I'm nervous about the debate

[MaineDem]

I firmly believe Obama will win hands down but there's something nerve-wracking about watching. Maybe it's just the anticipation.

Is anyone else feeling this way?

I hope McCain comes across as a cranky old man. But I'm just so nervous!

[Arugula Latte]

1. I usually get so nervous I just sort of listen to the TV while monitoring things on DU

The whole thing makes me anxious.

[movonne]

9. That is what I do ... I like reading what other du'ers are writing..

[Hardrada]

2. I'm sure they will be as cool and businesslike as possible.

[graywarrior]

3. Yes. I am nervous which is why I need to be with a group tonight

Debate Group Therapy

[Drunken Irishman]

4. I was more nervous for the 1st and 2nd.

[ObamaKerryDem]

13. I was nervous for the first, a little but less so for the 2nd..

and even calmer for this one. :) On notice and cautious? Yes. But feeling more comfortable....Barack knows what he's doing. ;)

[occe]

5. Oh, absolutely

I am always nervous. For some reason, there's just *something* about watching people debate live that is unsettling for me. I had to force myself to watch the last debate, but I found it easier to do as I was following it on DU.

I couldn't watch the first debate, nor could I watch the VP debate because of this.

[occe]

6. .

dupe, ignore.

[GalleryGod]

7. Ah,yes,BUT...O.B.- Obama is an Elegant Jedi!

Slice & Dice him, OB-One!
:yourock: :headbang: :yourock:

[GrizzlyMan]

8. I think the format works to McCain's advantage

In the sense that both of them will be sitting down. I liked the other 2 where they were standing up, especially the "Town Hall" style that allowed Obama to walk around and provide a stark contrast with McSame physically.

That said, I would rank this one as the least important among the three.

[quantass]

10. But recall Obama has done virtually all serious Interviews sitting down and has nailed it.

recently: with Gibson, O'Rielly, 60 Minutes

[indie_voter]

11. I am too. I know Obama will do fine, it's not about that.

I'm one of those who reads the end of the book first, likes to know how a movie ends before I watch...

It's a flaw, I've owned it many years ago. Now I just accept it, read ends of books, read spoilers, etc.

But in situations like this, I find myself jittery because there is nothing much I can do. It drives my husband crazy.

[MadBadger]

12. I'm anxious to see how he handles Ayers.

[elocs]

14. I record the debate while I'm watching a movie and reading DU

and that is not always helpful when people will constantly start a new thread with, "Can you believe he said THAT?!!" Then you get 18 people who all feel obligated to start a new thread saying just, "THAT ONE!!!" No reading DU while the debate is going is not always helpful when nobody makes a post, but starts a new thread and so many of the posts are useless unless you are watching.

[MaineDem]

15. So it's not just me.

I'll watch it but I'll think of all of us nervous nellies. It'll all be worth it come November 4.

:hi:

[Johonny]

The sit down format helped Cheney

for what it's worth.

[FreeState]

16. I always feel that way - I cant watch with out a major distraction at the same time

I usually watch only part of it and read the blogs and DU and then after the insta polls come back I focus more on the debate:)




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[Arrowhead2k1]

17. We're all a little nervous, but I assure you, McCain's peeps feel like they're riding a train wreck

[TheKentuckian]

18. I'm a little excited

not so much nervous. I'm hoping for a huge smackdown on Reaganomics and an indictment of McHoover's contribution to running the economy off the cliff.

If McShame tries his lie and smear strategy I hope and expect that he will be made to go home and suck his thumb.

[cjsmom44]

19. Jitters?

Who gets the jitters...Sure I do during the debates....It helps to flick the bird at McFalin while he is speaking...Drawing erasable marker mustaches on his face during the debate...throwing popcorn at him....oh .... I have such an inner kid...can't help myself....
:rofl:

[not_too_L8]

20. I'm sure he's highly prepared...

to respond to any of the moronic attacks McNasty may may come up with.