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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Nice
Ugly on October 15, 2008 at 10:29 PM
Bob did a nice job tonight.
fossten on October 15, 2008 at 10:29 PM
Excellent Job Mac!
Guardian on October 15, 2008 at 10:29 PM
Great parting shot on vouchers. Glad he also reminded everybody to check his record…lets see if Barry does that.
surrounded on October 15, 2008 at 10:29 PM
Don’t you eyeball me boy! – Foley
abinitioadinfinitum on October 15, 2008 at 10:29 PM
Odummy:
I will put a chevy in every garage and a chicken in every pot. If you want it I will give it to you.
If not, youre a racist.
Bishop on October 15, 2008 at 10:29 PM
LOL he’s still running against Bush~!
Ugly on October 15, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Clearly, McCain had his best night. Can’t wait to see the Luntz group.
Over30 on October 15, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Last 8 years…Last 8 years… Jeez he sounds like a broken record.
Fires1 on October 15, 2008 at 10:30 PM
annnnnnnnnnnd
YellowDawg on October 15, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Takeaway quote:
“SENATOR GOVERNMENT”
Barry’s new name. So fitting. So Freudian.
IrishEi on October 15, 2008 at 10:30 PM
BArry says Fundamental change in this country. That scares me.
church on October 15, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Barry: Invest=more federal spending
electric-rascal on October 15, 2008 at 10:30 PM
blah blah blah failed Bush policies blah blah blah…
I swear, if I had a nickel…
fossten on October 15, 2008 at 10:30 PM
We’re about to find out exactly how in the tank the media is.
pugwriter on October 15, 2008 at 10:30 PM
It feels so good to laugh again, doesn’t it?
Saltysam on October 15, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Post of the evening:
Strong runnerup:
ROfL!
Let’s ROLL America!
ex-Democrat on October 15, 2008 at 10:30 PM
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He’s a SHE, actually, and I’m not complaining at all about my coverage. I’m complaining about Congress’ coverage – let’s see Barry give up some of his health perks; that’ll bring costs down.
uncivilized on October 15, 2008 at 10:30 PM
McCain FTW tonight
Ugly on October 15, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Bob rocked out. *bows deeply*
“Same old failed…” blah blah blah.
“My entire career…” all 4 years of it.
DrSteve on October 15, 2008 at 10:31 PM
McCain Wins-He was much more genuine.
Nelsa on October 15, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Ugly on October 15, 2008 at 10:30 PM
LOL
Fires1 on October 15, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Still running against Bush.
College for anyone who wants to go? WHAT???
Bishop on October 15, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Barry:
“Aaaaannnd.”
profitsbeard on October 15, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Congrats to McCain for showing up and fighting. I had been demoralized, not so much now. Still, Barry lied his way out of a couple of tough spots tonight.
CanadianGuy on October 15, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Obama: Not quick.
Like a five year plan?
Count to 10 on October 15, 2008 at 10:31 PM
ANNNNNNNNNND
YellowDawg on October 15, 2008 at 10:31 PM
mac – trust
way to get that in
urkel – things i fought for my entire career BS!
Brass Pair on October 15, 2008 at 10:31 PM
You didn’t come into my home Messiah. I couldn’t answer the door when you came. I had one hand gripping a revolver and another gripping a Bible.
hot-heir on October 15, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Good I can stop screaming at my TeeVee.
Over.
1GooDDaDDy on October 15, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Anyone else notice that Barry has had teh last word at each of the debates?
olmojoe on October 15, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Come together…and if you don’t you’re Raaacist.
common sensineer on October 15, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Yea, read Saul Alinsky’s “Rules for Radicals” to see what he says about “change”… then you will know from where Obama speaks.
electric-rascal on October 15, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Go vote Drudge.
carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 10:32 PM
McCain hands down! He dominated every issue.
Connie on October 15, 2008 at 10:32 PM
It’s nice to see John McCain wearing a combat flight suit again. Tango!
Mojave Mark on October 15, 2008 at 10:32 PM
Wow that Michelle has a BIG BUTT.
Jeez.
fossten on October 15, 2008 at 10:32 PM
Obama- I would ask for your
votevotesConservativeLawStudent on October 15, 2008 at 10:32 PM
{{{DRUDGE POLL}}}} WHO WON THE FINAL PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE?…
MCCAIN
76% 27,133
OBAMA
23% 8,054
NEITHER
2% 544
Total Votes: 35,731
carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 10:32 PM
Winner: Joe the Plumber.
Over30 on October 15, 2008 at 10:32 PM
And I believe Joe the Plumber could TAKE Barry…
uncivilized on October 15, 2008 at 10:33 PM
Mac wins.
Anyone who says different is a cad and a fool.
Bishop on October 15, 2008 at 10:33 PM
Obama’s closing statement: “I’d like to thank the Academy…”
surrounded on October 15, 2008 at 10:33 PM
I’m getting a Joe the Plumber haircut tomorrow. LOL
Nelsa on October 15, 2008 at 10:33 PM
I will work every single day, tirelessly, to take your success and give it to those parasites who chose not to work, but to simply take what they do not earn.
Thank you and be sure to vote for me at least 3 or 4 times.
kam582 on October 15, 2008 at 10:33 PM
ABC giving props to McCain and “Joe the plumber”
electric-rascal on October 15, 2008 at 10:33 PM
Columbus, Ohio. The San Francisco of the Midwest.
“Uncommitted” my a**.
yo on October 15, 2008 at 10:33 PM
RAAAACIST!
LOL
olmojoe on October 15, 2008 at 10:34 PM
I liked McCain on this one. I’m sure the polls and MSM will say Obama won, but I felt McCain did great.
El_Terrible on October 15, 2008 at 10:34 PM
McCain by a knockout!
profitsbeard on October 15, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Joe the Plumber can clean my pipes anytime and I am a straight male.
lol
carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Bookend.
CherokeeJack on October 15, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Know who this helps? John McCain. Oh..and KKK members everywhere. /sarc/
hot-heir on October 15, 2008 at 10:35 PM
I have a MILF crush on Nina Easton. I love her too.
Bishop on October 15, 2008 at 10:35 PM
If Barry wins the presidency:
Barry is O.J.
I’m Ron Goldman (r.i.p).
And the jury are the American voters.
Like O.J., it may take a few years, but he’ll be exposed.
Let’s roll.
ex-Democrat on October 15, 2008 at 10:35 PM
Stupid Stepho claiming that McCain’s unprompted broaching subject of Ayers was “McCain’s biggest mistake of the debate”.
electric-rascal on October 15, 2008 at 10:35 PM
So true
abinitioadinfinitum on October 15, 2008 at 10:35 PM
I’m happy. I think John kicked ass big time.
Baphomet on October 15, 2008 at 10:35 PM
Well at least my 180/110 blood pressure can go down now. Too bad I had a stroke and have to type with my feet now.
With any luck my brain will be mush by Jan 20. I wish John had done better.
NightmareOnKStreet on October 15, 2008 at 10:36 PM
LOL….
The Ugly American on October 15, 2008 at 10:36 PM
Oh Boy, the Fox allstars are all down on McCain again. I swear when Brit Hume leaves I’ll never watch them again.
anniekc on October 15, 2008 at 10:36 PM
Bill Kristol is an idiot. Is he still a conservative?
pugwriter on October 15, 2008 at 10:36 PM
Anybody, since I couldn’t watch – please tell me they talked about the Supreme Court? Please?
Jaibones on October 15, 2008 at 10:36 PM
I think McCain did well. It wasn’t nearly as well as he needed it to go though. I didn’t expect a knockout or a home run, but I was hoping for better from McCain.
One point that I think McCain lost on – taxes. He had to, he had to debunk Obama’s tax plan with respect to the 95%. He didn’t do it.
His best debate yet though.
dugan on October 15, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Senator Government!
carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 10:37 PM
What a surprise, Juan Williams gives it to Obama. No tears this time, though.
Obama’s one of those speakers who can go on and on, and you’re left not knowing what he’s actually said; that is, if you haven’t been influenced by the whole “messiah” thing.
TeeDee on October 15, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Jeezzzzz…
Fox people are basically giving it to Senator Government…
uncivilized on October 15, 2008 at 10:37 PM
I almost NEVER feel like I watched the same debate as the chattering class. Ugh.
capitalist piglet on October 15, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Fox sucks says McCain didn’t do enough
dhunter on October 15, 2008 at 10:37 PM
I want to see Nina wearing nothing but that necklace.
Is that racist of me to say?
Bishop on October 15, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Oh yes.
Ugly on October 15, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Did these four on Fox watch the same debate we saw? They’re giving it to Obama.
anniekc on October 15, 2008 at 10:37 PM
McCain LOSES COMPLETELY!!!!
grtflmark on October 15, 2008 at 10:38 PM
McCain had a strong finish.
Borislav on October 15, 2008 at 10:38 PM
Bravo, Bravo!
This does actually make me feel a bit better.
PiggieSez on October 15, 2008 at 10:38 PM
McCain should have said, “Well, I can’t relate to Senator Obama, since I never served on a board with Timothy McVeigh…”
fossten on October 15, 2008 at 10:38 PM
I’m still sober. Not enough “my friends.” Damn you, Hornet.
ManlyRash on October 15, 2008 at 10:38 PM
All O had to do is just lay back on the oars and coast…which is exactly what he did (and given the intense mental retardation of the (now) average american voter, and those who think for them, the MSM) probably means a big win for him…At least McCain fought back on this one, though. I have to give him credit…and also note that at least someone on his staff may even read this site…finally! So I hope I totally get it wrong…and McCain can squeak through or do some of that MoJo he did to Romney during the primary…I am such an optimist that I hate myself…
AUINSC on October 15, 2008 at 10:38 PM
Why does fox have a bunch of wimps in the analysis segement. Did the Fox crew see the same debate I did?
Nelsa on October 15, 2008 at 10:39 PM
Hey LOOK, he is winning the Drudge poll!!!!!!
Too bad he is losing in ever other poll. Christ guys, this is not a fooking football game.
ClassicCon on October 15, 2008 at 10:39 PM
What were these guys watching. seriously
YellowDawg on October 15, 2008 at 10:39 PM
Senator Government!
Senator Government!
Senator Government!
Ugly on October 15, 2008 at 10:39 PM
Fox confuses me. They thought McCain won the last debate but not this one? This one was so much better..
dmarie on October 15, 2008 at 10:39 PM
Oh man watching fox is like watching MSNBC
pugwriter on October 15, 2008 at 10:39 PM
Fox News is ‘ho hum’ unimpressed with mccain.
Am I on Candid Camera or something? What planet is this?
cgoode777 on October 15, 2008 at 10:39 PM
This is crazy.
dmarie on October 15, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Luntz group = Bullshit!!!!!!!!!!!!!
carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Obama was on defence all night long as McCain showed the clear differences between them.
Obama will not be happy man tonight.
DannoJyd on October 15, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Get used to it. Oops, well not completely. Senator Government will be taking it before we can “give it”.
Laura in Maryland on October 15, 2008 at 10:40 PM
McCain owned BHO but to the MSM that means he lost bitterly.
Mojave Mark on October 15, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Tapper for ABC reporting that Obama camp sez McCain “attacks” about Ayers and ACORN will not be liked by the voters.
electric-rascal on October 15, 2008 at 10:40 PM
WTF…what were these people watching?
uncivilized on October 15, 2008 at 10:40 PM
McCain gave a very strong performance tonight, much better than ever. Yes, he could have duked it out and won. But he did come up with some of his own zingers. And he demolished whatever criticism Obama ever tried via “erratic” as McCain proved himself the master of the situation tonight.
GREAT JOB FOR MCCAIN.
maverick muse on October 15, 2008 at 10:40 PM
LOL Brit thinks *Senator Government* was a willful slip of the tongue
Ugly on October 15, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Spot on. Line of the night.
…but not nearly as good as “I have a bracelet too!”
dugan on October 15, 2008 at 10:40 PM
WOW, the people think Obama won ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????WTF
abinitioadinfinitum on October 15, 2008 at 10:40 PM
I don’t see how Obama won this. He never even answered the 2nd question about what they would cut. Only area that McCain was shaky was health care.
Seixon on October 15, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Thank gawd I turned it off right after the debate and didn’t listen to these ELITES blathering.
Let’s roll.
ex-Democrat on October 15, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Who are these “uncommitted” voters on Fox?
Guardian on October 15, 2008 at 10:41 PM
Luntz’s Duntz’s
electric-rascal on October 15, 2008 at 10:41 PM
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