Debate Live-Blog and Chat!
posted at 8:00 pm on October 7, 2008 by Ed Morrissey
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The second John McCain/Barack Obama presidential debate will start at 9 PM ET, and Hot Air will be at the forefront of instant commentary! 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!
I believe that this embed will have the debate live, and you won’t need to go anywhere else to watch:
What keys should we keep in mind tonight?
- McCain – He gets his preferred town-hall format, but that really doesn’t mean much, since Tom Brokaw has already selected the questions. The format won’t allow for follow-up questions, either, which probably helps Obama more than McCain, who does a pretty good job counterpunching. Instead, McCain needs to hammer Obama on Fannie Mae, taxes, and spending, and paint him as a backbencher who has no accomplishments other than getting himself elected.
- Obama – He has an easier task tonight. Obama knows McCain will get aggressive, just as he does in every debate. He’ll do better to speak to general themes of discontent, ignore McCain, and stay positive while focusing on his own plans for government. Every time McCain forces him to defend himself, he plays more and more on McCain’s turf.
- Tom Brokaw – I’m more optimistic about Brokaw than some others, although I think I’d prefer Brit Hume or even Jim Lehrer. Brokaw has enjoyed his senior-statesman status at NBC, and I suspect he also enjoys being the anti-Olbermann there as well. Watch for bias in topics and question construction, but I predict that Brokaw will give a balanced performance tonight.
After the debate, I’ll talk with Hugh Hewitt to give my perspective, at around 10:30 pm CT. I’ll also work on a final summary of the debate, probably for posting tonight. Don’t miss a moment of it here at Hot Air!
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McCain is losing and losing bad.
This election is over if he does not rally!!!!!
carbon_footprint on October 7, 2008 at 10:10 PM
I’m sorry, is this the zombie thread?
Calm Before the Storm on October 7, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Mac is getting nowhere—-
PaCadle on October 7, 2008 at 10:10 PM
At least the Strategy Room makes this entertaining. He pronounces Afghanistan WAY Different from Pakistan. Its goofy.
jimmy the notable on October 7, 2008 at 10:10 PM
POkistan?? Talybon? WTF?
Star20 on October 7, 2008 at 10:10 PM
McCain has absolutely no passion, “my friends”. He’s lifeless! When is he going to attack. They had the opportunity tonight and his handlers have him reciting the same old lines. Is it too late to shake up the ticket and put Palin on top?
This reminds me of Dole vs. Clinton. I can just see the election going down the toilet and we’ll have eight miserable years under liberal domination…
stacman on October 7, 2008 at 10:11 PM
Another lost opportunity. If this is the best he can do after taking a few days off, ugh.
McCain lost; Obama just showed up.
BuckeyeSam on October 7, 2008 at 10:11 PM
Did you see the lady with the froggy eyes behind the woman asking the question? Scary looking.
WTF with Pockeeestahn and Talleeebahn?
Tennman on October 7, 2008 at 10:11 PM
Obama really is the emptiest of suits…..I can smell Axelrod’s arm right up his arse LOL.
ex-Democrat on October 7, 2008 at 10:11 PM
Obama wants to invade Pakistan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Blake on October 7, 2008 at 10:11 PM
give more $$ to Pakistan0- FU again Osama.
lavell12 on October 7, 2008 at 10:11 PM
John McCain needs a lifeline….and fast.
John Doe on October 7, 2008 at 10:11 PM
Teddy Roosevelt was an ahole
Roger Waters on October 7, 2008 at 10:11 PM
Blew the Teddy quote
CapedConservative on October 7, 2008 at 10:11 PM
And his girlfriend wants to invade Israel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Blake on October 7, 2008 at 10:11 PM
Bambi is a grinning fool.
Over.
1GooDDaDDy on October 7, 2008 at 10:11 PM
WTF is up with Obama and “Pock-estan”!!
pseudonominus on October 7, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Obama lies
McCain dies
atxcowgirl on October 7, 2008 at 10:12 PM
They both sound as if we’re living in Candyland.
This moment is vital for our national survival, and they prattle on and on like small town clerks discussing millage minutae.
God help the Republic!
profitsbeard on October 7, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Tell Barry Pak. has nukes….
CapedConservative on October 7, 2008 at 10:12 PM
No more candidates over 65. Unless it’s Reagan resurrected.
BuckeyeSam on October 7, 2008 at 10:12 PM
The Lieberman thread is dead AND I got a beer over there.
Bishop on October 7, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Agreed, Stacman.
:(
DngrMse on October 7, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Romney would have kicked Barry’s ASS!!!
McCain looks old, tired, pissed…not good.
Its not looking good, my friends.
My friends, its not looking good, my friends.
Roger Waters on October 7, 2008 at 10:12 PM
I am the penultimate optimist but it does appear that Obama will win unless something major happens in four weeks.
carbon_footprint on October 7, 2008 at 10:12 PM
It’s over I’m afraid. Please tell me otherwise…
misterspork on October 7, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Obama thinks it was real big mistake for the US to go into Iraq before attacking Bin Laden.
Does he know that we went into Afghanistan BEFORE Iraq?
Big gaffe
uptight on October 7, 2008 at 10:13 PM
I don’t get this: Obama has the pinkos to contend with but he preaches war with Pakistan. He has been told over and over again that you don’t announce you are going to invade and expect cooperation, but he still does it.
Also, I thought Obama was the big negotiator.
Blake on October 7, 2008 at 10:13 PM
Bullshit
carbon_footprint on October 7, 2008 at 10:13 PM
Go John, “if we’re going to have follow ups …” !!!!
eucher on October 7, 2008 at 10:13 PM
What?! A followup?
atxcowgirl on October 7, 2008 at 10:13 PM
Bambi changing the rules.
Over30 on October 7, 2008 at 10:13 PM
Obama is coming off as an asshole, I would submit.
BuckeyeSam on October 7, 2008 at 10:13 PM
Rules don’t apply to Obama..He can change them at will….That will come in handy in negotiating with foreign dictators.
TheKernel on October 7, 2008 at 10:14 PM
This debate will be a draw. And of course all draws favor Democrats.
Speedwagon82 on October 7, 2008 at 10:14 PM
No effin follow-ups Obama!
Dammit Tom don’t let him get away with this crap!
pseudonominus on October 7, 2008 at 10:14 PM
At least Brokow realizes his place — unlike Ifall.
I heard Obama say on several occasions that he will invade Pakistan.
Blake on October 7, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Maybe not the best time for Obama to be showering us with his correct pronunciation of “Pockistan” “Talleban”. You see, if we could just all talk like them folks better, all would be much further down the highway of tolerance. Obama, a disaster of a candidate that is being foisted upon the Republic as a legitimate choice.
MarkABinVA on October 7, 2008 at 10:14 PM
looks like McCain has got under obama’s skin
ConservativePartyNow on October 7, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Bambi is frustrated, loosing it now
Over30 on October 7, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Now perhaps it can get dirty….
CapedConservative on October 7, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Senator Obama, Pakistan was dicey no matter what we were doing in Iraq.
DrSteve on October 7, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Brokaw needs to be shot- Obama just rolled over him. SHUT HIM UP, TOM!!
anniekc on October 7, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Pakistan… BO: Sec’ty Grates? Tally-ban caused a big dip for the men, the women DIDN’T NOTICE.
McCain: is not moving the needle… Follow up —DUST UP?
Brokov should just leave them alone – maybe John’s best is yet to come.
NightmareOnKStreet on October 7, 2008 at 10:14 PM
McCain — NOW NOW NOW
Ugly on October 7, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Somber and responsible.
Go for Ayers and Wright. Obama, live responsibly.
BuckeyeSam on October 7, 2008 at 10:14 PM
He might be an asshole, but he’s going to be president.
DngrMse on October 7, 2008 at 10:15 PM
And obama is the guy who is so immature he hangs with domestic terrorist and assholes like Wright.
Blake on October 7, 2008 at 10:15 PM
Someone from the audience needs to ask for a YES or NO question. God this man is a gas bag.
SouthernGent on October 7, 2008 at 10:15 PM
Did the audience “here today” hear John McCain say that the funadmentals of our economy (OUR WORKERS) are strong?
eucher on October 7, 2008 at 10:15 PM
Oops! Obama has lost it!
Jaibones on October 7, 2008 at 10:15 PM
So the proper approach to Musharraf was what, Senator?
DrSteve on October 7, 2008 at 10:15 PM
Brokaw would not stand up to Bambi….unbelievable.
now it’s out of control…..freakin’ Brokaw bitch.
ex-Democrat on October 7, 2008 at 10:15 PM
why is barry picking a fight in John’s wheelhouse?
Over30 on October 7, 2008 at 10:15 PM
What debate are you watching?
jimmy the notable on October 7, 2008 at 10:16 PM
WTH mac looked bad, people are not in a good mood
Tobias2012 on October 7, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Obama should remember all the shit Iran has done to us. Bomb them is the responsible thing to do.
Blake on October 7, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Obama way off message…the forum is still not working right. McCain…reminds folk on his record. Obama is off on attacking Pakistan …not telegraph his punches. McCain wins this one.
JIMV on October 7, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Can we start all over with Hillary and Sarah?
ex-Democrat on October 7, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Please share. I don’t see it.
carbon_footprint on October 7, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Ooohh the British commander. They’ve been exceptional in the WOT.
jimmy the notable on October 7, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Yeah. That.
Rush talked about this today. We need a Conservative! to stand passionately on Conservative principles! McCain ain’t that guy. He’s doing better on foreign policy right now and he won the first debate, but he is tanking tonight. All of America tuned out loooong ago.
Ordinary1 on October 7, 2008 at 10:16 PM
What’s the internal polling on “Pockeeston”? Does it help him more than it hurts him?
RD on October 7, 2008 at 10:17 PM
New Position Alert!
CapedConservative on October 7, 2008 at 10:17 PM
These two are putting me to sleep
church on October 7, 2008 at 10:17 PM
whats with this selective support of democracies by obama? only support democratic movements if those groups are also anti american? this guy is so inconsistent and dishonest
ikez78 on October 7, 2008 at 10:17 PM
I’ll be interested to see the numbers on this; I think Mac did well on Econ and is doing okay, but not great on FP.
Spirit of 1776 on October 7, 2008 at 10:17 PM
The “Bomb Bomb Iran” thing is such a lame Daily Kos talking point. Just mentioning it in this debate proves the Dims are unworthy of power.
Speedwagon82 on October 7, 2008 at 10:17 PM
Oh, look at Tom looking lovingly at Obama with this Afghanistan question … “Here’s one for you, Messiah — GB says we’re failing – take it O!”
eucher on October 7, 2008 at 10:17 PM
(Sighhhhhhhhhhhhhhh)
Star20 on October 7, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Browkaw loves to pitch OHB the softball…. there it is
PaCadle on October 7, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Hey, didn’t Obama say we were the ones bombing and shooting people in Afganistan?
Blake on October 7, 2008 at 10:18 PM
McCain is as rough as sandpaper. Obama is as smooth as a baby’s bottom.
MB4 on October 7, 2008 at 10:18 PM
This isn’t the knock out McCain needs to change the game. He needs to get tougher.
DailyTrackingPoll on October 7, 2008 at 10:18 PM
McCain does not debate on conservative principles……that’s why it’s so bad…..he debates like a Senator.
ex-Democrat on October 7, 2008 at 10:18 PM
the surge… go get him JOHN
theeyeman3410 on October 7, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Obama is a blow hard. Other foreign leaders are going to slam him. And if he doesn’t get himself out of that insipid GQ modeling pose I’m going to scream!
anniekc on October 7, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Afghanistan is still very fluid. I’m not sure I’d invest too much in anything someone told me from even a week ago.
DrSteve on October 7, 2008 at 10:19 PM
Can’t go wrong with Petreus
CapedConservative on October 7, 2008 at 10:19 PM
against democracy in palestine, for undermining the democracy of iraq, throw georgia under the bus, dont support democracy in iran and north korea but for forcing pakistan to become democratic but also threaten them? what a boob
ikez78 on October 7, 2008 at 10:19 PM
We are in deep trouble.
carbon_footprint on October 7, 2008 at 10:19 PM
Obama’s policy is Jimmy Carter’s warmed over. Human Rights giving us the Ayatollah Khomeini and Mugabe.
eaglewingz08 on October 7, 2008 at 10:19 PM
Don’t say “K G B” PLEASE
CapedConservative on October 7, 2008 at 10:19 PM
Any chance we can still switch to Palin/McCain?
jimmy the notable on October 7, 2008 at 10:19 PM
So far a draw at best….McCain needed a solid win..not getting it. Obama is leaving lots of opportunites and McCain is missing them all.
JIMV on October 7, 2008 at 10:20 PM
lol.
jimmy the notable on October 7, 2008 at 10:20 PM
stop joking mac
Tobias2012 on October 7, 2008 at 10:20 PM
BO will agree w/John
CapedConservative on October 7, 2008 at 10:20 PM
Obama wants power.
McCain… who knows.
profitsbeard on October 7, 2008 at 10:20 PM
Finally. Someone references Ukraine without putting ‘the’ in front of it.
baldilocks on October 7, 2008 at 10:21 PM
How are the Russians liking their stock market lately?
DrSteve on October 7, 2008 at 10:21 PM
This is what happens when we let Senators into the leadership game.
Saltysam on October 7, 2008 at 10:21 PM
Fake an illness and let Palin make the tag…
TheKernel on October 7, 2008 at 10:21 PM
Can’t believe how bad this format has turned out for John. He needs a Flag Pin
theeyeman3410 on October 7, 2008 at 10:21 PM
McCain is so much better on FP
jp on October 7, 2008 at 10:21 PM
John needs to bring up terrorism and shift to Ayers…
Foreign terrorists vs homegrown ones having dinner in an Obama White House!!
NightmareOnKStreet on October 7, 2008 at 10:21 PM
My report card for this debate:
McCain: D
Obama: C+
Brokaw: F
carbon_footprint on October 7, 2008 at 10:21 PM
You called it!
electric-rascal on October 7, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Really? Begging for a follow up on a subject that he knows zero about and stammering through a personal attack on war hero McCain? He looked like the Chicago street punk leftist that he is.
Jaibones on October 7, 2008 at 10:22 PM
I’ll pass her the metal folding chair.
jimmy the notable on October 7, 2008 at 10:22 PM
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