Comments on: Review of the Debates

By: LaterSkater

LaterSkater — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:38:42 +0000

We noticed too that Joe Biden called Obama and McCain by their first names in his comments too, since they are all senators. It’s the first time I can remember a debate where that was the case, but I’m also not sure the last time it was two senators going for the office…prior to this its been a mix of incumbants, governors, and senators, no? I do think it was strategic, but it also makes sense.

By: Madame

Madame — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:27:34 +0000

As I was listening to the Conservative channels… I noted that many people took issue with Obama calling Senator McCain by his first name. In their words “he was disrespectful”. Which is interesting because
1) They are both Senators, so McCain is essentially his equal (are they implying that Obama should ‘know his place’)
2) I interpreted the first name reference as a strategy (or is that tactic?) from Obama to seem more genial.
3) The fact that Senator McCain never called Obama by first name nor look in his direction, came off as hostile/petty.

By: rikyrah

rikyrah — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:34:00 +0000

Good breakdown. thanks

By: Matt

Matt — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:10:11 +0000

I love your analysis of the debate breaking it apart issue by issue. I watched the debate the other day and was pretty impressed. I really do not think there was a clear winner despite what the polls say. It was pretty close on both sides.
-Matt