Idont think MCcain understands

oh brother, there goes McSame trying to score points with the veterans…
he says that to them all Terry!

There is something pathetic about an old man shuffling around on stage, sucking up to the audience members.

Wow! McCain made a great connection with the Chief. Obama fluttered on the Russia question.

No, McCain is only resonating with republicans and people who vote only along party lines. It is clear that no matter how much the fact checker reveal he is making false statements, he is still repeating them.

What that mess in Iraq, A MODEL! Sure it is, of What NOT to do!

Even though the town meeting format is reputed to be better for John McCain - I believe that in this debate tonight Barack Obama connected with the crowd on a much more emotive level than John McCain did. So the verdict is - Senator Obama won! And I agree we cannot compare Afghanistan with Iraq - it's like comparing apples and oranges.

I totally agree. Watch the Ohio voter poll. They also agree.

Couldn't agree more! (See my last comment on Hilary's article.)

Schneider, get out of Obama's pocket!

NOOOOOOOO!!!! That is a terrible model - it IS NOT a success and I do not think it should be a model for anything execpt what not to do.

The two issues are totally different and if you know international policy you know that. The problems and the tactics are unique and problematic. Both are important, one we have to end and one we havechange methods to be successful.

obama just answered the russia question and mccain could do nothing but agree, who says obama has not enough foriegn affair experience.

McCain is don't doing well in my book. He is just quick to bash Obama and again I say McCain is a Name dropper. I wish he will get a New line.

Umm no! Most of us do not like what has become of the war in Iraq and definately do not want the same mistakes in Aphganistan

most American's feel that we failed in Iraq, so I would not use it as a model.

I am not "your friend" or "Joe six pack"!!!!

McCain needs to shift his focus away from those wars and start talking about the economy.

I thought with age comes wisdom! I dont see proof of this in McCain tonight

McCain has this in the bag. Obama is stumbling over his words and getting angry and losses his temper very easily.

McCain is grasping at straws. He is also talking in circles. Or, he is paraphrasing what Obama has said.

Nope….no resonance what so ever. A flat note.

The commanding general in Afghanistan has recently stated that the Iraq style surge would not work.

Good job Obama stand up and show your leadership! Don't let McCain or Brokaw pal up and not let you answer, in the begining Tom let McCain follow up and did not let Obama! Also why is McCain pacing, he looks angry and ADHD.

Yeah, that's going to hurt him tomorrow…

This is John McCain's last chance to talk about what he would do for the economy and turn this election around. Instead, he keeps talking about war. Don't the get it? We want to hear about the economy. This is ridiculous and demonstrates how incredibly out of touch he is. It makes me sad because I believe in Republican principals but they have lost it and John doesn't seem to be able to get the train back on the tracks.

McCain can't resonate with voters! He's a complete idiot same as Bush……just like everyone else–DITCH THE MY FRIENDS tag line–I'm definitely NOT a friend of McBush!

Iraq is NOT the model for Afghanistan. McCain is just so stuck on the SURGE that he wants to import it to Afghaniastan.

Schneider, quit typing so much and pay more attention to the debate. McCain's only strategy tonight is to go after Obama and he is failing miserably. Obama has much clearer ideas and more specific policies to lead this country.

McCain sounds like Nixon debating Kennedy. The same old Washington rhetoric. Give it up. Go write your memoirs. My friend.

I'm not sure most of his foreign policies resonate.

McCain is stuck in the past

Mr. Schneider - why isn't McCain wearing the ever so populular - FLAG PIN? should he be questioned about it or should he just play the POW card?

Same old stuff. Why wasn't Ralph Nader on the debate?

For once I agree with you Schneider. Mccain just lost on foreign policy, which is suppose to be his strong suit.

wow bill….finally a comment that is not pro mccain!!
acting like a journalist and not a mccpuppet!

No … no … no. Not for me!

it doesn't. I am so disappointed in McCain. My vote will def. go to Obama.

He doesn't have a plan….remember - he stated, "I am not going to telegraph my punches." What?! McSame….as Bush!

I agree. McCain's foreign policy cred has deflated.

It has already been said by the general on the ground in Afghanistan, the model in Iraq will NOT work for this war. McCain is wrong.

yeah

iraq failed.

Bill, what's the difference between Russia attacking Georgia and the US attacking Iraq?

Obama for president, McCain for his secretary of state.

It sure as heck left the audience cold. McCain has a high "Z" factor. Look at the audience. They are following Obama as he strolls and talks with the audience. They don't appear to like McCain.

Ummm, yes, you are right, he shouldn't be talking about Iraq positively at all, people HATE the war.

MCCAIN JUST REPEATED OBAMAS ANSWER ON RUSSIA

McCain maybe be suffering from senility. He continues to repeat things that Obama clearly is not saying when it comes to Obama's policy on Pakistan. I am starting to think its not a political tactic, but rather a symptom of him being chronically challenged.

I disagree - the soldiers think we should do the same thing.

The military has already said the same tactics will not work there. Get off it. Let President Obama's military advisors make the correct recommendations.

McCain's foreign policy = Bush's foreign policy…..what would be different????

for once we agree

Nothing McCain is resonating well. His answers are resonating as outdated.

Iraq only seems to be the model of what not to do. Why cant McCain see this.

How bad is Mccain's memory. The general in Iraq, not just Obama, said that the strategy from Iraq WILL NOT work in Afghanistan.

McCain as wrong as Bush. Most unfortunate.

Horrible model. Get us out of Iraq, focus on Afghanistan. Stop fighting in that region and fuelling extremism.

Maybe the questions are stuck on permanent repeat,, how about taking a good honest look at what the more experienced debator is telling everyone…go McCain, it did work in Iraq and will work in afganistan..minus the heroin trade.

Bring our troops back in victory not defeat! The troops have been victorious even since they rolled into Baghdad. The defeat has been Political in nature. Our troops are fighting a battle that in not in the military realm and one that is more political in nature. The troops are holding down the fort, but it is talented, clever or cunning politics that is required for the next chess move. Its like blaming the rook for moving like a bishop, to stress a chessboard analogy.

Who is paying for this one?

How do we talk about more troops in another country …. which means more money spent - you realize that we could pay off every mortgage in the US with what we spend on our 'peace efforts'.

let's give some peace .. our homes… safe…..first.

War is not the answer. Ever.

You shills in the media have been underrating Obama the past two years. Although we can argue the surge, the broader war in Irag, Obama has been right on, Afganistan Obama has been right on and attacking al-queida inside packistan's borders if they are unwilling is not the same as attacking Packistan!

If you watch the lines, people don't really give a HAT about winning the war in Iraq. They know that we were lied to going in, and we are spending a potload of money keeping it going. They want it ended, and frankly, now is the time to focus on domestic issues, and to get the world to respect us again. That doesn't mean laying down, and sleeping. But this pre-emptive stuff (BUSH Doctrice, Governor) needs to be done. Strike when necessary, and only when necessary.