Live Blog and Chat: Presidential debate
posted at 8:00 pm on September 26, 2008 by Ed Morrissey
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I’ll be live-blogging the first presidential debate, scheduled to start at 9 PM ET. I’m using the Cover It Live system again tonight, but I’m combining it with the Ustream chat room from my show. That way the community can interact with each other as well as with me while I live-blog the debate. Jazz Shaw from The Moderate Voice will be moderating the chat, and don’t forget to register at Ustream to participate!
Here are the keys I’ll watch in the debate:
- If they stick to foreign policy, McCain has to get aggressive with Obama and demand specifics. McCain wants to emphasize his long experience on foreign policy and military affairs. Obama needs to keep the debate on general themes and criticize George Bush while avoiding getting pinned down on specifics.
- If the debate switches to financial policy, which I expect, the dynamics change a little bit. Obama is perceived to be stronger here, and he will need to get specific in order to demonstrate that. McCain still needs to aggressively push Obama on his inaction on Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae in 2005-6 and emphasize that government meddling created the financial meltdown.
- Obama reacted poorly when Hillary Clinton went after him in Pennsylvania. If he starts stammering his way through questions, he’s rattled. And no one gets under people’s skin like McCain.
I’ll watch the debates on C-SPAN. No one is providing an embeddable live-stream for the debate, as far as I know.
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How’s McCain doing? I don’t have the stomach to watch this.
Darth Executor on September 26, 2008 at 10:15 PM
I’m glad to get that Kissinger thing cleared up. I didn’t know what the confusion was. I really like Mac on this stuff. Strong. Can sleep at night with him as CiC.
Spirit of 1776 on September 26, 2008 at 10:15 PM
The biggest problem is that Ahmadinejad would use any meeting as propaganda. The people of Iran would never even know what really went on at such a meeting.
Connie on September 26, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Mav’s f’n him up bigtime.
LtE126 on September 26, 2008 at 10:16 PM
AWESOME! Iran holds nuke program because President Obama say, NO. +10 McCain
Ordinary1 on September 26, 2008 at 10:16 PM
“my friend.”
phronesis on September 26, 2008 at 10:16 PM
If this were a boxing match, it would be stopped. Somebody give Obama smelling salts.
indythinker on September 26, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Russia-Georgia. Can we replay Obama’s Hawaii responses?
BuckeyeSam on September 26, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Fighter Jocky coming out…Finally!
Over.
1GooDDaDDy on September 26, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Looks like McCain is Wumping ObumBa upside the head now…
SunSword on September 26, 2008 at 10:16 PM
McCain just pwned this arrogant twit! Love that.
“I’m going to wipe Israel out”
Prez Barry: No yer not.
love that
Pilgrim on September 26, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Oh, he just slammed the One on the mat! 1 2 3…
HornetSting on September 26, 2008 at 10:16 PM
OMG…..McCain is kicking the man boy’s ASS!!!!!!!!
Winebabe on September 26, 2008 at 10:16 PM
I know Dr. Kissinger, Dr. Kissinger is my friend, and you are no Dr. Kissinger
ConservativePartyNow on September 26, 2008 at 10:16 PM
McCain kicked his arse on that one. Good job.
I, I,I,I,I,………..every question to that buffoon begins that way.
And hey, McCain best be careful. If Obama thinks he lies about him or misrepresents his position- he will sic his truth squad on him.
Virginia Shanahan on September 26, 2008 at 10:17 PM
Well-behaved crowd (it’s Mississippi, afterall) and Jim Lehrer is surprising me in a good way.
SouthernGent on September 26, 2008 at 10:17 PM
6 party point talks
Ordinary1 on September 26, 2008 at 10:17 PM
No way people want Barry O going chin to chin with the Russians–gloom and doom defeatist
james23 on September 26, 2008 at 10:17 PM
Thing is….ObumBa is such a total Weasel LIE LIE LIE scum
SunSword on September 26, 2008 at 10:17 PM
The Russia question to BO was a multiple choice softball?!
Maquis on September 26, 2008 at 10:17 PM
Obama is going to convince Russia to apply sanctions to Iran, while he himself negotiates with Ahmadinjad, and Obama tells Russia off on Georgia.
Obama truly is a dipshit.
indythinker on September 26, 2008 at 10:17 PM
Yep babmi is getting a spanking tonight
conservnut on September 26, 2008 at 10:17 PM
“I know Henry Kissinger. I’m been friends with Henry Kissinger for 35 years. You, Senator Obama, don’t know Henry Kissinger.” Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha
Rational Thought on September 26, 2008 at 10:17 PM
obama is shrinking
jaboba on September 26, 2008 at 10:17 PM
OH dear….so how ARE you going to get Russia to be a 21st Century Superpower Senator Obama?
McCain is going to slap this one out of the park.
Pilgrim on September 26, 2008 at 10:17 PM
Biden needs to through in the towel!
ConservativePartyNow on September 26, 2008 at 10:17 PM
McCain stumbled very early on the economy. It was probably a draw on that issue (maybe a slight edge to Obama). But McCain is hammering Obama hard on foreign policy. At this point, McCain is winning this debate.
dugan on September 26, 2008 at 10:17 PM
Why is Obama acting like the 20th century was a 100 years ago and irrelevant to today? I guess he thinks that sounds impressive but it sounds pretty stupid
church on September 26, 2008 at 10:17 PM
Obama’s unhinged. That’s why he keep interrupting.
and if he wants to support young democracies, why does he want to brush off Iraq?
madmonkphotog on September 26, 2008 at 10:18 PM
For Obama, Russia is a role model.
CyberCipher on September 26, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Darth, he’s doing well. He has zinged Obama several times.
Obama keeps interrupting him, and calling him “John”. I’m half surprised he hasn’t slipped and called him “Dad”, ’cause he sounds like a high school kid with liberal teachers, arguing with an Iwo Jima vet.
Obama also keeps saying stuff like, “As president, I will…” – McCain said he’s not setting the WH schedule before being elected, followed by, “I don’t even have a seal yet.” Line of the night, imo.
capitalist piglet on September 26, 2008 at 10:18 PM
We’re doomed. McCain can’t even win a debate with this lying dirtbag. When is he going to call B. Hussein on one of his lies?
stonemeister on September 26, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Jimmy Carter, I mean Obama really has no clue at all.
Gatordoug on September 26, 2008 at 10:18 PM
obama has no soul
Mallard T. Drake on September 26, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Let him have it about Putin, you saw KGB in his eyes…
NightmareOnKStreet on September 26, 2008 at 10:18 PM
I don’t care how much you hate Bush. No one can vote for Obama.
BuckeyeSam on September 26, 2008 at 10:18 PM
A sternly written letter from our allies…
Ordinary1 on September 26, 2008 at 10:19 PM
Obama, you are not running against Bush. Just thought you might like to know that.
BTW: He’s getting schooled!
Weasel Zipper on September 26, 2008 at 10:19 PM
I think John McCain looked into Putin’s eyes and saw KGB.
church on September 26, 2008 at 10:19 PM
Naivete!
dugan on September 26, 2008 at 10:19 PM
Obama – a little bit of naivte
nice sarcasm about Bambi
indythinker on September 26, 2008 at 10:19 PM
LOL…he doesn’t understand this…he doesn’t understand that…LOL.
SouthernGent on September 26, 2008 at 10:19 PM
YESSSSSS!!!!
NightmareOnKStreet on September 26, 2008 at 10:19 PM
MAC IS HUGE ON RUSSIA
MORE OF THIS, PLEASE
james23 on September 26, 2008 at 10:19 PM
KGB…Yaaaa!
Over.
1GooDDaDDy on September 26, 2008 at 10:19 PM
K to the G to tha B.
New hit song.
madmonkphotog on September 26, 2008 at 10:19 PM
Ummm, Barry. It’s Ukraine, not “the” Ukraine. They’re not part of the USSR any more.
AubieJon on September 26, 2008 at 10:20 PM
McCain firing on all cylinders….
Weasel Zipper on September 26, 2008 at 10:20 PM
I think so.
Another great comment by McCain, “when I see Putin I see three letters, KGB.”
Cr4sh Dummy on September 26, 2008 at 10:20 PM
obambi is an idiot out of his league
Mercy4Me on September 26, 2008 at 10:20 PM
Nail Obama on not knowing Russia had a veto on the security council
church on September 26, 2008 at 10:20 PM
Russia explained. Barry grab a seat son. Class is in session.
Ordinary1 on September 26, 2008 at 10:20 PM
Don’t forget to vote on Drudge!!!
dugan on September 26, 2008 at 10:20 PM
Obama knows the name of no foreign leader except Ahmadinejad (I hope that isn’t because he’s Obama’s idol)
indythinker on September 26, 2008 at 10:20 PM
Three letters…KGB…
Way to separate yourself from Bush, who Obambi really wants to run against.
+2 McCain.
joeinmo on September 26, 2008 at 10:20 PM
Saw a “K” a “G” and a “B”!!!!!!!!
Mcguyver on September 26, 2008 at 10:20 PM
You know, we think here, on Hot Air, that McCain is winning. I’m anxious to get a look at the lefty blogs to get their take. What do you guys think?
Star20 on September 26, 2008 at 10:20 PM
Naivete’….a new fragrance from the One.
HornetSting on September 26, 2008 at 10:20 PM
On foreign policy McCain is nailing Obama.
I like it when Jesus wants to intrrupt McCain and he just keeps on talking.
Entelechy on September 26, 2008 at 10:21 PM
You think Obama’s supporters are still saying McCain is scared to debate this child.
Virginia Shanahan on September 26, 2008 at 10:21 PM
McCain is owning him here too. He’s kicking the snot out of Possumus.
Pilgrim on September 26, 2008 at 10:21 PM
Keep going Mav, you are talking from experience…..BO is reciting DailyKOS talking points.
David in ATL on September 26, 2008 at 10:21 PM
Now Barry knows he’s had his ass whipped here.
Pilgrim on September 26, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Senator McCain has done his homework on Russia
Travis on September 26, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Obama: “What he said.”
Mallard T. Drake on September 26, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Obama: “Yeah, what he said!”
CookeyD on September 26, 2008 at 10:22 PM
McCain illustrates a reason to actually visit a country. Nice. Look out Ukraine, here comes Russia, Look out Obama. here comes the Gallup poll that shows you going down…
Obama: What he said!
Ordinary1 on September 26, 2008 at 10:22 PM
NOw lets go to Hugo the yugo Chavez, for more kicking of the One’s butt
hah–Sen McCain and I agree
if I had a nickle for every one of those tonight
james23 on September 26, 2008 at 10:22 PM
I love how McCain keeps repeating the phrase, “Senator Obama doesn’t understand…”
capitalist piglet on September 26, 2008 at 10:22 PM
“I disagree with the notion that I’m a naive youngen” ~ ~ Obama
Entelechy on September 26, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Obama; “Yeah. What he said!”
Star20 on September 26, 2008 at 10:22 PM
you took two days to condemn Russia’s actions.
LIAR!!!
madmonkphotog on September 26, 2008 at 10:22 PM
“enormous strain on Georgia” ???
the 26th Army Group is just an “enormous strain”???
Pilgrim on September 26, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Aw man! McCain’s dropping foreign leader’s names like no other.
And Obama agrees with him again!! LOL. How many does that make, 5 times now that Obama said he agrees with McCain?
dugan on September 26, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Hey Barry, McCain just explained foresight
Mallard T. Drake on September 26, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Bambi agrees…gulp!
Over.
I feel better now.
1GooDDaDDy on September 26, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Obama must feel like grasshopper gettting schooled
John Doe on September 26, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Oprah’s back to eating gallons of ice cream
EricPWJohnson on September 26, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Obama always knows best. Yes, he warned ‘em you know. I coulda fixed it. It wasn’t done.
Ordinary1 on September 26, 2008 at 10:23 PM
McCain not only is making a fool out of Obama he is sharper and quicker on his feet than Obama by 10 fold.
186k on September 26, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Man Mac is making me happy:) He sounds so good now. I thought he was nervous or something at the start, it was rough, I was concerned.
Spirit of 1776 on September 26, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Let’s face it. This is the most critical role for a President. Obama ain’t got it.
BuckeyeSam on September 26, 2008 at 10:23 PM
McCain blows Obama away on Georgia/Russia/Ukraine
indythinker on September 26, 2008 at 10:23 PM
The presidential seal line was classic.
OneGyT on September 26, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Yeah, I ditto McCain’s answer…uh uh uh I have NO IDEA WHAT HE JUST SAID-The one.
HornetSting on September 26, 2008 at 10:23 PM
McCain has kicked this dolt’s ass bloody, and only MSlNBC and KOS could draw any other conclusion.
rplat on September 26, 2008 at 10:23 PM
BULLSHIRT
Obama claims to have warned Bush about Russian intentions in Georgia
james23 on September 26, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Like I said before, I think Bush tried to appeal to Putin’s large ego by trying to get him to want to be part of the good guy club because he saw Putin heading in the other direction. It didn’t work, but that’s not to say it wasn’t worth a shot.
Connie on September 26, 2008 at 10:23 PM
If anyone’s playing the “ummmm” drinking game, they’d be getting their stomach pumped right around now……
Weasel Zipper on September 26, 2008 at 10:23 PM
McCain is hammering those crazy Ivans, I love it.
Cr4sh Dummy on September 26, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Oil ?
186k on September 26, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Love him or hate him…Mav’s a smart mf’r.
LtE126 on September 26, 2008 at 10:24 PM
Barry has no idea what he is talking about. McCain appears to be a very smart dude. I’m impressed with his knowledge here.
dmarie on September 26, 2008 at 10:24 PM
Let’s face it. McCain is just plain smarter than Obama. And a nicer guy.
indythinker on September 26, 2008 at 10:24 PM
What do you have to say to that Senator Obama?”… Uh yeah, me too…” says the Messiah
IS BARRY WEARING AN EARPIECE TONIGHT? CUZ IT DON’T SEEM TO BE WORKIN’… I’m just sayin.
NightmareOnKStreet on September 26, 2008 at 10:24 PM
Why is Obama talking about energy?
BuckeyeSam on September 26, 2008 at 10:24 PM
No Sh!t…..where did he pull that crap from?
David in ATL on September 26, 2008 at 10:24 PM
Obama trying to get off foreign policy onto energy? GMAB
Virginia Shanahan on September 26, 2008 at 10:24 PM
changing the subject…
dmarie on September 26, 2008 at 10:24 PM
But Hugo likes Bambi…don’t make waves buddy.
Over.
1GooDDaDDy on September 26, 2008 at 10:24 PM
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