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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I’d love to see that letter Obama wrote.
John Doe on October 7, 2008 at 9:18 PM
Lets not for Jim Johnson your ORIGINAL VP vetter and Rhains is not one of your one key economic adviser. Disgusting.
Lance Murdock on October 7, 2008 at 9:18 PM
Obama touts globalism.
Nelsa on October 7, 2008 at 9:18 PM
Right, Obama did everything except what he’s able to do as a freaking legislator.
DrSteve on October 7, 2008 at 9:18 PM
If he says ‘buy out bad loans’ one more time I’m gonna scream
Over30 on October 7, 2008 at 9:18 PM
Buying up bad loans is not a great idea…
Obama making promises, notes credit problem. Obama now challenging McCain on deregulation…claims Obama noted the problem 2 years ago. Obama spinning. McCain has another opportunity to slam Obama, if he has the guts.
Moderator asking about economy getting worse…Obama denies it. Obama gives Ok answer. McCain notes it depends on what we do. Still on new loans.Short slap at Obama and now onto bromides.
JIMV on October 7, 2008 at 9:18 PM
Obama claims to have sounded the alarm so many times but no one listened. I guess he sucks at leadership.
Blake on October 7, 2008 at 9:18 PM
Why have we not seen the Obama letter to Bernanke?
Nelsa on October 7, 2008 at 9:18 PM
God, McCain is awful with his words tonite
anniekc on October 7, 2008 at 9:18 PM
You are not alone
InTheBellyoftheBeast on October 7, 2008 at 9:18 PM
Obama is doing well.. and I despise him. Clearly he’s doing a better job at answering the questions.
justinok on October 7, 2008 at 9:18 PM
McCain just got knocked on his ass
John Doe on October 7, 2008 at 9:19 PM
BOTH PARTIES!!!!!! YEEEARRGGGH!
fossten on October 7, 2008 at 9:19 PM
“This is a question from you.”
Slip of the tongue?
Typhonsentra on October 7, 2008 at 9:19 PM
McCain is failing so far. He needs to strike hard. EVERY TIME.
dugan on October 7, 2008 at 9:19 PM
This should be McCains opening…
TheKernel on October 7, 2008 at 9:19 PM
Three people with high school degrees. Obama fits right in.
BuckeyeSam on October 7, 2008 at 9:19 PM
McCain needs to call Barry a liar when he lies.
Too low key, too over-rehearsed, too “massage” heavy.
Where the hell is the spirit of Sarah!?
profitsbeard on October 7, 2008 at 9:19 PM
BUSH BAD!
fossten on October 7, 2008 at 9:19 PM
Oh, please! Democrats spend like drunken sailors.
Blake on October 7, 2008 at 9:19 PM
She can’t even read her own writing…smart Voter.
Over.
1GooDDaDDy on October 7, 2008 at 9:19 PM
Drinking hard now with each Bush Bash
InTheBellyoftheBeast on October 7, 2008 at 9:19 PM
This is so tired. Blame Bush!
carbon_footprint on October 7, 2008 at 9:19 PM
You can’t go buying any of that delicious arugla at whole foods! He’s an arse.
anniekc on October 7, 2008 at 9:19 PM
Thanks Brokaw for a selecting a question that BOTH parties are to blame….you piece of crap.
ex-Democrat on October 7, 2008 at 9:20 PM
McCain is getting his ass kicked
sweeper on October 7, 2008 at 9:20 PM
chance for McCain to strike: US Govt needs to cut spending just like (Obama just said) families do!
electric-rascal on October 7, 2008 at 9:20 PM
There has to be a major push, everything we have, to point out all the Obama Lies from debate tommorrow and rest of week.
jp on October 7, 2008 at 9:20 PM
I just got here and over 300 comments already. You guys are hot tonight.
Bob's Kid on October 7, 2008 at 9:20 PM
This stinks. Obama is winning.
Ordinary1 on October 7, 2008 at 9:20 PM
Whah Whah Whah – both party’s fault my bum!!
McCain better name names for this question!!!
Candy Slice on October 7, 2008 at 9:20 PM
The person who has time to respond is generally doing better.
Mr. Party Line here, being typically partisan, not answering her question. Let’s see how we do taking the brakes off this clown car?
DrSteve on October 7, 2008 at 9:20 PM
And that deficit spending will only go further sky high with a Dem Congress and a Dem president.
church on October 7, 2008 at 9:20 PM
Obama: Spend money to fix things = put fire out with gasoline
electric-rascal on October 7, 2008 at 9:20 PM
McCain had better stoke that fire in his belly, but quick.
Ugly on October 7, 2008 at 9:20 PM
Come on Johnny Mac….
SMACK THE SPIT OUT OF HIM!!!!!!!!!!!
IrishGirl17 on October 7, 2008 at 9:20 PM
Mccain should reply: I am not George Bush.
lavell12 on October 7, 2008 at 9:20 PM
Obama is not answering the questions
ConservativePartyNow on October 7, 2008 at 9:20 PM
John,
Don’t let him up from the mat on Fannie and Freddie!!!!
Star20 on October 7, 2008 at 9:20 PM
C’mon, McCain.
And not everyone goes to college.
BuckeyeSam on October 7, 2008 at 9:20 PM
What is Obama saying?
Candy Slice on October 7, 2008 at 9:21 PM
Questioner: “how can we trust you with our money?”
Obama: “Well, you can’t really. Did I mention this is Bush’s fault?”
Pilgrim on October 7, 2008 at 9:21 PM
McCain better wake up and kick Barry’s ass! His election is on the line.
carbon_footprint on October 7, 2008 at 9:21 PM
Obama proposing spending cuts????
CapedConservative on October 7, 2008 at 9:21 PM
There was a freakin war and subprime loan scandal you putz!
The Dems were sleeping with Fannie and Freddie.
Nelsa on October 7, 2008 at 9:21 PM
Urp. I can’t handle this anymore. Gotta switch to the WSOP. McCain isn’t hitting hard enough.
fossten on October 7, 2008 at 9:21 PM
Whenever Obama says “we” I want to puke.
Count me out, Barry.
tehd on October 7, 2008 at 9:21 PM
The surplus when Bush took office is a canard.
.COM bubble burst under Clinton (remember Nasdaq 5000 anyone)…
9/11, two wars. etc…
James on October 7, 2008 at 9:21 PM
Cutting more, Obama? That’s news to me.
common sensineer on October 7, 2008 at 9:21 PM
McCain. Say that you are going to stop Barney Frank and Chris Dodd.
BuckeyeSam on October 7, 2008 at 9:21 PM
Every Obama answer is the same…..sheesh. Says nothing.
ex-Democrat on October 7, 2008 at 9:21 PM
Its really unbelievable watching this guy lie and knowing that NOONE will call him on it.
jimmy the notable on October 7, 2008 at 9:21 PM
McCain needs to work on his counterpounch. It Suck!!
John Doe on October 7, 2008 at 9:21 PM
ok dumb question but I really want to know how come they keep saying they are going to pay the taxpayers back from the rescue package when it’s not like the government is going to write us out a check for this money.
tee866 on October 7, 2008 at 9:21 PM
Bipartisanship. Ugh.
BuckeyeSam on October 7, 2008 at 9:21 PM
Campaign finance reform? Climate change? Bipartisanship? Those are LOSER words McCain!!!
electric-rascal on October 7, 2008 at 9:21 PM
Nooooooooooooooooooooooo. He’s channelin Lindsey Graham.
SouthernGent on October 7, 2008 at 9:22 PM
more bi-partisan blather
pugwriter on October 7, 2008 at 9:22 PM
McCain needs to get personal and quit reading his resume.
Over30 on October 7, 2008 at 9:22 PM
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Nelsa on October 7, 2008 at 9:22 PM
I need more passion from Mc.
Over.
1GooDDaDDy on October 7, 2008 at 9:22 PM
Watch dogs say McCain is the man. Obama. Not so much.
Ordinary1 on October 7, 2008 at 9:22 PM
I wish McCain gave specific examples against The Emperor.
Lance Murdock on October 7, 2008 at 9:22 PM
McCain needs to hit Oblablah hard on his big spending ways
common sensineer on October 7, 2008 at 9:22 PM
McCain needs some fire in his belly. He’s not getting it done.
a capella on October 7, 2008 at 9:22 PM
McCain CANNOT say “I’m Mr. Bi-Partisan of the century” and then say, “I’m going to take on my party”…..sheesh.
ex-Democrat on October 7, 2008 at 9:22 PM
We don’t want to hear that he fought….
We want to see some fight now when it counts
TheKernel on October 7, 2008 at 9:22 PM
McCain need to come out swinging….and he didn’t.
Twice Obama has offered up tax cuts. HOW? How does he do that in lieu of this bailout? McCain just isn’t doing it. He’s just not hammering away.
Bipartisanship? Screw that.
dugan on October 7, 2008 at 9:22 PM
I think McCain is having a microphone issue…or a heart issue…pretty breathless tonite. Not good.
anniekc on October 7, 2008 at 9:22 PM
Let’s see Obama list the offseting spending cuts to his proposed spending.
electric-rascal on October 7, 2008 at 9:22 PM
I just realized what this race boils down to!
Episode 4 Obi-wan Kenobi versus Episode 1 Mace Windu.
Even though Obi-wan is obviously wiser, Mace is more popular because he is smoother and has catch phrases.
Speedwagon82 on October 7, 2008 at 9:23 PM
here goes John he is getting going, go johnny go
lavell12 on October 7, 2008 at 9:23 PM
Ugh…I guess I’ll get back to finishing my bunker now.
Bishop on October 7, 2008 at 9:23 PM
offsetting
electric-rascal on October 7, 2008 at 9:23 PM
*sip*
Over.
1GooDDaDDy on October 7, 2008 at 9:23 PM
Is McCain going to walk out of the building?
Mark1971 on October 7, 2008 at 9:23 PM
New Question…how can we trust either of you with or money?…Great question!!!!
Obama ….silly answer about Bush. Says we must operate within our means and then speaks of new spending. Spending cuts..pretends he is cutting more than spending, a flat lie.
McCain…Systemis broken. Notes his record as a reformer.Notes Obama’s lack of a bipartisan record…record vice rhetoric. better than Obama. 860 billion in new spending. Vtes for all new spending. Billion in pork votes. Look at records and proposals and reform…for serious people McCain wins this one.
JIMV on October 7, 2008 at 9:23 PM
Better John! Kick his ass!
carbon_footprint on October 7, 2008 at 9:23 PM
McCain is a heavy breather…wow. That sounds really creepy.
SouthernGent on October 7, 2008 at 9:23 PM
McCain is invading the personal space of these audience members.. cmon senator. Anyways, he’s taking the attack on Obama which is good.
justinok on October 7, 2008 at 9:23 PM
Ok, now it is starting to look like McCain had a gun in his p;owder puff.
Star20 on October 7, 2008 at 9:24 PM
Drill Baby Drill, but McCain is putting everyone to sleep.
Ordinary1 on October 7, 2008 at 9:24 PM
Can McCain call time-out to get chewed out.
BuckeyeSam on October 7, 2008 at 9:24 PM
And please tell the country that The Emperor would be against drilling anywhere.
Lance Murdock on October 7, 2008 at 9:24 PM
NAME F*CKIN’ NAMES!
People don’t care about these populist platitudes.
Barney f*ckin’ Frank!
Bill f*ckin’ Ayers!
Franklin f*ckin’ Raines!
…..sheesh.
ex-Democrat on October 7, 2008 at 9:24 PM
Not good… McCain re-asking for the 3 “priorities”.
electric-rascal on October 7, 2008 at 9:24 PM
*sip* again.
Over.
1GooDDaDDy on October 7, 2008 at 9:24 PM
damn… Brokaw is a mush mouth, is he drunk ?
redrock on October 7, 2008 at 9:24 PM
Reaching across the aisle… ZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz
electric-rascal on October 7, 2008 at 9:25 PM
McCain is the anchor on this ticket. It’s going to take Wright and Ayers to beat this commie.
John Doe on October 7, 2008 at 9:25 PM
Where’s Palin? Can we insert a substitute?
I thought this was his forum.
Oh crap.
BuckeyeSam on October 7, 2008 at 9:25 PM
STOP DODDERING AROUND THE STAGE JOHN!! sheeeeeeesh
Ugly on October 7, 2008 at 9:25 PM
I’m sad- he just comes off as an old man. An old man who’s nervous and having trouble speaking!
anniekc on October 7, 2008 at 9:25 PM
Ladies and Gentlemen: McCain is off bad tonight.
carbon_footprint on October 7, 2008 at 9:25 PM
Be a perfect time to say he’s for drilling in ANWR.
a capella on October 7, 2008 at 9:25 PM
I had some thought: He sounded that way at the opening to me… (listening, not watching the debate).
electric-rascal on October 7, 2008 at 9:25 PM
come on mac get it together
Tobias2012 on October 7, 2008 at 9:25 PM
Why the hell did he bring up McCain Feingold?
uncivilized on October 7, 2008 at 9:26 PM
Come on John.. start attacking….. your losing so far
theeyeman3410 on October 7, 2008 at 9:26 PM
Hate to be a cynic…but America just tuned out. It’s done. Neither of these guys is worth it (I mean really, is this the best we have to offer?). This is boring to most Americans. And when boring hits the airwaves – Americans vote for “change” – this one’s already done.
dugan on October 7, 2008 at 9:26 PM
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