Debate: Live chat and open thread

posted at 7:05 pm on October 15, 2008 by Ed Morrissey

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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Finally, McCain lands one.

CanadianGuy on October 15, 2008 at 9:11 PM

! Go Mac!

profitsbeard on October 15, 2008 at 9:11 PM

yes mac got him on that finally.

lavell12 on October 15, 2008 at 9:11 PM

YES! SPREAD THE WEALTH AROUND!

surrounded on October 15, 2008 at 9:11 PM

LOL w00t Mac!

Ugly on October 15, 2008 at 9:11 PM

Yes!

carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 9:11 PM

OMG I’m going to by a gun!

FU McCain.

winemkr on October 15, 2008 at 9:11 PM

GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODDDDDDDDD!!!!

electric-rascal on October 15, 2008 at 9:11 PM

Obama shut down…talk about that is a socialist agenda….spell it out!

HornetSting on October 15, 2008 at 9:11 PM

Johns got him on the defense already. Keep it up Johnny boy

johnnyU on October 15, 2008 at 9:11 PM

Oh, he mentioned the Spread the wealth around, good jab! MORE OF THIS!

Bikerken on October 15, 2008 at 9:11 PM

Class warfare hey thats the ticket, now say fuzzy math Barrys numbers don’t compute

dhunter on October 15, 2008 at 9:12 PM

joe the plumber is drunk

custer on October 15, 2008 at 9:12 PM

Joe the Plumber Spreads the Wealth Around!

carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 9:12 PM

Too repetitive.

Getting better. Why would you want to raise anyone’s taxes?

DrSteve on October 15, 2008 at 9:12 PM

mccain finally getting him on taxes.

lavell12 on October 15, 2008 at 9:12 PM

GOOD!: I was afraid he wasn’t going to use the “spread the wealth” bullet.

So, at least he isn’t completely shooting blanks.

LegendHasIt on October 15, 2008 at 9:12 PM

oh brother, the buffy name drop.

surrounded on October 15, 2008 at 9:12 PM

95% BLAH BLAH

common sensineer on October 15, 2008 at 9:12 PM

Evil Oil!!!!!

carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 9:12 PM

joe the plumber vs warren buffett?

custer on October 15, 2008 at 9:12 PM

Sic em Mac!!

Guardian on October 15, 2008 at 9:12 PM

Joe the plumber is not exxon mobil and warren buffet! dumb ass.

HornetSting on October 15, 2008 at 9:12 PM

How do you cut taxes for people who don’t pay taxes. That’s where Joe the Plumber’s money comes in.

RBMN on October 15, 2008 at 9:12 PM

we are talking about joe the plummer not warren buffet.

mccain getting it done so far.

lavell12 on October 15, 2008 at 9:12 PM

Michelle Hussein Obarfy just had a stroke.

Bishop on October 15, 2008 at 9:13 PM

mccain finally getting him on taxes.

lavell12 on October 15, 2008 at 9:12 PM

Yes, via Joe the Plumber. The most famous plumber in America.

CanadianGuy on October 15, 2008 at 9:13 PM

McCain has to hit him on the 95% already.

dugan on October 15, 2008 at 9:13 PM

McCain: Talk about reduce govt spending instead of raising taxes!

electric-rascal on October 15, 2008 at 9:13 PM

but joe did it without your help, Bambi. Why can’t others do the same?

pugwriter on October 15, 2008 at 9:13 PM

Then pay it you bastard!

carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 9:13 PM

What the heck is obama saying?!?!LIE!!!!,…can someone play the video for obama of what he said!?!

christene on October 15, 2008 at 9:13 PM

I thought it was patriotic to pay higher taxes, Senator.

DrSteve on October 15, 2008 at 9:13 PM

WHoa. John taking charge.

johnnyU on October 15, 2008 at 9:13 PM

I like Texas.

BowHuntingTexas on October 15, 2008 at 9:13 PM

***WAVING BS FLAG FRANTICALLY***

Gee, Barry – YOU get to decide who can “afford” to pay a little more? Where do jobs come from? From businesses – so don’t tax the crap out of them.

uncivilized on October 15, 2008 at 9:13 PM

Is it my imagination or does Obama just ramble on and on?!

anniekc on October 15, 2008 at 9:13 PM

Obama really is an unrepentant socialist.

Bikerken on October 15, 2008 at 9:13 PM

OMG Mac seems comfortable for once

Ugly on October 15, 2008 at 9:13 PM

If you lower gov’t spending you could drastically lower taxes, Oblahblah!

common sensineer on October 15, 2008 at 9:13 PM

Corporations don’t pay taxes Barry… Let’s drive up the cost of doing business in America and drive more out… Go McCain, educate Barry..

Sparky on October 15, 2008 at 9:13 PM

YYYYYYYEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSS! CUT BUSINESS TAXES!!!!!

electric-rascal on October 15, 2008 at 9:13 PM

John’s doing pretty good

tee866 on October 15, 2008 at 9:13 PM

Mac cut dumbo off he just said he didn’t mind paying more but Mac was already talkin

dhunter on October 15, 2008 at 9:13 PM

Well, that was better.

dmarie on October 15, 2008 at 9:13 PM

95% my ass

custer on October 15, 2008 at 9:13 PM

Obama wants to spread the cheeks.

roninacreage on October 15, 2008 at 9:14 PM

Hit him on cap gains, he’s proven he can’t defend the hike except on “fairness” grounds.

DrSteve on October 15, 2008 at 9:14 PM

The late, great United States of America. May she rest in peace.

repvoter on October 15, 2008 at 9:14 PM

Our 220 year democracy has run its course – arm yourselves everyone.

jake-the-goose on October 15, 2008 at 9:14 PM

How is Obama going to reduce the deficit by all his hand out programs?

carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 9:14 PM

Obama is vulnerable here – Mac (so far) has missed the mark.

95% is a lie.

dugan on October 15, 2008 at 9:14 PM

OMG Mac seems comfortable for once

Ugly on October 15, 2008 at 9:13 PM

Agreed! And I thought he did well on the hits with taxes!

IrishGirl17 on October 15, 2008 at 9:14 PM

John needs to show he had “fire” in his stomach!!!

theeyeman3410 on October 15, 2008 at 9:14 PM

HA starting to bog down on me now. :(

surrounded on October 15, 2008 at 9:14 PM

McCain is kicking his “you know what”!

Nelsa on October 15, 2008 at 9:14 PM

The “what are you going to cut back” question.

Over/under on Obama not answering it, specifically?

yo on October 15, 2008 at 9:14 PM

tax break to 90% of Americans. 40% don’t pay taxes. WTF?

Guardian on October 15, 2008 at 9:15 PM

Obama: Bailout structured properly = My ACORN buddies get lots of it!

electric-rascal on October 15, 2008 at 9:15 PM

Specifics? Good luck, Bob.

pugwriter on October 15, 2008 at 9:15 PM

Cutting back on promises.. Good question!

Star20 on October 15, 2008 at 9:15 PM

John McCain = Bob Dole

jake-the-goose on October 15, 2008 at 9:15 PM

The 40% that don’t pay taxes?

1.3 trillion in spending!

HornetSting on October 15, 2008 at 9:15 PM

Why is moderator helping Obama??

electric-rascal on October 15, 2008 at 9:15 PM

How can he talk about making sure the Bailout boondoggle is structured properly, that money is already gone!

Bikerken on October 15, 2008 at 9:15 PM

Should have had all the debates sitting down. McCain obviously isn’t comfortable standing for an hour in a half just like I wouldn’t be.

Speedwagon82 on October 15, 2008 at 9:15 PM

O.K., those of you who had “uh” as your word need to call it a night….

anniekc on October 15, 2008 at 9:15 PM

gotta knock out that 95% number fast….

TheKernel on October 15, 2008 at 9:15 PM

Bob Schiefer better than Tom Broke Jaw

carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 9:15 PM

hey Scheiffer, stop helping Obama debate!

common sensineer on October 15, 2008 at 9:15 PM

Joe the Plumber is officially this year’s October surprise.

Cr4sh Dummy on October 15, 2008 at 9:15 PM

this is how he will retract tax cuts….. pay as u go

custer on October 15, 2008 at 9:15 PM

Never heard he supports pay go before makin it up coke head?

dhunter on October 15, 2008 at 9:16 PM

The only programs Obama will cut will involve the military.

m064404 on October 15, 2008 at 9:16 PM

Living above my means?!?!?

Just who the he11 do you think you are?

IrishEi on October 15, 2008 at 9:16 PM

Barry, dear, you’re rambling…

uncivilized on October 15, 2008 at 9:16 PM

Obama is just blabbing

surrounded on October 15, 2008 at 9:16 PM

“it’s just a giveaway”. What do you think your 95% tax cut is?

Over30 on October 15, 2008 at 9:16 PM

The largest disease we need to prevent is SOCIALISM!

electric-rascal on October 15, 2008 at 9:16 PM

My pants are tight.

Bishop on October 15, 2008 at 9:16 PM

Remember everyone,, John McCain finished 5th from the bottom of his class at Annapolis.

He is not intelligent.

jake-the-goose on October 15, 2008 at 9:16 PM

Did obama just say health scare system?

christene on October 15, 2008 at 9:16 PM

John McCain = Bob Dole

jake-the-goose on October 15, 2008 at 9:15 PM

I’ve been saying that for months.

Bikerken on October 15, 2008 at 9:16 PM

The way to get things cut is to VETO everything until the cuts come. Shut down the government. Shut it down for six months if you have to. Do what Bush was never willing to do.

RBMN on October 15, 2008 at 9:16 PM

That man just talked for two minutes and said nothing

johnnyU on October 15, 2008 at 9:16 PM

what?

custer on October 15, 2008 at 9:17 PM

Reduce income taxes on 95% of Americans… by increasing unemployment to 100%?

malclave on October 15, 2008 at 9:17 PM

Obama’s on DEFENSE!

MsUnderestimated on October 15, 2008 at 9:17 PM

“Living above our means” = wanting something better for your kids and grandkids.

uncivilized on October 15, 2008 at 9:17 PM

I like cake.

Bishop on October 15, 2008 at 9:17 PM

Shuttup Sheafer!!

electric-rascal on October 15, 2008 at 9:17 PM

McCain has to hit him on the 95% already.

dugan on October 15, 2008 at 9:13 PM

I watched until McCain refused to refute that claim again. It’s over for McCain by letting that stand. First round knockout.

forest on October 15, 2008 at 9:17 PM

McCain has got to stick to the questions and stop regurgitating the stump stuff at all the wrong times.

yo on October 15, 2008 at 9:17 PM

YYYYESSS – SPENDING FREEZE!!!

electric-rascal on October 15, 2008 at 9:17 PM

John is doing great…

HornetSting on October 15, 2008 at 9:17 PM

spending freeze!!!

palefaced on October 15, 2008 at 9:18 PM

Whats up Bob’s butt? Stick a sock in it and let Mac talk!

anniekc on October 15, 2008 at 9:18 PM

stick to the points John

johnnyU on October 15, 2008 at 9:18 PM

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