"I think Obama underestimated Romney and wasn’t prepared"
Absolutely cus I know I did...
“Why is everyone so surprised at the Presidents demeanor. He is not an aggressive person”
I remember him being very aggressive against Hillary.
I think Obama underestimated Romney and wasn’t prepared. Fox commentators agreed Obama has a good record of “coming from behind” and will probably adapt for the following debates.
The other 2 News stations seemed to make Big Bird the main story.
I know. It IS good to have a place to vent the pent up feelings!!
I think once the election is over, things will calm down. I know as much as I am passionate about my guy winning, I will abide by and respect the peoples choice, even if I don't agree with it and I hope I can speak for all of us here on CE.
I mean really, lots of what we do here is merely gnashing of teeth! LOL
I agree. It is almost venemous at this point with something akin to hate on the other side. I don't hate Obama. Seems like a cool guy really. I'm just of a different mind set than he is. But there is so much venom on both sides that it is not only frightening but a little scary. *not directed to friends here. Talking in general with the state of politics currently.
"This country is so divided right now, it's not even funny anymore."
IMO, it never was funny!!
"One thing is for sure... the day after the election (or after they finish recounting the hanging-chads), 50% of the country will be VERY, VERY happy, and the other 50% will be VERY, VERY sad."
100% agree!
My bad... I know what you mean.
Duuhhhhh... I'm a colege gradurat!!!
"...50 points ahead with Latinos..."
I'm absolutely HORRIBLE at math, but if he was 50 points ahead with Latino's, wouldn't that put him at 100% of the Latino vote?
Or does it mean that he's got 50% of the Latino vote.
Just not sure what you meant by that is all.
Yeah, dead heat till you start dissecting it all. 19 points ahead on the women vote, seniors leaning his way. 50 points ahead with Latinos. In the swing states for that matter. But one thing is for sure, someone will win and someone will lose.... The fat lady has not yet yodeled... LOL Aint this fun!
This race is too close to call...
Some polls I've seen have it a DEAD-HEAT. Others I look at, have Obama ahead, but by only a couple/few points.
Still haven't seen any where Romney is ahead, and I doubt I will, but as it stands, this is going to be WAY too close to call, prior to the election.
This country is so divided right now, it's not even funny anymore.
One thing is for sure... the day after the election (or after they finish recounting the hanging-chads), 50% of the country will be VERY, VERY happy, and the other 50% will be VERY, VERY sad.
Ha, I sure do cherish it. I'm not saying he is going to win the election. A lot can happen. I personally still think it is doubtful that he will win. But none the less, I really did like what I heard last night.
Obama did not win the first election by a landslide. His policies and ideas are supported by only half the country. So, yeah. There are a lot of people cheering Romney on.
Okay, I take it back...I am in a teasing mmod, but we all know how that turns out.
So, joking aside I am happy for Mitt and his supporters. You should cherish these moments.
I say "Way to go, Mitt"
I am a big one for the underdog.
I will really admire him when he loses.
" I'm sensing a few sour grapes. yep I am."
Not sour at all.. For me it boils down to who has a clear direction and plan that will move the country forward...I didn't get that from Romney..could the president have been more forceful YES, did he miss more than one opportunity, YES..Will this effect him in his re-election, IMO, NO!..Romney has no substance, no plan, and is not looking out for the middle class.
When I say people have declared who they support, I'm speaking about the CE forum. We all know who we are voting for and nothing is changing it. So we watch these these through biased eyes.
I prefer Bobby DeNiro any day over Mitt
I'm sensing a few sour grapes. yep I am.
Romney did much better than I anticipated or I think anyone anticipated. I will vote for him now with confidence that he'll lead our country.
This is an election. No one here would say 'way to go Romney" when they already know they are voting for Obama. We don't really matter here. Pretty much all but one person I can think of has declared where they stand in one way or another---- it's all those people that were on the fence. That is who these debates are really for.
So, I expected absolutely nothing less than what is written here today by Obama supporters.
This will be a long month and I'm sure there will be ups and downs for both sides along the way. Who knows how it will fully turn out the night of the election. I didn't think Romney has much of a chance and it is still a long shot but at least there is hope.
Thanks Teko for your clear headed approach to this subject.
Honestly, I think what your hearing is the way the debate was handled by the individual candidates. They are not judging so much the truth and substance but more the pomp and circumstance of it all. No one that was voting for Obama is going to turn away and nor are the ones that decided to vote for Romney, I am listening to Obama right now at one of his rallies in colorado and he is addressing last nights lies to the audience.
The debate for Romney was a performance and he performed better than anyone expected and Obama performed worse than was expected.
Did it change the vote? No I dont think so, if anything it awoke Obamas base and pssd them off. All it did was ensure Mitt gets money from his backers and they will no longer threaten to back off. Thats all. All the distortions and lies cannot be erased in a 90 min debate.....keep the faith.
How can you give full answers in 2 mins? You can't. Go back and look at every thing Obama has said, where is his substance on how? It's not there either.
Did you say that Obama would win last night? Maybe your a jinx to him?
"I've been watching all the media outlets all day and you know what, I am very disappointed in how we as a people are thinking. How can not having a plan be a good thing. His behavior pretty much trumped him having a direct and clear path for the country."
Just my take on things-As politicians go, Obama is not a performer. He is serious and sincere. He has had to jump through all kinds of hoops to get anything done the past four years And now, what he is trying to do for this country is being overshadowed by showmanship. It is very sad.However, in the end I hope that the voters will see that a dazzling performance is just that and won't be swayed by theatrics.
That is VERY sad if that is how you feel. You in a sense saying, Mitt doesn't need a plan for the country, as long as he's lying and aggressive to the President, he gets your vote!...I've been watching all the media outlets all day and you know what, I am very disappointed in how we as a people are thinking. How can not having a plan be a good thing. His behavior pretty much trumped him having a direct and clear path for the country. We the people are the ones that are going to be effected by their policies. I personally don't want to be screwed because I am the middle class. No government help, pay my taxes, work VERY VERY hard for everything I have. 2 more debates to go and I've said it before OBAMA WILL WIN
Romney didn't need to answer those questions for me... he gets a pass, in my book.
All he had to do was get up there and LOOK GOOD (mission accomplished!!!)
Ahhhh Mitt... I'm SMITTEN;-)