At least Obama showed up this time. He was telling the same tired lies and non-answers but at least his stage presence was better. Why is this important? Because people don't want a president who looks like doing his job is a drudgery. The first debate he acted like he was owed 4 more years. He did an excellent job of taking responsibility without actually taking responsibility. He knows that he had to make a "the buck stops here" comment and that would be enough for those voting on sound bites. The fact that he never really takes responsibility for anything does not matter to them.
Romney had a chance to really nail him on the terrorist attacks. He tried, but the moderator rescued Obama. Romney had a chance to nail Obama for saying he should be a 1 term president if he didn't fix the economy. It didn't come up.
Both men came across as rude to me on several occasions. Keep in mind I did not watch the debate. I read the transcript as it was happening.
I'd say Romney won, but it was a slim margin. I am basing that on what I think their impact will be on the voters.
Romney better come ready to hit hard while maintaining his self-control in this last debate.
Romney had a chance to really nail him on the terrorist attacks. He tried, but the moderator rescued Obama. Romney had a chance to nail Obama for saying he should be a 1 term president if he didn't fix the economy. It didn't come up.
Both men came across as rude to me on several occasions. Keep in mind I did not watch the debate. I read the transcript as it was happening.
I'd say Romney won, but it was a slim margin. I am basing that on what I think their impact will be on the voters.
Romney better come ready to hit hard while maintaining his self-control in this last debate.
