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The experts said this was John McCain's last best chance to turn the tide. The election has been going Barack Obama's way, and his republican rival needed a big win in the third and final debate. Did Sen. McCain get it? The polls say one thing, but do the pundits agree?
The Polls
According to a national poll that CNN conducted after the debate, 58% of people felt Barack Obama won the debate, while 31% felt that John McCain performed better. The poll also indicates that the majority of people polled felt Obama would do a better job on the economy, health care, and taxes. Additionally, those polled felt Obama was more likable and the stronger leader.
While CNN's poll suggests an Obama landslide, the folks at Politico have different results. According to an "exclusive survey" of undecided voters, 49% of folks felt Sen. Obama won, while 46% believed Sen. McCain could claim victory. Politico notes that the 3-point difference is within the poll's margin of error.
CBS News conducted its own poll of uncommitted voters and found that Barack Obama won the third debate by a wide margin: 53% believed that Sen. Obama was stronger while 22% sided with Sen. McCain. A full 25% thought it was too close to call. It wasn't all bad news for McCain, though. According to the poll, more uncommitted voters trust the Arizona senator to handle a crisis.
The Pundits
ABC analyst (and former Bill Clinton aide) George Stephanopoulos wrote that this was McCain's best effort, but that Obama was still the victor. Stephanopoulos credited Obama's ability to stay cool and not grow exasperated during his opponent's attacks.
Fox News asked a collection of in-house experts who won the debate, and the opinions were...well...fair and balanced. Some felt that McCain was feisty (in a good way) and proved that he is ready for a fight. Others believed that McCain didn't score the huge hit he needed to stop Obama's momentum.
Time's Mark Halperin graded both candidates on style, substance, offense, and defense. The columnist felt Obama did well (he earned a "B"), but that McCain bested him in all areas. The Maverick scored an A-.
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Posted by wsb1950@sbcglobal.net | Thu, October 16, 2008, 8:22 am PDT
I watched the entire debate last night and i am convinced that Senator McCain does not get it.He consistently attempted to Irk senator Obama into some type of tit for tat shouting match.Fortunately,Senator Obama cooly deflected the garbage that Senator McCain spewed towards him.Particularly,McCains comments about the redistribution of wealth in this country.That to me seems to be the underlying problem in tis country.The folks that have allthe resources and privelages do all that they can to prevent other citzens from sharing in the wealth.Senator Obama is to be congratulated for his vision to level the playing field.
Wayne B.
Detroit,Mi.
Posted by markmark8772000 | Thu, October 16, 2008, 9:13 am PDT
im voting for Mcain he did a great job in the debate senator Obama plans sound nice but he is going to raise taxes and the most important thing Obama said he choose to be with warren buffit and joe biden and other becasue he has no leadership he is not a leader and he is going to get advice from people that has no leadership but words what this country needs a leader and Mcain is a leader
Posted by marianastachnik | Thu, October 16, 2008, 10:20 am PDT
Once again Senator McCain sounded irritated, disrespectful, capricious and far away from being presidential. He was rude enough to leave the stage leaving his wife far behind him. Man does not even care to show respect for his wife!!!
In these trying times we need a leader who is poised, has eloquence, composed temperament, and an ability to argue respectfully. Senator Obama projects all these qualities.
Senator McCain practices tantrum tainted argument style which is not appropriate for the President for our country.
Posted by jjerel1953 | Thu, October 16, 2008, 1:01 pm PDT
THINK...Who recalls the JFK assination? Who did America end up having as our leader? LBJohnson... I'll admit JFK was great Presode...but unfortunately we lost him. comparison as a lesson... Now,...consider MaCaines age...and the pressures being a President...combine them together and realize that with the pressure.. it also has cause a possible cause of a heart attack...then WHO would we ve having as our President? Sarah? I don't think so... I'm thinking ahead..the what ifs....I believe Obama has the future in his hands . Not the ol' geezer McCaine. He lives on the old dirt road. I'd prefer to stay on the paved road to tomorrows in front of us.
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