Obama WILL win the debates-ALL of them-no matter HOW well McCain prepares because...

[jenmito]

Obama has the TRUTH on his side. McCain will come at Obama with all his lies and Obama will be right there to shoot 'em down. Same when McCain starts lying about his "maverick" ways. Obama will be right there to point out how he has flip-flopped on ALL of those positions. Don't worry about it-look forward to it! These debates will be the final nails in McCain's coffin. :)

[Motown_Johnny]

1. Being right on the issues certainly helps. But some people like the bumper stickers and

Barack tends to speak in complete sentences.

[jenmito]

2. I'm SURE that's the one thing Obama is perfecting-sharpening his responses...

while still speaking in complete, intelligent sentences.

[TheDonkey]

3. he just has o come across as strong, confident and direct.

THe MSM loves hammering Obama on his "thoughtfulness" when speaking.

[cliffordu]

16. I know...God I wish people could pay real attention for a paragraph at a time...

:banghead:

[ClassWarrior]

4. I don't think so. Obama isn't very strong in debate situations.

(Pass it on...)

NGU.

[jenmito]

5. True...

it's good to keep expectations low.

[Hippo_Tron]

6. Obama is DOOOMD!!!111 And so is Biden

Remember, Caribou Barbie knows more about energy than anybody else in the country. And... she can see Russia from her house!

[Jackpine Radical]

13. Oh, I agree entirely. McKeating is gonna mop the floor with Obama.

And just wait'll you see what a buffoon Palin makes of Biden. It ain't gonna be pretty.

Like I said elsewhere,
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=7136083&mesg_id=7136098

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[holiday]

8. I do think Obama has been much better about fighting back

on lies than John Kerry did

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[JimWis]

9. If what we saw on 60 Minutes tonight is any indication -

even though it wasn't a one on one debate, Obama will win hands down. His answers were quick and concise. McCain has nothing left.

[ClassWarrior]

10. Don't be so sure...

(Pass it on...)

NGU.

[Top Cat]

11. I agree he will hold his own and call McCain on his lies to his face

[SILVER__FOX52]

12. McCain is on the wrong side of history.

Obama also, needs spot light his many flip flops. Abortion, huge tax cuts, etc.

[Tutonic]

14. McCain is showing signs of aging. I think Obama has this thing.

[Median Democrat]

17. I Don't Know - McCain Lies Really Well and With Conviction - Remember John Lewis Reference?

If you listed to John McCain at Saddleback, you would think that McCain was best buds with John Lewis. However, John Lewis later confirmed that they rarely speak, and they disagree on most issues. Also, tonight, when asked on 60 minutes who McCain would appoint to replace Chris Cox, McCain quickly said Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat. I bet when you get down to it, Cuomo and McCain also have nothing in common just like McCain and Lewis.

The point is that McCain lies very quickly, and very well, and the debate is more about appearances than substance.

[jenmito]

18. My whole point is that Obama will be there to call him out on his many lies...

Yes, I saw how many lies McCain told at Saddleback on 60 Minutes, in ads, and everywhere else. I seriously doubt he'll get away with them with Obama right there to call him on them. McCain DOES lie with conviction. But Obama has the truth on his side, and that's why I think he will win the debates. All he has to do is be aggressive and not let McCain get away with those lies.

[nc4bo]

19. I think Obama's performance at the debates should be of extreme concern to every one.

I'm terrified he'll say something stupid like Bomb bomb bomb the Kremlin or something.

I am very concerned that Obama will not do well. He really is overmatched by Mccain. It's common fact that Mccain has such a strong, strong background on issues such as the economy, foreign policy and national security that Obama will be at a severe disadvantage and way out of his league.



I'm concerned.








Have I already mentioned that I am concerned?








I really am concerned.













:sarcasm:

[jenmito]

21. Now that you put it that way, I agree...

:D

[Lex]

20. Remember. The MEDIA said George Bush beat Gore and Kerry in

several debates, despite what I saw with my own 2 eyes. And people believed it.

[jenmito]

22. That's because he won on personality. But I think Obama will win by making McCain look angry.

I hope he's practicing using lines that'll get under McCain's skin.

[Lex]

23. Bush has the personality of a snickering, smirking moron.

The media told everyone he has a great personality and people believed it.

[jenmito]

24. True. But I think Obama will be able to bring out the worst in McCain.

And Obama, if he smiles, jokes a little while calling McCain out on his lies, will come out surprising EVERYONE since the bar has been set so low for him.

[Lex]

25. I agree. If McCain loses his cool, even a little bit, it would be good

because I think McCain has a dangerous temper--or at least that's what those who know him in the Senate say.

Plus it goes to "temperament to lead" as Obama has referenced before.

[jenmito]

26. Yup. I hope Obama's cool, calm demeanor will KILL McCain as he tries to get away

with his oft-repeated lies and Obama ridicules him by knocking 'em down one by one.