Presidential Debate Thread - Obama vs. Romney (5 Viewers)

[Rohn Jambo]

I hope it gets more exciting when we get to foreign policy.

 

[BoneYardDog]

I am bored silly by Obama. If I am bored silly by this wonkish lecture, and his refusal to rebut specifics, i.e. lies, he's in trouble.

 

[HellToupee]

where Studs used his timely appearance as

Marvin has used his as

 

[Alex P Keaton]

He literally just doesn't get it. You can't create jobs for the long-haul by spending taxpayer money. It makes zero sense.

 

[quickhands]

Romney losing bad on healthcare.

Huh?

He has said absolutely nothing of value.

The subject is a winner for him. If its discussed it doesn't matter what is said.Clearly romney is a far superior candidate to mccain.Mika should be interesting tomorrow.

 

[Thunderlips]

I didn't realize Mitt was still running MA?

 

[Ministry of Pain]

I went to eat hot wings and watch women's college volleyball. Am I mossing anything?

Just an "i"No not really but Romney has looked credible tonight. be interesting if it moves the polls if at all.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

I think Romney looks at the TV and not the top of Obama's head.

:softball:

 

[Black Sunshine]

Obama is losing the thread too many times. It's like he has something else on his mind.

It's his 20th wedding anniversary and he just remembered he forgot to get Michelle a present.

 

[Popinski]

Obama is best when he runs out the clock! I guess when you are winning you just let Romney punch himself out.

I'm watching on CNN with the split screen and Mitt looks non-presidential when he's not speaking. The look on his face is annoying.

He must have campaign managers that worked on that. He's probably trying to look respectful, but it comes across as a forced smirk.

 

[CrossEyed]

Obama = 1-term president

Is one term 8 years now? Romney is doing okay tonight, but traditionally the challenger does very well in the first debate. However, what he's not doing tonight is coming across as a guy anyone would like to have a drink with. He's failing to connect with anyone. He's also stated multiple items that either don't make sense ("I won't cut any taxes that raise the deficit") and hasn't brought up any significant talking points that would influence independents. He's in attack mode and sounds more like a campaign stop than an case to be president. Winning the battle tonight thus far but he's going to lose the war of the election if something significant doesn't go his way.

So this is the standard now?

 

[GoBirds]

This is looking like a TKO. Christ, Who knew Obama would be so flaccid.

Seriously, thought Romney was the underdog but not close. wow.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Code word: "endowed."

Romney knows how to send hidden messages to his followers.

 

[Thunderlips]

Lay off the shrill Right Wing schtick and tell us what you really think, Mitt.

 

[sublimeone]

Obama is losing the thread too many times. It's like he has something else on his mind.

Yep. Lots of rambling

 

[Goat Herders]

too bad they are not getting into foreign policy tonight - Romey could have capitalized on the Libya disaster while it is fresh in people's mind

You are giving people waaaaay too much credit.

 

[Bengalsfan]

Romney looking good to me....of course when listening to Obama you have to try to hear him over the sound of the reality of where we are under his administration in America.

 

[Politician Spock]

Another word salad from Obama.

 

[TarheelBlue]

This is looking like a TKO. Christ, Who knew Obama would be so flaccid.

Everyone who wasn't wooed by his snake oil sales pitch.

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

You guys are living in a fantasy world if you think Romney is killing it.

 

[BoneYardDog]

Obama and Romney's deliveries project completely differently...

One thing I'm noticing in the debate: Not only does Romney seem much more prepared, he also seems much more fluent and projectable in his responses.

Obama, on the other hand, seems stammery, sloppy and choppy. Almost like a guy who crammed to memorize his play lines the night before the show.

 

[HellToupee]

Code word: "endowed." Romney knows how to send hidden messages to his followers.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Is there a fundamental difference between tonight's moderator and a crazy senile guy spilling soup all over himself?

Yes, I'd trust the second guy more to perform my vasectomy.

 

[Rohn Jambo]

Maybe Obama is drunk.

 

[Marvin]

where Studs used his timely appearance as Marvin has used his as

BURN

 

[quickhands]

Trickle down govt is the buzz line. Zing!!!

 

[phrozen]

Romney's first mention of food stamps

 

[Ursa M]

Obama is losing the thread too many times. It's like he has something else on his mind.

It's his 20th wedding anniversary and he just remembered he forgot to get Michelle a present.

 

[quickhands]

You guys are living in a fantasy world if you think Romney is killing it.

Yea pdp you know better

 

[Ministry of Pain]

The media announced Obama as the winner 2 weeks ago in the polls which was done to suppress people from getting out and voting.

Why do people say dumb things like this?

Florida took a hard right when they elected Rick Scott 2 years ago, suddenly this state is wrapped up for Obama which is nuts. You can say the statement is dumb if you like, but again that sounds like a post to just shut the poster up. Instead of saying it's dumb, why don't you make a valid point of your own rather than put the poster(me) down here?

 

[cstu]

what channel is this one on

Go ask Rhymes, Obama makes teh juice.

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

Obama is losing the thread too many times. It's like he has something else on his mind.

It's his 20th wedding anniversary and he just remembered he forgot to get Michelle a present.

Obama not gettin any tonight

 

[FlapJacks]

Mitt on point tonight, so much better than he was during the primaries

he probably knew he just had to show up to beat those dolts

 

[phrozen]

ironic that Obama is mentioning a budget

 

[GoBirds]

Obama and Romney's deliveries project completely differently...One thing I'm noticing in the debate: Not only does Romney seem much more prepared, he also seems much more fluent and projectable in his responses. Obama, on the other hand, seems stammery, sloppy and choppy. Almost like a guy who crammed to memorize his play lines the night before the show.

 

[Rohn Jambo]

Obama and Romney's deliveries project completely differently...One thing I'm noticing in the debate: Not only does Romney seem much more prepared, he also seems much more fluent and projectable in his responses. Obama, on the other hand, seems stammery, sloppy and choppy. Almost like a guy who crammed to memorize his play lines the night before the show.

I find it puzzling that he couldn't at least throw out some talking points. It's like he is totally unprepared.

 

[Go DC Yourself]

He literally just doesn't get it. You can't create jobs for the long-haul by spending taxpayer money. It makes zero sense.

So you think that if we hadn't fought WWII the economy the past 65+ years would be exactly the same?

 

[Doctor Detroit]

This is looking like a TKO. Christ, Who knew Obama would be so flaccid.

Seriously, thought Romney was the underdog but not close. wow.

 

[Ursa M]

10 minutes. Obama still playing D.

 

[BoneYardDog]

Maybe for the next debate, Obama can look at some of the opposition research on Romney. Might be helpful.

 

[whoknew]

Halfway through (watching on DVR). I haven't read the thread. But I'm a Democrat.

So far - Romney is smoking Obama. He's just better so far.

 

[GreatLakesMike]

Obama playing it safe. He's losing though. Does it matter? I'm guessing most have turned to Honey Boo Boo by now...

The debate is only the first half. Swing voters are just as likely to make up their minds from the media coverage over the next few days. Think Al Gore sighing. Romney's "winning" by laying down some real whoppers, especially on taxes. The press hasn't really had alot of patience with this from him this year.

Yeah, he's making a lot of grand statements that "should" be questioned over the next few days. We'll see how that pans out.

 

[TarheelBlue]

Main thing I am taking away from this debate on Obama's side: he should go back to community organizing. Its clearly his passion and a great career path for him.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

The media announced Obama as the winner 2 weeks ago in the polls which was done to suppress people from getting out and voting.

Why do people say dumb things like this?

Florida took a hard right when they elected Rick Scott 2 years ago, suddenly this state is wrapped up for Obama which is nuts. You can say the statement is dumb if you like, but again that sounds like a post to just shut the poster up. Instead of saying it's dumb, why don't you make a valid point of your own rather than put the poster(me) down here?

MoP: it's just conspiracy theory silliness. You are giving the media WAY too much credit - they are populated by morons who print whatever will sell a story. Don't give them so much credit - it's like people who think the federal govt can cover up Roswell...the govt isn't that competent, and neither is the media.

 

[timschochet]

I've been hesitating on my support for Romney but he's really selling me tonight. He's hit on nearly all the main reasons that I supported him over Obama in the first place. I'm feeling much better about him,

 

[BoneYardDog]

Jim Lehrer is the replacement refs of the election

 

[Boston]

This is really the first time Obama has had to run on his record...this is foreign territory for him and he's just uncomfortable tonight...the talking points/pie-in-the-sky stories that he has used in the past don't wash when you have four years of reality that tell another story...

 

[Thunderlips]

He literally just doesn't get it. You can't create jobs for the long-haul by spending taxpayer money. It makes zero sense.

So you think that if we hadn't fought WWII the economy the past 65+ years would be exactly the same?

That's the reality that noone wants to acknowledge. The past 60 years of prosperity were a bubble that was funded by the Federal Government.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

He literally just doesn't get it. You can't create jobs for the long-haul by spending taxpayer money. It makes zero sense.

So you think that if we hadn't fought WWII the economy the past 65+ years would be exactly the same?

Uh, you'll have to explain your logic a bit further to get a response on this.

 

[trader jake]

He literally just doesn't get it. You can't create jobs for the long-haul by spending taxpayer money. It makes zero sense.

Yeah, everyone knows the way to create jobs is to cut the taxes of the wealthy and let that cash just trickle down. :boatloads: