I think this debate was decent, the format was not perfect but it is what it is. I think the two held their own for the most part. McCain did throw the first punch which was expected considering he's down in the polls. I feel Obama was much easier to relate to, he was able to connect a bit better and seemed less nervous.
As I was watching McCain's response to the question about Russia, I really liked his answer. To my surprise, Obama then agreed for the most part as well. I think it's fair to say that fixing social security isn't as easy as McCain stated it was, if it were it would already be done. I would love to give an example of something I didn't agree with Obama on but for the most part, I truly agreed with him. Of course off-shore drilling would relieve our demand for foreign oil. Honestly though, I'd like to keep the small amount of this natural resource in the ground in case we ever really need it. I can deal with gas prices, what I couldn't deal with is if suddenly the U.S. needed oil and for whatever reason we were unable to get it. If that scenario arises, I want to have some left in our country. They say the oil in Alaska could only sustain at best 5-10% of amercans for 30 years. I do think we should start preparing to drill in case we ever need it in a hurry. That would create a bunch of jobs for those building the oil rigs. I believe if Osama Bin Laden is in our cross hairs, we should fire at will.
McCain's campaign laid into Obama for calling him John in the first debate, it's probably not the brightest idea to refer to Obama as "that one" after making such a stink about it. However, I personally don't think McCain intended to do any harm, he was just trying poorly to deliver a blow. I also think someone needs to tell him that the jokes that work with all republicans while you're campaigning do not work when you're debating. The idea is to win over those who aren't already supporting you. So enough with with the Mavericks (which wasn't said once last night), enough with no on-the-job training when your running mate would certainly require some, and certainly enough with Obama as an extremist. A bit of respect is desperately needed because though Obama often criticizes McCain's choices, he never questions his intentions.
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