies.

]]> By: OBSERVERING http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503927 OBSERVERING Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:03:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503927 D E B A T E S----A B O V E -----O B A M A' S----P A Y------G R A D E D E B A T E S--A B O V E -–O B A M A' S--P A Y--G R A D E

]]> By: Valorie Jay - Raleigh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503906 Valorie Jay - Raleigh Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:02:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503906 In the Saddleback debate - I did not want to think that the man I so respected, John McCain, knew the questions before they were asked but, after watching the debate, that is what I have come to believe. The Rev. asked deep, far-reaching questions which required careful though and then these thoughts have to be transulated by the brain into words. Any person who has ever participated in a debate knows this. That is exactly when I saw Obama do. But with McCain, that was not the case. He shot the answers out immediately without processing the questions and formulating his response. I expected better of John McCain. In the Saddleback debate – I did not want to think that the man I so respected, John McCain, knew the questions before they were asked but, after watching the debate, that is what I have come to believe. The Rev. asked deep, far-reaching questions which required careful though and then these thoughts have to be transulated by the brain into words. Any person who has ever participated in a debate knows this. That is exactly when I saw Obama do. But with McCain, that was not the case. He shot the answers out immediately without processing the questions and formulating his response. I expected better of John McCain.

]]> By: Sherri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503872 Sherri Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:00:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503872 OBAMA SMACKDOWN!!! Not some fake faith forum that we saw last Saturday. No CONE of SILENCE that never was. McCain unchained is dangerous and these debates will show that. All his misstatements have been when he tries to think on his feet. McCain can't even answer how many houses he has? He talks about reinstating the DRAFT?. He talks about in dollars how is a person considered RICH and he says if they earn 5 million dollars AND then says oh just kiddin?????. Like what is happening in this country is a something to joke about.. This guy has no clue the day to day struggles of the middle & low income people and it will be shown on FULL SCREEN with these honest debates. OBAMA SMACKDOWN!!! Not some fake faith forum that we saw last Saturday. No CONE of SILENCE that never was. McCain unchained is dangerous and these debates will show that. All his misstatements have been when he tries to think on his feet. McCain can't even answer how many houses he has? He talks about reinstating the DRAFT?. He talks about in dollars how is a person considered RICH and he says if they earn 5 million dollars AND then says oh just kiddin?????. Like what is happening in this country is a something to joke about.. This guy has no clue the day to day struggles of the middle & low income people and it will be shown on FULL SCREEN with these honest debates.

]]> By: Marc PDX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503869 Marc PDX Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:59:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503869 I find it truly sad that with kind of events that are going on in the world and in America these days that they can't seem to find a way to debate each other more than three times. Truly Sad! (But I know why.) I find it truly sad that with kind of events that are going on in the world and in America these days that they can't seem to find a way to debate each other more than three times. Truly Sad!

(But I know why.)

]]> By: Joe Kiloz http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503852 Joe Kiloz Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:58:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503852 O B A M A---W I L L---A N N O U N C E-----H I L L A R Y----T O ----B E----- C O-D E B A T E R---A G A I N S T ----M C C A I N O B A M A-W I L L-A N N O U N C E-–H I L L A R Y--T O --B E-–

C O-D E B A T E R-A G A I N S T --M C C A I N

]]> By: Promises, promises...change, change... http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503849 Promises, promises...change, change... Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:58:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503849 That liberal, jawin' junkie is going down for the count...three times...at three different arenas. He better wear an Appolo Creed Uncle Sam suit and not be crying "Hillary!!!" when he finds himself face down, at the edge of the spotlight. It's going to get real bad. Someone better bring a stick of chalk so that we can finally get a clear outline of who Obama really is! That liberal, jawin' junkie is going down for the count...three times...at three different arenas. He better wear an Appolo Creed Uncle Sam suit and not be crying "Hillary!!!" when he finds himself face down, at the edge of the spotlight. It's going to get real bad. Someone better bring a stick of chalk so that we can finally get a clear outline of who Obama really is!

]]> By: Rob indetroit http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503838 Rob indetroit Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:57:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503838 I think jamican's are doping am i the only one who notice the gold going to people who came out of nowhere, they didn't win the world championships this year so i'm wating for the day when they get busted. I think jamican's are doping am i the only one who notice the gold going to people who came out of nowhere, they didn't win the world championships this year so i'm wating for the day when they get busted.

]]> By: Rose http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503836 Rose Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:57:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503836 Obama doesn't stand a chance, he is terrible at off the cuff questions, all he does is and uh constantly, I think that gives him time to think of a good answer. He fails at this typle of debate and he knows it that is why he refused to have town hall debates with McCain. Not his strong point. Obama doesn't stand a chance, he is terrible at off the cuff questions, all he does is and uh constantly, I think that gives him time to think of a good answer. He fails at this typle of debate and he knows it that is why he refused to have town hall debates with McCain. Not his strong point.

]]> By: INDEPENDENT NYC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503829 INDEPENDENT NYC Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:56:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503829 McCain did very well in the faith forum. I encourage him to enter the debates with just as much fervor. Considering the fact that he had prior access to the questions and time for his staff to formulate answers he would memorize quickly his faith forum responses were short and direct with little or no explanation. In a debate format he will have to think on his feet - lets see what he's made of. I imagine several moments like when the report said "health insurance company's cover viagra but not birth control" do you have a position on that. McCain reached for his chin and said hummmmmmmm. Can't wait. McCain did very well in the faith forum. I encourage him to enter the debates with just as much fervor. Considering the fact that he had prior access to the questions and time for his staff to formulate answers he would memorize quickly his faith forum responses were short and direct with little or no explanation.

In a debate format he will have to think on his feet – lets see what he's made of. I imagine several moments like when the report said "health insurance company's cover viagra but not birth control" do you have a position on that. McCain reached for his chin and said hummmmmmmm.

Can't wait.

]]> By: Used to be a repuglican http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503820 Used to be a repuglican Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:55:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503820 Where are all those people screaming that Obama wouldn't debate McCain? Now will you please shut up. And Obama just didn't let mccain control the debates and why should he? Who the heck does mccain think he is? Where are all those people screaming that Obama wouldn't debate McCain? Now will you please shut up. And Obama just didn't let mccain control the debates and why should he? Who the heck does mccain think he is?

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503816 Anonymous Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:54:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503816 "All votors for McCain please join the armed forces as he will need you "my friends" for his wars of the future." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Actually, many won't have a choice, as McCain said he is not opposed to reinstating the draft. Really, CNN, this gets NO coverage at all? Either he meant it, or he was unable to remain on task long enough to give a non-inflammatory answer. Either way, we've heard nothing from his campaign in the way of spin or damage control. "All votors for McCain please join the armed forces as he will need you "my friends" for his wars of the future."
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Actually, many won't have a choice, as McCain said he is not opposed to reinstating the draft.

Really, CNN, this gets NO coverage at all?

Either he meant it, or he was unable to remain on task long enough to give a non-inflammatory answer. Either way, we've heard nothing from his campaign in the way of spin or damage control.

]]> By: ran http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503812 ran Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:54:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503812 Now americans will see the real difference; that is if they open their eyes and ears and not let fear control them. Obama is the only true option and it will be apparent during the debats. Citizen if you want your country back Obama and the Democrats is the only way. Vote only Democrates this time and Obama. Now americans will see the real difference; that is if they open their eyes and ears and not let fear control them. Obama is the only true option and it will be apparent during the debats. Citizen if you want your country back Obama and the Democrats is the only way. Vote only Democrates this time and Obama.

]]> By: Janet WV for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503804 Janet WV for Obama Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:53:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503804 I am sick and tired of McCain trying to tell Obama what he better do and of the diehard McCain supporters making crazy comments like "chicken". Obama is by far the better debater on a level playing field. ABC and Rick Warren know nothing about fair play. Why couldn't Warren have placed both candidates in a sound proof room, allowed the candidates themselves to toss the coin and allowed no access to questions? Any true Christian would have done this. The truth is that he knew McCain needed all the help he could get and Warren, being a Republican, helped him out. I am sick and tired of McCain trying to tell Obama what he better do and of the diehard McCain supporters making crazy comments like "chicken". Obama is by far the better debater on a level playing field. ABC and Rick Warren know nothing about fair play. Why couldn't Warren have placed both candidates in a sound proof room, allowed the candidates themselves to toss the coin and allowed no access to questions? Any true Christian would have done this. The truth is that he knew McCain needed all the help he could get and Warren, being a Republican, helped him out.

]]> By: TheTruthHurts http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503797 TheTruthHurts Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:52:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503797 So much will be resolved by these debates. The lies about tax policy. The fact that NO REPUBLICAN IN 20 years has done ANYTHING to address health care. The fact that McCain supported attack Iraq BEFORE 9/11. The fact that Obama has difficulty giving a simple answer regarding abortion and the surge (because the answer is as complex as the issue for most Americans). The fact that McCain is another "have a beer with me" politician and Obama is an intellectual thinker who actually answers the question in depth (except when he's dodging, which they all do. The other thing we'll see is STATURE. They both will be comfortable in their skin, but Obama will tower over McCain. We'll see McCain use all the Rovian tactics of interrupting Obama and trying to make him angry. Bush was great at that. McCain is smarter than I thought (moreso than Bush), but he's also more of a warmonger. Obama is not reading the situation as well as I'd like. Don't know if it's him or his advisors. Regardless, McCain's policies would be a disaster. Also, he would get NOTHING done with a Dem congress and this cycle folks, we NEED to get something done. So much will be resolved by these debates. The lies about tax policy. The fact that NO REPUBLICAN IN 20 years has done ANYTHING to address health care. The fact that McCain supported attack Iraq BEFORE 9/11. The fact that Obama has difficulty giving a simple answer regarding abortion and the surge (because the answer is as complex as the issue for most Americans). The fact that McCain is another "have a beer with me" politician and Obama is an intellectual thinker who actually answers the question in depth (except when he's dodging, which they all do. The other thing we'll see is STATURE. They both will be comfortable in their skin, but Obama will tower over McCain. We'll see McCain use all the Rovian tactics of interrupting Obama and trying to make him angry. Bush was great at that.

McCain is smarter than I thought (moreso than Bush), but he's also more of a warmonger. Obama is not reading the situation as well as I'd like. Don't know if it's him or his advisors. Regardless, McCain's policies would be a disaster. Also, he would get NOTHING done with a Dem congress and this cycle folks, we NEED to get something done.

]]> By: jim in DC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503795 jim in DC Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:52:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503795 Abby if they were so confident with what they were saying, then they would want to expose McCain in front of all of those people. If Obama made McCain look like a fool in the debates then the exposure would help him. The problem is Obama lacks any real policies that would actuall benefit america. Abby if they were so confident with what they were saying, then they would want to expose McCain in front of all of those people. If Obama made McCain look like a fool in the debates then the exposure would help him. The problem is Obama lacks any real policies that would actuall benefit america.

]]> By: Doug, New Jersey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503792 Doug, New Jersey Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:50:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503792 From McSame: "get him Obama and don't let him breath" Wait, are you implying that McCain is one of those many Americans that Obama said he would get their much needed "breathalizers"? Why don't you want McCain to get one? Do you also refuse to allow McCains 5 year old grandchildren to hear all about the sex-ed you support them recieving in Kindergarden as well? :) From McSame:

"get him Obama and don't let him breath"

Wait, are you implying that McCain is one of those many Americans that Obama said he would get their much needed "breathalizers"?

Why don't you want McCain to get one? Do you also refuse to allow McCains 5 year old grandchildren to hear all about the sex-ed you support them recieving in Kindergarden as well? :)

]]> By: Adam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503788 Adam Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:50:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503788 And to those saying so few, this is how many debates have typically happened in the last few presidential elections. To those saying only 3, why not more? There are actually 4, the details of the last one to be released after the VP announcements. And to those saying so few, this is how many debates have typically happened in the last few presidential elections.

To those saying only 3, why not more? There are actually 4, the details of the last one to be released after the VP announcements.

]]> By: Thomas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503783 Thomas Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:49:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503783 Three debates are sufficient. If you are still undecided after three separate debates then more won't change your position. On a procedural note. It is important to delay any debates between Obama and McCain until after they are officially nominated by their parties at the respective convention. Right now they are only officially the presumptive candidate. Three is a good number. Can't see the benefit of more debates between the same two people. Three debates are sufficient. If you are still undecided after three separate debates then more won't change your position.

On a procedural note. It is important to delay any debates between Obama and McCain until after they are officially nominated by their parties at the respective convention.

Right now they are only officially the presumptive candidate.

Three is a good number. Can't see the benefit of more debates between the same two people.

]]> By: checkthisout http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503782 checkthisout Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:49:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503782 I SAY LET LOU DOBBS MODERATE ONE DEBATE FOR UNBIASED QUESTIONS. I SAY LET LOU DOBBS MODERATE ONE DEBATE

FOR UNBIASED QUESTIONS.

]]> By: gm http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503780 gm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:48:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503780 DEBATES ARE GRATE IF THEY ARE REALLY A DBATE. THE DNC AND THE RNC SHOULD BOTH DEMAND THAT BOTH THE CANIDATES DURING THE DEBATES ANSWER THE QUESTION ASKED AND NOT VEER OFF ON OTHER ISSUES AND ATTACKS ABOUT THER OPPONENTS. FURTHER THE MODERATORS SHOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO IMMEDIATELY STOP THE CANIDATE BEING ASKED THE QUESTION IF HE/SHE VEERS OFF ANSWRING THE DIRECT QUESTION. LET'S DEBATE AND NOT DEGARDE EACH OTHER. DEBATES ARE GRATE IF THEY ARE REALLY A DBATE. THE DNC AND THE RNC SHOULD BOTH DEMAND THAT BOTH THE CANIDATES DURING THE DEBATES ANSWER THE QUESTION ASKED AND NOT VEER OFF ON OTHER ISSUES AND ATTACKS ABOUT THER OPPONENTS. FURTHER THE MODERATORS SHOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO IMMEDIATELY STOP THE CANIDATE BEING ASKED THE QUESTION IF HE/SHE VEERS OFF ANSWRING THE DIRECT QUESTION. LET'S DEBATE AND NOT DEGARDE EACH OTHER.

]]> By: DAN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503778 DAN Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:48:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503778 Both candidates should be searched to make sure they're not hiding electronic ear devices. The way Obama gaffed on saddleback, he might decide to cheat because when you accuse the other guy of cheating it means that's what you would have done. Don't trust Obama he'll use every dirty trick to win especially after saddleback. Both candidates should be searched to make sure they're not hiding electronic ear devices. The way Obama gaffed on saddleback, he might decide to cheat because when you accuse the other guy of cheating it means that's what you would have done. Don't trust Obama he'll use every dirty trick to win especially after saddleback.

]]> By: Doug, New Jersey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503776 Doug, New Jersey Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:48:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503776 Ha ha, O-bahhhh-ma will only debate when he gets pre-arranged questions so that someone can give him lines to read just like the mindless actors in Hollywood who support this racist socialist. Really he just needs to answer one question. You have attended your mentor Rev. Wright's church for 20 years, you know the man who married you and your wife and baptised your children. You now distance yourself from this man as you are running for president. Is it that you stood by him for 20 years because you support and believe his racist rantings or is it that you are such a horrible judge of charecter that is takes you 20 years to conclude someone is a hateful racist that the average American figured out in 20 seconds? :) Ha ha, O-bahhhh-ma will only debate when he gets pre-arranged questions so that someone can give him lines to read just like the mindless actors in Hollywood who support this racist socialist.

Really he just needs to answer one question. You have attended your mentor Rev. Wright's church for 20 years, you know the man who married you and your wife and baptised your children. You now distance yourself from this man as you are running for president. Is it that you stood by him for 20 years because you support and believe his racist rantings or is it that you are such a horrible judge of charecter that is takes you 20 years to conclude someone is a hateful racist that the average American figured out in 20 seconds? :)

]]> By: Biffington, Biff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503773 Biffington, Biff Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:47:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503773 Wow.... the paid RNC bloggers are out in FORCE today.... lie distort distract lie distort distract Wow....

the paid RNC bloggers are out in FORCE today....

lie
distort
distract

lie
distort
distract

]]> By: Sue from California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503771 Sue from California Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:46:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503771 Wolf Blitzer moderated a debate during the primaries and he was terrible. He couldn't control anything or anyone. It seems to be that we have always had 3 presidential debates and one VP debate. Anyone know the history? Wolf Blitzer moderated a debate during the primaries and he was terrible. He couldn't control anything or anyone.

It seems to be that we have always had 3 presidential debates and one VP debate. Anyone know the history?

]]> By: CJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503766 CJ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:45:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503766 I really am glad there will only be 3 debates and 1 for the VPs. I think the debates in the primaries got too much . Lost the impact they should have. Obama just needs to be tougher than he has been . This race is too tight to be a pansy! He is too smart and quick to let McCain run away with the debates , but I felt he let McCain best him on last weeks forum. He was thoughtful and McCain was just short and quick. Time for Obama to do the same , let a yes be yes and no be no. Of course once McCain has to really think on his feet he usually stumbles. Come on America and Obama , we need change and these close numbers scare me. I really am glad there will only be 3 debates and 1 for the VPs. I think the debates in the primaries got too much . Lost the impact they should have.
Obama just needs to be tougher than he has been . This race is too tight to be a pansy! He is too smart and quick to let McCain run away with the debates , but I felt he let McCain best him on last weeks forum. He was thoughtful and McCain was just short and quick. Time for Obama to do the same , let a yes be yes and no be no. Of course once McCain has to really think on his feet he usually stumbles.

Come on America and Obama , we need change and these close numbers scare me.

]]> By: Mike - Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503762 Mike - Texas Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:44:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503762 Obama said that he would debare McCain any time, any where. McCain proposed 10 debates with Obama and could only get him to to 3??? I just have on word for Obama ( chicken ). Obama said that he would debare McCain any time, any where. McCain proposed 10 debates with Obama and could only get him to to 3??? I just have on word for Obama ( chicken ).

]]> By: ID http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503761 ID Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:44:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503761 California Voter August 21st, 2008 9:57 am ET These could be interesting. It's a shame Obama didn't want to participate in any town hall meetings with McCain. It's always good to see the candidates in different venues. ******************************************* Not true, Obama agreed to 3 but McCain didn't respond. Brokaw will be bias. California Voter August 21st, 2008 9:57 am ET

These could be interesting. It's a shame Obama didn't want to participate in any town hall meetings with McCain. It's always good to see the candidates in different venues.
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Not true, Obama agreed to 3 but McCain didn't respond.
Brokaw will be bias.

]]> By: son of liberty http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503759 son of liberty Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:44:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503759 Where is the coverage of the other candidates? Is CNN lazy, incompetent or biased? Both Obama and McCain and the rest of the demopublicains are a bunch of collectivist thugs. Where is the coverage of the other candidates? Is CNN lazy, incompetent or biased? Both Obama and McCain and the rest of the demopublicains are a bunch of collectivist thugs.

]]> By: Tony http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503758 Tony Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:43:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503758 Maybe Obama should put McCain on the spot in one of the debates and ask if he's figured out how many homes he owns. Apparently, when asked in an interview yesterday by a reporter from Politico magazine, McCain did not know. He said he would have his staff get back to them. And McCain claims to have an inkling of what the regular working man or woman faces. Typical ignorant, arrogant, self-absorbed, wealthy republican. JOHN "MCBUSH", NOT what America needs. Maybe Obama should put McCain on the spot in one of the debates and ask if he's figured out how many homes he owns. Apparently, when asked in an interview yesterday by a reporter from Politico magazine, McCain did not know. He said he would have his staff get back to them.

And McCain claims to have an inkling of what the regular working man or woman faces.

Typical ignorant, arrogant, self-absorbed, wealthy republican.

JOHN "MCBUSH", NOT what America needs.

]]> By: crooksandliars http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503757 crooksandliars Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:43:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503757 It's not just that he dosen't know how many homes he owns...John McCain is REALLY on the verge of dementia. The debates (if held with out any Republican cheating) should be very telling with regards to this issue, The moderators need to question him with the same vigor they question Barack Obama. America will see how mentally fragile this man is. It's not just that he dosen't know how many homes he owns...John McCain is REALLY on the verge of dementia. The debates (if held with out any Republican cheating) should be very telling with regards to this issue, The moderators need to question him with the same vigor they question Barack Obama. America will see how mentally fragile this man is.

]]> By: Fight hard now , lots of people want a fighter. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503756 Fight hard now , lots of people want a fighter. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:43:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503756 Here goes a man who want to become future president do not know how many houses he own. wow….that is not a shocker, most people failed to realize that Mccain is just another rich man who do not care about your suffering. " America people should go get second job to pay their mortgage, there will be no money for them" That meant their housing forclosure issues is not cause by mortgage lender, it is cause by ordinary people who were deceived into getting houses. Obama campaign are not doing a good job pointing out McCaflip flipper mispeak or wrong tactice. There are lots of tools for the Obama campaigns to use but they have failed to utilize them. Here goes a man who want to become future president do not know how many houses he own. wow….that is not a shocker, most people failed to realize that Mccain is just another rich man who do not care about your suffering.

" America people should go get second job to pay their mortgage, there will be no money for them"
That meant their housing forclosure issues is not cause by mortgage lender, it is cause by ordinary people who were deceived into getting houses.
Obama campaign are not doing a good job pointing out McCaflip flipper mispeak or wrong tactice.
There are lots of tools for the Obama campaigns to use but they have failed to utilize them.

]]> By: Spencer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503755 Spencer Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:42:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503755 McCain doesn't hold water when it comes to debating the issues. And issue #1 is the economy. The man doesn't even know how many houses he owns and he wants to talk about the economy. He is so out of touch with the average American. McCain doesn't hold water when it comes to debating the issues. And issue #1 is the economy. The man doesn't even know how many houses he owns and he wants to talk about the economy. He is so out of touch with the average American.

]]> By: RW http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503754 RW Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:42:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503754 Long as there not in thugville USA, Chicago. The last time it was a respectable town was when Alfonse Capone was in charge. Long as there not in thugville USA, Chicago.
The last time it was a respectable town was when Alfonse
Capone was in charge.

]]> By: Lamine http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503753 Lamine Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:42:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503753 yes .. Obama .... u the best vive Barack Obama ///// U S Amrica + Algeria = group united fource thanks yes .. Obama .... u the best

vive Barack Obama ///// U S Amrica + Algeria = group united fource

thanks

]]> By: McShame http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503752 McShame Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:42:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503752 Rob-WA....I love it!!! Anyone and everyone voting for McShame should all enlist because we will be at war for the next 4 to eight years!!!! Rob-WA....I love it!!!

Anyone and everyone voting for McShame should all enlist because we will be at war for the next 4 to eight years!!!!

]]> By: Ian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/21/campaigns-reach-final-agreement-on-presidential-debates/#comment-1503751 Ian Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:42:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13451#comment-1503751 90 minutes? John McCain is going to have to come up with a ton of one sentence answers to fill that kind of time. Moderator: "What do you think of abortion, John?" McCain: "I'm against it." 90 minutes? John McCain is going to have to come up with a ton of one sentence answers to fill that kind of time.

Moderator: "What do you think of abortion, John?"

McCain: "I'm against it."

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