Well McCain had absolutely no reason not to acknowledge Obama, as their podiums were facing each other, and the moderator did instruct them to debate eachother. Actually, McCain looked like he was trying frantically to keep a secure lid on his ohh so bad temper. Trying to assuage his emotions, as to not self-destruct in front of the cameras. He looked pissed at times, and uneasy. I'm waiting for the next debate and maybe if asked tough questions, McCain will lose his temper. His temper seems to be his achilees heel.
McCain said last week that the "fundamentals of our economy are strong". Really? Then why the need for the bailout? McCain's suspension of his campaign was political theater at it's worst. He laid the bait for Obama, and Obama didn't bite. McCain I'm sure thought that this stunt would do something to improve his poll numbers, but the bailout failed, and McCain did absolutely nothing. What McCain can't multi-task? As President, he'll be facing a lot of problems, and he can't "suspend" things to deal with others. Why not campaign and work on the problem simeltanously? McCain's poll numbers are down now, I wouldn't be surprised if he came out with yet another politically motivated "stunt". Before the Republithugs' convention his numbers were going south, so he pandered, and chose a female running mate clearly as a gimmick to get Hillary's votes. Women are smarter then that. I know I'd be deeply offended if I were a woman. Even Stevie Wonder can see what McCain did. The vetting done of Palin consisted of a phonecall. I was under the impression that she is a pitbull. It seems to me that everytime she opens her mouth it is a catastrophe for the Repubs. Then the last time he suspended his campaign thinking Americans would sympathize with him, only to have it backfire. John McCain obviously puts his election first, then country.
But I think during the debate Obama missed a key opportunity to chastise McCain. He should have said, "Senator McCain, I thought you said you wouldn't show up here unless a bailout deal has been reached? What gives, if you are going back on your word now, how can the American people believe anything you say?" McCain wouldn't have an answer for this. McCain seemed to have an extensive knowledge of military leaders from the past, as he should have, but most Americans have no clue who he's talking about, and that only confirms how old he is.
McCain said last week that the "fundamentals of our economy are strong". Really? Then why the need for the bailout? McCain's suspension of his campaign was political theater at it's worst. He laid the bait for Obama, and Obama didn't bite. McCain I'm sure thought that this stunt would do something to improve his poll numbers, but the bailout failed, and McCain did absolutely nothing. What McCain can't multi-task? As President, he'll be facing a lot of problems, and he can't "suspend" things to deal with others. Why not campaign and work on the problem simeltanously? McCain's poll numbers are down now, I wouldn't be surprised if he came out with yet another politically motivated "stunt". Before the Republithugs' convention his numbers were going south, so he pandered, and chose a female running mate clearly as a gimmick to get Hillary's votes. Women are smarter then that. I know I'd be deeply offended if I were a woman. Even Stevie Wonder can see what McCain did. The vetting done of Palin consisted of a phonecall. I was under the impression that she is a pitbull. It seems to me that everytime she opens her mouth it is a catastrophe for the Repubs. Then the last time he suspended his campaign thinking Americans would sympathize with him, only to have it backfire. John McCain obviously puts his election first, then country.
But I think during the debate Obama missed a key opportunity to chastise McCain. He should have said, "Senator McCain, I thought you said you wouldn't show up here unless a bailout deal has been reached? What gives, if you are going back on your word now, how can the American people believe anything you say?" McCain wouldn't have an answer for this. McCain seemed to have an extensive knowledge of military leaders from the past, as he should have, but most Americans have no clue who he's talking about, and that only confirms how old he is.