Debate: Live chat and open thread
posted at 7:05 pm on October 15, 2008 by Ed Morrissey
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Tonight we have the final presidential debate for the 2008 cycle, and if you’re in the Twin Cities area, we have some party ready for you! AM1280 The Patriot will host a debate party at Trocadero’s in Minneapolis tonight. The Northern Alliance Radio Network will emcee an evening of fun and politics, including my radio partner Mitch Berg, Power Line, SCSU Scholars, and Fraters Libertas. We’ll have free appetizers and a cash bar. The debate goes from 8pm CST to 9:30pm CST and doors will open around 7:30pm. Admission is free – but please RSVP at the handy AM1280 RSVP Page so we can plan accordingly.
You won’t miss anything at Hot Air, either, if you’re not able to make it to the party. We’ll have a live chat room running during the debate, with Jazz Shaw and Lady Logician moderating a cast of thousands — literally! Since the live streaming has interfered with the operation of the blog for some Hot Air readers, we’ll skip that and stick with the chat room.
I’ll also make a post-debate appearance on the Hugh Hewitt show at 10:30 CT to discuss the night’s events and their implication for the election. And yes, I shamelessly recycled the first two paragraphs of this post from my pre-debate analysis. I’m all about efficiency, baby!
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Obama spouting BS
electric-rascal on October 15, 2008 at 10:03 PM
OMG Obama is screwed. I can’t wait for the official analysis of this ramble.
Ugly on October 15, 2008 at 10:03 PM
Speaking of CNN they have the reaction graph at the bottom of the screen again. Supposedly hooked up to Ohio “uncommitted voters”. Which probably means they’re all wearing their orange ACORN shirts.
Big dip into the red when John said “Joe, my (plumber) friend…” and it has stayed there right thru Canada & England. Now bario took over talking to Joe and the graph is on the rise… way up. Now lets talk about Sen McCains plan, needle drops to middle. John needs a strong finish. And he can’t “out-entitle” the king of the give-a-ways.
NightmareOnKStreet on October 15, 2008 at 10:03 PM
Big difference Odummy, the government shouldnt be covering everyone you assbucket.
Bishop on October 15, 2008 at 10:03 PM
BO is lying like a rug !!!!
theeyeman3410 on October 15, 2008 at 10:03 PM
so, Joe makes too much to keep it and should be taxed, but doesnt make enough to mandate the health care ??? WTF is he talknig about ?
palefaced on October 15, 2008 at 10:03 PM
This just in from PMSNBC…..”The One” Hits a Home Run Tonight!
ohiorebel on October 15, 2008 at 10:03 PM
I just want my son to be able to have an breath-a-lizer…er… inhalator.
carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 10:04 PM
Hey, Joe, you’re rich! Congratulations!
profitsbeard on October 15, 2008 at 10:04 PM
Git em Mac!
Guardian on October 15, 2008 at 10:04 PM
LOL poor Joe.
surrounded on October 15, 2008 at 10:04 PM
Good Attack McCain!!
electric-rascal on October 15, 2008 at 10:04 PM
IMO Obama is too crafy and sneaky with his words that hes used this to deflect much of the shrapnel sent his way. The hard-core republicans are loving it, but average Joe (not the plumber) isn’t going to see through it. Obama is just more articulate and a very effective liar. McCain’s only hope is to corner him on something and then use it to build a narrative.
tflst5 on October 15, 2008 at 10:04 PM
This is the first debate that I’ve been proud of John. He’s not as smooth as The Messiah, but damnit, I like him!
Star20 on October 15, 2008 at 10:04 PM
Joe Six Pack and Joe the Plumber = In
Joe Biden = Out
carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 10:04 PM
joepub on October 15, 2008 at 10:04 PM
LOL, Mac is hitting Obacky on “government choosing your plan”.
Bishop on October 15, 2008 at 10:05 PM
And don’t forget, no need to pay your mortgage anymore. Let Barry pick that one up.
Oh yeah, I’m looking for an all-cash business venture too….anyone? Bueller?
Let’s roll!
ex-Democrat on October 15, 2008 at 10:05 PM
Hmmm, I think McCain is doing pretty good. Joe the Plumber is getting famous! LOL.
jewells45 on October 15, 2008 at 10:05 PM
How dare McCain suggest we can decide for ourselves!
electric-rascal on October 15, 2008 at 10:05 PM
Obama’s plan is more like color re-distribution. He want’s to take all the green from the white and the yellow and give it to the brown causing us to see red.
Bikerken on October 15, 2008 at 10:05 PM
LOL Senator Government!
carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 10:05 PM
I will keep my fingers crossed and hope that it is proven that BO is not a natural citizen.
sheebe on October 15, 2008 at 10:05 PM
Senator Government!!!
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on October 15, 2008 at 10:05 PM
Senator Government.
Awesome.
yo on October 15, 2008 at 10:05 PM
“Senator government”
I love it!!!!
progressoverpeace on October 15, 2008 at 10:05 PM
Senator Government! LOL!!!!!
dugan on October 15, 2008 at 10:05 PM
John should talk about how awful the gov’t handles other programs like Medicare/Veteran’s Hospitals, etc. Is this the kind of burden we need when we’re too sick to fight?
NightmareOnKStreet on October 15, 2008 at 10:05 PM
My health insurance costs me $780.00 per year. That’s for my wife and me. It’s part of my retirement package and I want the government to leave it alone! I worked for it, it’s mine and I like it!
Oldnuke on October 15, 2008 at 10:05 PM
“Senator Government”
Truer words were never spoken!!!!!!!!!!!
IrishGirl17 on October 15, 2008 at 10:05 PM
McCain is on fire.
Ronnie on October 15, 2008 at 10:05 PM
Senator Government… if it was a slip, it was accurate…
CC – BHO: “my Muslim faith”
CapedConservative on October 15, 2008 at 10:05 PM
Senator Government!!!!!!1
YellowDawg on October 15, 2008 at 10:05 PM
“Senetor Government”. Perfect!
Over30 on October 15, 2008 at 10:05 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Mac just called him “Senator Government.”
Classic.
Bishop on October 15, 2008 at 10:05 PM
LOL Sen Gov’ment!! Awesome Freudian slip!!!!!!!!
Ugly on October 15, 2008 at 10:05 PM
Damn, I hate this ustreamTV bog down. (pardon the language)
LegendHasIt on October 15, 2008 at 10:06 PM
Oh, I don’t know…”Senator Government” sounds pretty appropriate to me…
uncivilized on October 15, 2008 at 10:06 PM
Yay Mac. We want SMALLER government!!!
IrishEi on October 15, 2008 at 10:06 PM
He’s got him on the ropes….big government…
Oh yeah, and the system locked up…
Obama knows Colombia….and its most expensive export!
HornetSting on October 15, 2008 at 10:06 PM
Senator Government, I love it.
church on October 15, 2008 at 10:06 PM
BWWWAAAHHHHAHAHAH!!!
“Senator Government”
Freudian Slip.
Damiano on October 15, 2008 at 10:06 PM
obama is giving speeches and ignoring mccain.
lavell12 on October 15, 2008 at 10:06 PM
bo is right on the employer provided coverage, not good.
bo says we can keep our current insurance, i like that.
Conservative but bo plan sounds better, not like hillay sociaism
Tobias2012 on October 15, 2008 at 10:06 PM
senator government! LOL! I love that ;)
dead-duck on October 15, 2008 at 10:06 PM
ABORTION!
Bishop on October 15, 2008 at 10:06 PM
why would companies choose to keep healthcare if the gubmint will pick up their employees?
common sensineer on October 15, 2008 at 10:06 PM
I hope McCain raises issue of states’ rights.
electric-rascal on October 15, 2008 at 10:06 PM
John moved the needle way up talking about keeping your own health care. Now Bario tries to get back in there but the needle is at the halfway and doesn’t come up.
NightmareOnKStreet on October 15, 2008 at 10:07 PM
Winner: Senator McCain
Loser: Senator Government
lol
carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 10:07 PM
Hands can’t be laid on the Obama man, the flim flam man.
His mind may be in the clouds and his talk may be make believe.
Oh lord, the man’s a fraud, he’s a flim flam man. But he’s so cagey, he’s a flim flam man.
Hands can’t be laid on the Obama man, the flim flam man.
He’s wrapped up in a big beautiful box making out like he’ll give you more gifts than Santa Claus.
Oh lord, the man’s a fraud, he’s a flim flam man. But he’s such a fox, he’s a flim flam man.
Everybody wants him, the Germans and the Brits, and all the Hollywood elites he does disarm.
Oh yeah, the beautiful gent, you know he’ll leave you with hardly a cent.
But he’ll pay your rent with his charm.
Hands can’t be laid on the Obama man, the flim flam man.
His plans may be up his sleeve and his talk may be make believe.
Oh lord, the man’s a fraud, he’s a flim flam man. But he’s so cagey, he’s an artist.
But he’s such a fox, he’s a flim flam man.
Don’t believe he can be floored, he’s a flim flam man.
MB4 on October 15, 2008 at 10:07 PM
“Senator Government”. What a great faux pas. Or Freudian slip.
phineas on October 15, 2008 at 10:07 PM
Abortion, why does this stupid question come up every god damn debate!!?? No one president is ever going to outlaw abortion! Never going to happen!
Bikerken on October 15, 2008 at 10:07 PM
Senator Government, Thats Rich
Guest1.1 on October 15, 2008 at 10:07 PM
chill! Barry will take care of us all./s
custer on October 15, 2008 at 10:07 PM
Hit him on the live baby. HIT HIM MAC HIIIIIIIT HIIIIIM
Bishop on October 15, 2008 at 10:07 PM
Mcain:I am a Federalist!
Nelsa on October 15, 2008 at 10:07 PM
“Senator Government” !
Sigmund Freud says: Perfect!
profitsbeard on October 15, 2008 at 10:07 PM
Gang of 14?!
eaglescout1998 on October 15, 2008 at 10:08 PM
He didn’t mean to say it, but Senator Government was perfect. Sound like a commercial or two down the road.
olmojoe on October 15, 2008 at 10:08 PM
The unraveling of the employer bases insurance. Sounds good to me.
Count to 10 on October 15, 2008 at 10:08 PM
JM: Abortion should rest with the states. Good point. He’s not looking to make abortion illegal. I hope he stresses that.
NightmareOnKStreet on October 15, 2008 at 10:08 PM
From now until the election I shall refer to Obama as Senator Government
carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 10:08 PM
Good mention McCain (about consequences of electing a president and SCOTUS appointments) but the significance goes over most peoples heads.
electric-rascal on October 15, 2008 at 10:08 PM
Excellent supreme court answer john!!
anniekc on October 15, 2008 at 10:08 PM
have to bring up live birth abortion Mac
jp on October 15, 2008 at 10:09 PM
Dirty ass bitch smiling…Obarky you are an ass
Bishop on October 15, 2008 at 10:09 PM
barry laughs too much
custer on October 15, 2008 at 10:09 PM
Well done, John. Why the hell does Bob keep trying to ram words down McCain’s mouth?
Damiano on October 15, 2008 at 10:09 PM
And that scares the shit out of me.
I don’t want Senator Government to win.
carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 10:09 PM
i thought abortion was above your pay grade?
lavell12 on October 15, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Okay John….Barry just opened the door to talk about abortion!
Hit him on it!!!!
IrishGirl17 on October 15, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Tobias, with respect, Obama’s wrong. You can only keep your employer-provided coverage if your employer opts to keep offering it rather than taking the “pay” in the “play or pay,” paying the as-yet unspecified payroll tax amount and foisting you off on the government plan. Lewin Group did an analysis of Edwards’ p-or-p plan and said tens of millions would be dropped from their employer-provided plans.
DrSteve on October 15, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Here’s your chance, John…hit him on the Born Alive Protection Act!!
IrishEi on October 15, 2008 at 10:10 PM
WOW,..obama is so full of crap!!! obama is 110% PRO-ABORTION!!
christene on October 15, 2008 at 10:10 PM
I bet custom bumper stickers are being ordered at this very moment.
Ugly on October 15, 2008 at 10:10 PM
What is constitutional right of a fetus, Barry?
electric-rascal on October 15, 2008 at 10:10 PM
He is stupid
baldilocks on October 15, 2008 at 10:10 PM
There is no right to privacy in the Constitution. And you were a law professor?
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on October 15, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Obama. Master of the non-answer
anniekc on October 15, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Privacy = killing babies?
I love that argument.
carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 10:10 PM
moral issue, but i am ok with killing babies…..says barry
custer on October 15, 2008 at 10:10 PM
PM
Good one. So, you and Bario gonna be spinnin’ disks after Nov. 5th, good to know.
NightmareOnKStreet on October 15, 2008 at 10:10 PM
The supreme court is supposed to interpret the constitution…you know that document that your kind crap on, Obama.
Right to kill?
HornetSting on October 15, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Now would be a good time to bring up the “present” votes.
eaglescout1998 on October 15, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Roe v. Wade hangs in the balance, but I’m not for a litmus test.
…Riiiight
common sensineer on October 15, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Obama, against democracy.
Count to 10 on October 15, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Obippy says no to state rights choosing abortion.
Oh oh.
Bishop on October 15, 2008 at 10:10 PM
No, thanks – I realize I’m supremely blessed to have the benefits I have. I also realize that as a blue collar Federal employee, I don’t have nearly the elaborate health care plan that members of Congress enjoy. And, I realize that I pay more for mine than they do for theirs.
My point is simply this – Obama claims that under his plan, the healthcare provided will be the same as that enjoyed by Federal employees – I only wonder which category that would be.
uncivilized on October 15, 2008 at 10:10 PM
McCain may fear to tread on this liberal sacred ground…
electric-rascal on October 15, 2008 at 10:11 PM
So true. But one presidential “hope”ful wants to make infanticide legal. That’s huge.
ErinF on October 15, 2008 at 10:11 PM
He’s got some nerve talking about the First Amendment, the way he’s been running his campaign.
capitalist piglet on October 15, 2008 at 10:11 PM
Obama:I wouldnt use a litmus test BUT……
Nelsa on October 15, 2008 at 10:11 PM
BOOOOORING.
fossten on October 15, 2008 at 10:11 PM
Talk 2nd Adm. Johnny
Over.
1GooDDaDDy on October 15, 2008 at 10:11 PM
Oh… we’re back to fairness eh Barry?
electric-rascal on October 15, 2008 at 10:11 PM
Obama is trying to spin away from abortion!!!!!!!
IrishGirl17 on October 15, 2008 at 10:11 PM
“It was a trial lawyer’s dream”
Nice.
yo on October 15, 2008 at 10:11 PM
Here it comes….
electric-rascal on October 15, 2008 at 10:12 PM
OOH kill him on what you each pay your female staffers, John!
olmojoe on October 15, 2008 at 10:12 PM
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