How do you feel about the Obama/McCain debate?

Hi! I watched the debate last night and I really liked it. Both McCain and Obama presented themselves well. Just my observation..I think McCain won the "economic" debate because he clearly showed that he has more experience than Obama. But on the "Iraq" issue, Obama clearly won because even though McCain showed his experience, it was not enough to absolve him of the clear mistakes/decisions that have been made basing on the outcome of the situation. Obama spoke so well, in an awesome rhetoric way, but could he lead? McCain, on the other hand, was redundant with stressing his many years of experience, even boasting about his past bills and his political friends, but then does his experience show his capability to become president? The debate is good because everyone was given a glimpse of what's to happen next. I can't wait for the next series of debates on other issues. I am not even eligible to vote here in the U.S. but I am very interested with the politics here.

They both did well. I keep seeing some seeing that Obama was disrespectful because he interupted McCain, I guess they missed the parts where McCain was doing the same thing to Obama. Maybe they were off getting their kool aide at the time and missed it. I didn't watch any channel after the debate, I think that those opinions are just really anything important.

I think it was pretty even with McCain barely winning it. I think there were plenty of attacks on both sides. No one came out sparkling. And what they heck was obama agreeing with mccain so much? All I kept hearing was obama agreeing with john?

I did not watch the debate. I know that people seem to have their minds met up and those who favor McCain say that he is the winner and those who favor Obama say that he is the winner. In reference to that, I was reading Ann Coulter and it said that the reason for those mortgage failures that it seems everyone was blaming Bush for was that the house Democrats were angry that Fannie Mae was not giving mortgages based on race, they were not giving enough to the blacks and the poor people who would have been considered bad credit risks because they did not make enough money. So the Democrats forced these mortgage companies to offer sub prime loans and that is where the trouble started. It is a thought to ponder. Make sure the blame goes where it belongs.

I don't know if either of them won. And the American People certainly did NOT win. Obama was blaming the Bush admin from the opening two minutes. I should have done a drinking game, everytime Obama said "in the last eight years", I would have had a good buzz by the time it was over. Of course McCain couldn't really blame Obama for anything since he hasn't really done anything. Advantage to Obama.

It was interesting. I think they both fumbled a couple of points and both did well on a couple of points. Neither, in my opinion was leaps and bounds better than they other. I think overall Obama was better prepared and is a better speaker, thus won the debate. I don't think that he made any great strides toward winning new voters in this debate. There was nothing new.

I actually liked that debate (I don't normally). But I liked it, because, it seemed VERY tense to me. I personally want to see them have at it with eachother -- but I always thought politics was more exciting when politicians actually get a little more..aggressive. But then, I'm the kind of girl who likes watching Japanese politicians get into physical fights over things...non-American politics tend to be more interesting because of the different dynamics. But I digress. I watched mostly video bits afterwards on the internet, I was a bit busy during the actual debate and rarely have the patience to sit through an entire night of mainstream media anyway. It was very give-take. I haven't seen any polls and neither have I been able to look around for blogger reactions though, so I'm not really sure how much the debate helped either of them.

I very much enjoyed the debate & thought that Obama was the clear winner. I must say though that I am an ardent Obama supporter. McCain supporters will say that McCain did the better job. I respectfully disagree. McCain never looked at Obama which I thought was completely disrespectful. Obama made his points well & acted very professionally. McCain was attacking Obama which is typical Republican behavior. Where was the maverick last night? I'm looking forward to the VP debate. It should be very telling.

I feel that they are all just ganging up on Obama.. It is like they just hate to see a black man win this election.. That is why all of the bickering is going on.. That is just my opinion... Oh, and by the way, I am from Sumter, South Carolina.. Not too far from where you are at! Welcome to myLot!

The debate outcome was pretty even and I don't expect it to have swayed any voters. McCain may have lectured Obama at times, but Obama was disrespectfully interrupting McCain several times trying to drown out McCain with a louder voice. With this behavior and the grimaces he made he looked a lot like a schoolboy wanting to point the finger at the fellow student in order to avoid trouble. I also didn't like that Obama practically declared war on Pakistan. They are both out of touch with the true reason behind the economic crisis (sorry Obama, it wasn't all Bush's doing, it started under Clinton and the notion that everybody should be able to own a home no matter what the income). They also don't know how to solve this crisis, just how to try and prevent it in the future with steps they practically both agreed on. Overall I conclude that based on the we have no money due to the economy state of our nation neither candidate will be able to do much anyway. While I liked McCain's spending freeze, there is really not much to freeze. Obama on the other hand, when questioned by Lehrer (which by the way means teacher in German, lol), while admitting that he could not go with all of his programs wasn't ready to admit which ones would have to be cut (actually, all of them). I personally feel Obama is pretty inexperienced and has the I want it now attitude that so many people display nowadays. He doesn't understand that this is not possible in politics all the time. He also doesn't understand the Russians and their adoration of Putin. Same for the leader of Iran. Although he didn't state this in the debate he did state at another time that Iran is such a small country, they aren't a reason for concern. He will be like an elephant in the porcelain store on the international level of dealing with heads of states from other countries. But then again, he wouldn't be the first one, lol. It is still a decision between who'll screw up less. And in that regard my money is on McCain.

I laughed my as- off :D McCain was too scared to look at Obama :D Have a nice day ^^

u must have watched CNN afterwards

I just have to say that I think the entire this is disgraceful. From someone who live in IL and knowing Chicago has THE most corrupt politicians in the US, thinking we, as an education nation, would even fathom electing Obama is scary. Anyone can Preach "change"..but really what are you going to change in 4 years? Nothing..b/c its not up to him to change anything..these are just empty promises..tell the people what we (our political party) thinks they want to hear and when they get in office... they do whatever they want anyway. If people really wanted change they would go with someone like Ralph Nader..who makes educated decisions based on the situation and not on whats best for the "party". Come on people..these candidates are sooo rehearsed, do we really believe any of it. Its all political jargon. Everyone stands on their platform stating...we need to give to the poor, well of course..do you think it would be in your best intrest to say..lets let the wealthy make more money and screw the poor. No, we need to support the concept of "Giving" b/c it sounds good, but do you think they really care when they go home to their multi million dollar homes? At the same time, the politicians accept the money from their "rich friends" to fund their campaign with the underhanded understanding of the "kick back or the favor". In the end..who gets screwed...the working class, the majority. We all work so we can continue to pay for the poor, never having the option of making it anywhere near the weathly class. Its always a catch 22. The working people make up the majority of the nation and we are too stupid to join together and make a stand..when are the politicians going to take care of us? Heres the answere...never. They want to keep us where we are b/c without the blue collar folks they would be screwed. We are the balance to the nation..we are not "poor enough" to get any help, but we are the ones taking care of the poor via taxes and heck..we are the ones that literally take care of them on the streets and in the hospitals/schools/grocery stores..ect..we as the working class see the blatan abuse of the system while we are out working hard to provide for our family. We are not rich enough to give thousands of dollars to the politicians to lean bills in our favor to better us. They know blue collar people will..always go to work b/c they HAVE TOO..and will never reach any status above that. And thats what they want. So really, whos taking CARE of the Poor??? Its US not them. They sit around with their rich friends enjoying what we all provide for THEM. We give them their status and their luxury. Politicians would not be able to give out that many favors, if the middle class cont. moving up and hence the poor did the same. Where would they be then..standing on a platform with no one to "give" too...or no way of making them sound chairtable or human in anyway thus denoting their normal reputation. Then whats left...just a typical, greedy, underhanded politician with no smoke to cover the mirrors! Look at how much money Obama has taken from Fannie May...and we as the middle class, the ones who will feel the hit the most, have to pay for it. Come on, they poor wont pay for it..they don't have it and they rich don't care b/c well...THEIR RICH. Its crap! Anyone can state a pro/con for either side but they are all the same..looking out for their political party and NOT "THE PEOPLE" The Candidates do and say....what they are told just to get into office. After that, GAME on..all bets are off!

I'd say it went to Obama as well. McCain definitely did some sidestepping of the issues, choosing instead, to point out Obama's lack of political and military experience -- over and over again. I found his redundancy in this area quite offensive and believe it was an ineffective effort to distract from the questions being posed. If he wants to show himself as the better candidate then he needs to focus more on what he CAN do for the country and less on what Obama hasn't done. Furthermore, I found his demeanor towards Obama extremely condescending and disreseptful. Most of us are taught, as children, to look someone in the eye when speaking or being spoken to, yet I don't think I seen him look at Obama once. It does make me curious to know if he treats everyone that he feels superior towards in that fashion, and if so, exactly how much of the American public does he think he is better than?

I gave Obama an A and McCain a C because McCain was stumbling in that debate.