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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Chrissy Mathews probably blowing a gasket w/ barry agreeing w/ John
Over30 on October 7, 2008 at 10:22 PM
It’s over. We’re toast.
IrishEi on October 7, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Aaaaaaand, …………
PaCadle on October 7, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Obambi stumbling through this Russian answer…
electric-rascal on October 7, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Drive the price of oil into the dirt and you kill Russia, Iran and Venezuela
CapedConservative on October 7, 2008 at 10:23 PM
This is not a town hall.
tommuck on October 7, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Why would he call Russian troops ‘peacekeepers’ if he considered them a threat?
hermie on October 7, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Gawd Barry is dumb….uhhhh…..uhhhhh….dumb…..uhhhh…uhhh.h….
were…were…..uhhhhh…..uhhhh
…..bush chimp hitler….uhhhh iraq….
uhhhhh……bin laden….uhhhhhhh.
ex-Democrat on October 7, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Just need one of those “I won’t hold your youth and inexperience against you but….” moments to walk away with this debate John!! For the love of god!
NightmareOnKStreet on October 7, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Concrete, good Marxist term. And the Russian “peacekeepers” were there since Shevardnadze. They didn’t show up in April, Senator.
DrSteve on October 7, 2008 at 10:23 PM
I see. Yes, that was a wimpy moment for The One.
This event has not helped us. IMO
carbon_footprint on October 7, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Should have started with Ayers….
McCain can’t hit it off the tee tonight
TheKernel on October 7, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Funny you should say that…personally I call him “bare-ass Obama” - because I think of him as a toddler running around without a diaper.
‘Course, after tonight, I guess I’ll have to call him President Bare-ass.
dugan on October 7, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Ohhhhhhh! My head is going to explode! Obama is so out of his league in dealing with foreign issues. He’s going to get us killed.
anniekc on October 7, 2008 at 10:23 PM
OK, that was utterly indecipherable. He just made Sarah Palin look like his better.
Jaibones on October 7, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Really! It wasn’t PRES CLINTON failing to capture Bin Laden???
eucher on October 7, 2008 at 10:24 PM
McCain can salvage somewhat if he closes linking Barry to Ayers/Wright/Rezko.
electric-rascal on October 7, 2008 at 10:24 PM
IT’s yes or no…..
theeyeman3410 on October 7, 2008 at 10:24 PM
I propose a Constutional ammendment.
Saltysam on October 7, 2008 at 10:24 PM
I think McCain did extremely well. Give BHO a thousand little cuts. I think McCain had a slight edge all evening long. Which of course in the MSM means that BHO won by a mile.
Mojave Mark on October 7, 2008 at 10:24 PM
sigh. I was hoping for more details from Mac.
Less “my friends” and more hard facts.
Folks, go buy your high-cap mags before The One outlaws them again.
common sensineer on October 7, 2008 at 10:24 PM
McCain’s problem is that he’s too honest. Barry can lie about whatever he wants because he knows the press is in his back pocket. McCain has to stick to his principles, Barry can blow with the wind.
jimmy the notable on October 7, 2008 at 10:24 PM
Maybe.. Loved it…
MarkABinVA on October 7, 2008 at 10:25 PM
I have been listening on the radio. If McCain looks as bad as he sounds this thing is over. The repubs, with Hillary’s help, better have the mother of all October surprises.
He sounds nervous and beat….rambling mish mash…
Michelle Obama first lady. Yikes
patrick neid on October 7, 2008 at 10:25 PM
It is a ‘Town Hall’ meeting. No one has asked about Ayers yet.
Ugly on October 7, 2008 at 10:25 PM
And you are drunk as a sailor on shore leave.
Jaibones on October 7, 2008 at 10:25 PM
None of these guys understand that Islam and democracy do not mix.
Pelayo on October 7, 2008 at 10:25 PM
Worst presidential debate I’ve ever seen.
And lo tho I hate to admit it, because I’m a steenkin’ neocon, but, gulp,
Obama won this debate.
Tennman on October 7, 2008 at 10:25 PM
Wow. I clicked on this page and it locks up my computer for about 30 - 45 seconds. What fun. Or was that a minute?
So are people talking about how we’re all going to lose, and asking if we can swap McCain and Plain so McCain is the Veep?
*looking up*
Yup. Carry on. I’m surprised that no one is talking about voting for Bob Barr, or doing a write in vote for Michelle Malkin or something like that.
wise_man on October 7, 2008 at 10:25 PM
Best question tonight
Lance Murdock on October 7, 2008 at 10:26 PM
Okay, that was the best moment of the debate right there.
carbon_footprint on October 7, 2008 at 10:26 PM
really no questions that enabled mcCain to talk about Ayers or Wright and radicals Obama is in bed with
Bullhead on October 7, 2008 at 10:26 PM
Sounds great to me.
jimmy the notable on October 7, 2008 at 10:26 PM
Agreed.
carbon_footprint on October 7, 2008 at 10:26 PM
As unpopular GWB is I think he is better than either one of these guys.
lavell12 on October 7, 2008 at 10:26 PM
Matter of record…. all in all, a small but effective hammer.
CapedConservative on October 7, 2008 at 10:26 PM
Is anyone keeping count of how many times Obama says he agrees with McCain?
Barb Dwyer on October 7, 2008 at 10:27 PM
Brokaw has lost control.
He is not restricting Obama at all. He lets Obama ramble on forever.
drjohn on October 7, 2008 at 10:27 PM
I want McCain to say “yes” to the Israel question. No “mother may I” with the UN. Say the other stuff, fine, but say that first.
DrSteve on October 7, 2008 at 10:27 PM
As long as there’s an exemption for Sen. Fred Thompson…
electric-rascal on October 7, 2008 at 10:27 PM
Brokaw made sure of that.
ex-Democrat on October 7, 2008 at 10:27 PM
why dont you propose an AMENDMENT instead!! sorry, but that mis-spelling is one of my pet peeves.
chasdal on October 7, 2008 at 10:28 PM
How do you figure that? Are you seeing two of me?
MB4 on October 7, 2008 at 10:28 PM
Obama is pure slime.
And McCain is not serious enough to wipe him up.
profitsbeard on October 7, 2008 at 10:28 PM
I would propose an exception for Sen. Jim DeMint as also.
eaglescout1998 on October 7, 2008 at 10:28 PM
Great Israel question…McCain…will support without UN support. Great answer
Obama …not answering the specific question so far. wishy washy answer…’all the tools’…not good.
JIMV on October 7, 2008 at 10:28 PM
“We honor your service. Your biological and technological distinctiveness will be added to our own. Resistance is futile.”
DrSteve on October 7, 2008 at 10:28 PM
Folks, go buy your high-cap mags before The One outlaws them again.
common sensineer on October 7, 2008 at 10:24 PM
The gun stores will be busy the rest of the month, for sure my local place.
Bishop on October 7, 2008 at 10:28 PM
Thanks to whoever put the image out there of Grumpyfaced Michelle as First Lady. I have to go rinse my brain with clorox. And sleep is out of the question. Blechhhhhh.
anniekc on October 7, 2008 at 10:29 PM
http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ZmM4OGY1ZDliNjI4MmZjYjY3NzcyMWQyZjE3N2YyNTg=
ikez78 on October 7, 2008 at 10:29 PM
Obama: Cost/benefit analysis? Whaaa?
electric-rascal on October 7, 2008 at 10:29 PM
I actually agree.
Spirit of 1776 on October 7, 2008 at 10:29 PM
uh, how did McCain get nominated again?
Oh thats right…he lied and teamed up with Huck.
Great job guys.
Roger Waters on October 7, 2008 at 10:29 PM
I know I am biased, but I think McCain is doing pretty well. Perhaps I consider what he is saying as more important than the way he is saying it.
ksm on October 7, 2008 at 10:29 PM
drudge has a vote on who has won and mac is way up
Tobias2012 on October 7, 2008 at 10:29 PM
Let’s talk directly to our enemies. No, let’s not. Yes, let’s. No, I don’t think we will. Yes, I think we should. - Barack Obama
capitalist piglet on October 7, 2008 at 10:29 PM
lavell12:
I think you have it… re-elect Bush. The media won’t change anyway, so give them a familiar target.
CapedConservative on October 7, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Without question.
carbon_footprint on October 7, 2008 at 10:30 PM
We can talk to our enemies, with an M-16
ConservativePartyNow on October 7, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Uh oh. Military dude question. Don’t wanna get ahead of myself, but that answer might’ve been a turning point. Obama sounds like he’s making it up as he goes along.
cgoode777 on October 7, 2008 at 10:30 PM
We just went into overtime…
electric-rascal on October 7, 2008 at 10:30 PM
How the hell does Obie expect to keep gasoline imports out of Iran?
Pelayo on October 7, 2008 at 10:30 PM
So Iran is now the fault of Bush?
womball on October 7, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Did he lose control or give over control to Obama.
atxcowgirl on October 7, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Obamabi talking about coffee lunch with Iran question.
lavell12 on October 7, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Jeb 2016!
jimmy the notable on October 7, 2008 at 10:30 PM
No citizen, having ever served as a US Senator except if said Senator took time off for a TV series, shall be eligible for President of the United States.
ex-Democrat on October 7, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Stupid final question…
JIMV on October 7, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Michelle? SHe has been locked up for about three weeks.
carbon_footprint on October 7, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Obama’s wife is WHERE?!!!????
electric-rascal on October 7, 2008 at 10:30 PM
If Brokow is so worried about time, why ask this stupid question from the zen nut?
Blake on October 7, 2008 at 10:30 PM
We need Clinton to come out and endorse McCain or atleast ‘un-endorse” Obama
jp on October 7, 2008 at 10:31 PM
My racist grandmother!
carbon_footprint on October 7, 2008 at 10:31 PM
ok, here come the race card
theeyeman3410 on October 7, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Obama doesn’t answer anything.
lavell12 on October 7, 2008 at 10:31 PM
If several self-described conservatives here are stupid enough to listen to Obama lying and buy his crap, then this is going to go badly.
Jaibones on October 7, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Great M$M …pan to the angry one.
Over.
1GooDDaDDy on October 7, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Obama: Non answer as usual.
CapedConservative on October 7, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Affirmative action alert.
carbon_footprint on October 7, 2008 at 10:31 PM
FUCKING LYING!
His grandparents are upper middle class….good gawd.
ex-Democrat on October 7, 2008 at 10:31 PM
final question. barry changes to his stump speach intonations.
Over30 on October 7, 2008 at 10:31 PM
It was after Albreight negotiated with the NorKors that they went boinkers.
Blake on October 7, 2008 at 10:31 PM
So Barry knows it all…Cause he’s going onto his ‘deprived’ childhood
hermie on October 7, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Something from NRO on Obama’s letter on subprime loans.
http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ZTFkZTZhNTA1NDA4Y2MwYTU1MDVhNDFmY2MyMDI0YWE=
I agree with Obama about the challenges that we don’t expect–that’s why character matters so much.
Still, he’s know answering the question about what he doesn’t know.
BuckeyeSam on October 7, 2008 at 10:31 PM
No citizen, having ever served as a US Senator except if said Senator took time off for a TV series, shall be eligible for President of the United States.
Works pretty well, I guess, except Barry would star in “Chicago Vice” for 2 episodes and then be eligible.
electric-rascal on October 7, 2008 at 10:32 PM
I would like to see Obama’s transcripts.
Blake on October 7, 2008 at 10:32 PM
In other words… he knows it all.
CapedConservative on October 7, 2008 at 10:32 PM
So what the hell is McCain writing while Obama speaks?
I must remain bipartisan.
I must remain bipartisan.
I must remain bipartisan.
I must remain bipartisan.
I must remain bipartisan.
I must remain bipartisan.
I must remain bipartisan.
dugan on October 7, 2008 at 10:32 PM
ROTFLMAO - who put you through Harvard, Obama, one of the “best schools on earth”? TELL US. WHO DID THAT? WHO PAID FOR YOU TO GO TO HARVARD???
All anyone has to do to go to school, anyone who “just doesn’t have the money”, is sell his ass to the highest Muslim bidder!
capitalist piglet on October 7, 2008 at 10:32 PM
Obama knows that all he really had to do was show up.
Anyone counting the fundamentals.
BuckeyeSam on October 7, 2008 at 10:32 PM
We should provide as many opportunities as possible to enter into agreements our opponents will vitiate.
DrSteve on October 7, 2008 at 10:32 PM
I thought you all might be missing that quote.
infidel on October 7, 2008 at 10:32 PM
See, Obama started and McCain ends. With Ifall, she allowed Biden to start and finish. Bitch.
Blake on October 7, 2008 at 10:33 PM
Yes.
ex-Democrat on October 7, 2008 at 10:33 PM
ex-Democrat on October 7, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Not only that… he went to private schools and was very privileged, otherwise.
Ugly on October 7, 2008 at 10:33 PM
McCain started weak ended really strong.
lavell12 on October 7, 2008 at 10:33 PM
dark times …. racist
Ronnie on October 7, 2008 at 10:33 PM
The future is unknown…. great answer. Expose Obama’s weakest point.
CapedConservative on October 7, 2008 at 10:33 PM
Dark times??? Raaaaacist!
carbon_footprint on October 7, 2008 at 10:33 PM
Obama speaching…better than a real s=response to a very stupid question..
McCain…direct answer….still stupid.
JIMV on October 7, 2008 at 10:33 PM
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