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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You know- McCain just needs to say, “Are you crazy? You can’t vote for this clown! I’ve gotta live in this world after the election too, and he scares the hell out of me!”
By the way- I really dislike Nina Easton.
anniekc on October 7, 2008 at 8:59 PM
I’m expecting firm but fair Dad McCain. I expect he will answer all questions respectfully, even the really stupid ones.
Like I said earlier, I don’t expect Obama to crack under pressure because his pathology allows him to lie in a 100% shameless way. It’s the thing that scares me the most about him. Well, that and the fact that so many people actually believe him.
funky chicken on October 7, 2008 at 8:59 PM
Also watching FOX
JIMV on October 7, 2008 at 9:00 PM
Maybe there will be a question about the confederate flag since they are in Tennessee.
jencab on October 7, 2008 at 9:00 PM
What’s the majic word tonight? Maverick? Taxes? If you choose “economy” you wont make it thru the whole debate!
I’ll be safe and choose “Reagan”
Nelsa on October 7, 2008 at 9:00 PM
Anyone from the Obama truth squad on patrol at the Debate tonight?
James on October 7, 2008 at 9:00 PM
Brokaw is so deep in the tank for Obama that he may drown tonight.
RBMN on October 7, 2008 at 9:00 PM
Go getum big JOHN
theeyeman3410 on October 7, 2008 at 9:00 PM
Hmm.. this ought to be interesting.
itzWicks on October 7, 2008 at 9:00 PM
Re: drinking, I’m just now draining my first Stoudts Scarlet Lady Ale ESB. Might switch over to single malt tho.
Over30 on October 7, 2008 at 9:01 PM
If Mac doesn’t come out swinging our bottle of Jack is going to disappear.
Let’s Roll – Damnit (can I say that here?)
InTheBellyoftheBeast on October 7, 2008 at 9:01 PM
Hi Manly!
I challenge your correction on grounds of your self-proclaimed early drinking.
carbon_footprint on October 7, 2008 at 9:01 PM
I bet Obama tries to dominate in the handshake
anniekc on October 7, 2008 at 9:01 PM
Chris Matthews just brought up Lee Harvey Oswall when talking about Palin rallying up fans by talking about Obama’s terrorist connections.
lavell12 on October 7, 2008 at 9:01 PM
Well, soccer time! see you all later.
Think good thoughts for McCain.
funky chicken on October 7, 2008 at 9:01 PM
Seats 5000 so why only 80 folks there
theeyeman3410 on October 7, 2008 at 9:01 PM
I will admit to having a strange MILF crush on Nina Easton.
Bishop on October 7, 2008 at 9:01 PM
Well done, Your Grace. (Catholic bishops aren’t married, and so, since you have a wife, I have to make you an Episcopal bishop. Sorry, Your Grace.)
ManlyRash on October 7, 2008 at 9:01 PM
And it begins.
church on October 7, 2008 at 9:02 PM
Brokaw looks like he’s been embalmed. Holy crap.
capitalist piglet on October 7, 2008 at 9:02 PM
The format means Brokaw gets to decide the winner in advance unless someone screws up…
JIMV on October 7, 2008 at 9:02 PM
Tom looks like an Ompah Lumpah.
Over30 on October 7, 2008 at 9:02 PM
code pink gonna make an appearance tonight?
James on October 7, 2008 at 9:02 PM
Ya, how many are really “uncommmited” hahahahahaha
theeyeman3410 on October 7, 2008 at 9:02 PM
Second!
carbon_footprint on October 7, 2008 at 9:02 PM
Wait, what is MILF?
carbon_footprint on October 7, 2008 at 9:02 PM
Thank GOD. Now I know I’m not alone.
ManlyRash on October 7, 2008 at 9:02 PM
amazing how Repubs have to put up with liberal, Obama-phans as moderators……carry on.
ex-Democrat on October 7, 2008 at 9:03 PM
“May I call you Husain”
theeyeman3410 on October 7, 2008 at 9:03 PM
Here they come, it looks like Obama just won the debate.
John Doe on October 7, 2008 at 9:03 PM
ooo ooo, they’re all uncommitted voters
gxpgxp on October 7, 2008 at 9:03 PM
I wonder how many loaded questions will be directed at McCain?
Answer 98%
Lance Murdock on October 7, 2008 at 9:03 PM
YEP!
Nelsa on October 7, 2008 at 9:03 PM
Lavender tie for the One.
cough*gay
carbon_footprint on October 7, 2008 at 9:03 PM
Mother I’d Love to Fuck.
There. I’ve said it. Sue me.
ManlyRash on October 7, 2008 at 9:03 PM
Google is your friend.
ex-Democrat on October 7, 2008 at 9:03 PM
MILF means grown up but still hot female on most forums
JIMV on October 7, 2008 at 9:03 PM
Wait, what is MILF?
carbon_footprint on October
Mother I’d like to F**k
church on October 7, 2008 at 9:04 PM
I wish McCain wasn’t sitting down he does great walking around talking.
lavell12 on October 7, 2008 at 9:04 PM
economy! I’ll have another…LOL
Nelsa on October 7, 2008 at 9:04 PM
Look it up on urbandictionary.com
gxpgxp on October 7, 2008 at 9:04 PM
My wallet saw Obarfy and ran screaming from the room. WTF?
Bishop on October 7, 2008 at 9:04 PM
First stupid question
John Doe on October 7, 2008 at 9:04 PM
I was sarcing!!! I know what a MILF is. I’m not that old.
carbon_footprint on October 7, 2008 at 9:04 PM
What a pandering chump
anniekc on October 7, 2008 at 9:04 PM
*grabbing Carbon in a headlock*
I LOVE you, man….
ManlyRash on October 7, 2008 at 9:04 PM
the fastest way to fix the economy is to dismantle the huge overreaching bueracicies and get the gov’t out of our piggy banks.
James on October 7, 2008 at 9:04 PM
Shut up and answer the question.
Blake on October 7, 2008 at 9:05 PM
So answer the question, blame Bush. ekkkkk same old trash
theeyeman3410 on October 7, 2008 at 9:05 PM
I don’t think I can bear to watch it tonight.
reshas1 on October 7, 2008 at 9:05 PM
He’s started the uh..ohh’s
If you had a drinking game on Obama saying uh you wouldn’t make it through the night.
TheKernel on October 7, 2008 at 9:05 PM
“Failed policies of the Bush Admin” he hit that one right off the bat!
Pilgrim on October 7, 2008 at 9:05 PM
Call Obama on CRA and Dem connection to Freddie and Fannie causing the crisis
church on October 7, 2008 at 9:05 PM
Which one of you is going to bail me out!
\personal responsibility lacking
common sensineer on October 7, 2008 at 9:05 PM
I love you too.
carbon_footprint on October 7, 2008 at 9:05 PM
how about raines?
James on October 7, 2008 at 9:05 PM
So….what about the old people?
anniekc on October 7, 2008 at 9:05 PM
Please, Please…please McCain hit The Emperor on this lack regulation non sense
Lance Murdock on October 7, 2008 at 9:05 PM
The freakin’ MSM started the financial “crisis” 2 months ago just like it does every election where it wants a Dem to replace a Repub incumbent….makes me puke.
ex-Democrat on October 7, 2008 at 9:05 PM
Only in SFW mode…
Ugly on October 7, 2008 at 9:06 PM
McCain should pound him. He is saying Bush and McCain want less oversight. GO GET HIM JOHN!!!
jencab on October 7, 2008 at 9:06 PM
Crack down on Frederick Haines.
Blake on October 7, 2008 at 9:06 PM
Brokaw is wearing his lucky ‘The One’ underoos.
Bishop on October 7, 2008 at 9:06 PM
OH OH “tax cuts” did he really say that?
theeyeman3410 on October 7, 2008 at 9:06 PM
Here we go. Obama blames Bush. McCain needs to hit back on this as soon as Obidiot is finished.
Steve Z on October 7, 2008 at 9:06 PM
Is it me or is Obamas voice quavering?
Guardian on October 7, 2008 at 9:06 PM
He still hasn’t answered the ???
dmarie on October 7, 2008 at 9:06 PM
Obama: Everybody a federal employee.
RBMN on October 7, 2008 at 9:06 PM
Obama solves everything with the first question!
Elect him now!
profitsbeard on October 7, 2008 at 9:06 PM
for the candidate of the future he sure loves talking about the past. terrible answer all he is doing is blaming the rich again.
lavell12 on October 7, 2008 at 9:06 PM
What, no prayers for Ted Kennedy?
John Doe on October 7, 2008 at 9:06 PM
John is so cool….
theeyeman3410 on October 7, 2008 at 9:07 PM
How about cleaning out the entire Left side of the House!
canopfor on October 7, 2008 at 9:07 PM
There goes the Jack Daniels
InTheBellyoftheBeast on October 7, 2008 at 9:07 PM
Energy, spending, fooey, get on the Freddie Fannie connection and CRA corruption of the Dems
church on October 7, 2008 at 9:07 PM
home values?
Over30 on October 7, 2008 at 9:07 PM
McCain is wimping out. If this represents the debate, he is done.
Star20 on October 7, 2008 at 9:08 PM
Yeah, stop spending. California just past a budget a week ago and are already in a budget crisis because the won’t stop spending. 15 billion in the red with 36 billion on illegal aliens.
Blake on October 7, 2008 at 9:08 PM
I’m nervous and a little sick to my stomach over this debate tonight.
Candy Slice on October 7, 2008 at 9:08 PM
ahhhh don’t say “my friends” ahhhhhhhhhhhh
theeyeman3410 on October 7, 2008 at 9:08 PM
Bail out question…to Obama, fluff start, nw real answer. step one..he4 Bribeout…mst insure it works. Slaming golden parachutes…mddle class…tax cuts (impossible) ad then screw with mortages…plugs middle class
McCain…shorter. Notes anger and fear. energy independence, low taxes, no increases…stop spending. Notes debt. Reform.’do something about home values’???? Order sec treasury to buy mortgages and renogiate…expensive….very bad answer.
JIMV on October 7, 2008 at 9:08 PM
Hit the dems Johnny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IrishGirl17 on October 7, 2008 at 9:08 PM
Come on JOHN!!! Obama, Freddie & Fannie!!!!!!!!!!!!
jencab on October 7, 2008 at 9:08 PM
*Sip* and *Sip
Over.
1GooDDaDDy on October 7, 2008 at 9:08 PM
“Not you, Tom” LOL
Pilgrim on October 7, 2008 at 9:08 PM
If McCain doesn’t respond to the charge of “the failed policies of the last 8 years supported by McCain” then this election is lost…
ninjapirate on October 7, 2008 at 9:09 PM
Tom can’t laugh with all the botox….ROFL!
ex-Democrat on October 7, 2008 at 9:09 PM
LOL not you Tom
Ugly on October 7, 2008 at 9:09 PM
McCain is missing a chance to explain who is really responsible for the credit mess.
Pelayo on October 7, 2008 at 9:09 PM
He wants to say Romney!
Nelsa on October 7, 2008 at 9:09 PM
neither answered the guys question.
CapedConservative on October 7, 2008 at 9:09 PM
No, of course, Bambi didn’t nswer the question- he never does.
anniekc on October 7, 2008 at 9:09 PM
O MY GOSH!! McCain is going socialist on us. wtf? buy up mortgages? I aint voting for this geek. they all suck
Roger Waters on October 7, 2008 at 9:09 PM
Obama blames economy on bush and repubs .. mccain does not correct it .. i can’t watch this ..
cgoode777 on October 7, 2008 at 9:09 PM
“Corruption on Wall Street”
Bleh
fossten on October 7, 2008 at 9:10 PM
Guliani
theeyeman3410 on October 7, 2008 at 9:10 PM
My friends! Drink 2X
Plus, Hot Air is slow as crap.
carbon_footprint on October 7, 2008 at 9:10 PM
GAAAH HotAir is refreshing slower than frozen snot!!!
common sensineer on October 7, 2008 at 9:10 PM
for attorney general
theeyeman3410 on October 7, 2008 at 9:10 PM
Vodka and Tonic for me tonight
jp on October 7, 2008 at 9:10 PM
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