The Iowa Independent - Latest Comments in The presidential debate

Re: The presidential debate

KNichols — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:30:22 -0000

Very good job by Obama. McCain seemed like a grumpy old man who, at any moment, might yell, "Boy, get off my lawn!"

Re: The presidential debate

primus — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:54:31 -0000

The more it sinks in, the more I think Obama actually knocked it out of the park last night. He is, in some ways, the inverse McCain. McCain is all drama and explosions but then ... the air smells like damp, finished fireworks smoke. Obama seems calm and cautious but then ... you realize he cleaned your clock.

A few more morning after thoughts: the body language matters. McCain couldn't look at Obama as if he is offended by even having to share a stage with him. But Obama engaged him directly several times.

Re: The presidential debate

dg100 — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:37:54 -0000

This debate so clearly showed what a well-spoken and incredibly intelligent man Obama is, while McCain stumbled around painfully, endlessly proclaiming that he "didn't win Miss Congeniality" in Washington (and that he's such a "maverick"). I especially liked that Obama stated clear, concrete, specific plans and goals about how to deal with the big issues we're facing. Because any nitwit can stand up there and proclaim that "American workers are the best" and get a cheer. I much prefer a specific, well-thought out plan as to HOW you want to help American workers rather than just stroking our egos. And I have to say I find it laughable that McCain sits up there talking about out of control spending as if he and his party had nothing to do with it when he's been right in the middle of all this out of control spending.

I was disappointed, however, that McCain wasn't asked about his involvement in the S&L scandal (see "Keating Five") of the 80's and why he had to learn those very expensive lessons twice now. So much for all that "experience". Talk about not learning from your mistakes.

Wouldn't it be fantastic to have a president that was a true leader, someone thoughtful and incredibly intelligent... the kind of person you would trust to help solve crucial and difficult problems? I would bet my life that Obama has at least a 20-30 point lead on an IQ test over McCain.