John McCain Doesn’t Get a Game-Changer Against Barack Obama
Last night's debate was hardly the game-changer that John McCain so desperately needs and that I discussed in this space earlier. His performance improved over the first debate but not enough to woo the considerable number of supporters from Barack Obama's camp that he would need to turn around his meltdown in the polls.
From where I sit, there are only two possible game-changing scenarios that could help McCain retake the support he needs to win the election less than four weeks from now. One would be the failure of young voters to turn out, coupled with white voters lying to pollsters (telling them they will vote for Obama but, when they get into the polling booth, voting for McCain). The other would be a huge international terrorist event or near event to divert attention from America's economic woes. But as each day passes and investors get increasingly spooked, the less likely it becomes that Americans will be diverted from the economy, stupid (to quote the famous Clinton campaign saying).
Of course, it's not over until it is over. And game-changers do happen at the last minute. But this ping-pong match of a presidential race seems every day to be morphing more and more into a fait accompli.
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America, listen up, one candidate is talking about continuing the current war for 100 years, while the other is talking about bringing the soliders home. Stop looking at this war as if we are quitting if we come home. These people live to die -roadside bombs, humans wearing bombs. I know you ask yourself every once and awhile why are we over there.
Someones retaliation for a threat made on their dad? Weapons of mass destruction? This war is costing this country billions. Also, how many of our allies whose land/air/sea we protect are alongside our soldiers
Regardless of who is elected this country is in a mess. It is not totally George W."s fault, remember a lot of laws/policies are passed or not passed by our elected officials. Also, we are a country of people who want it all-three car garage, $500,000 homes, consumers of energy/water and hoarders. Most of the stores we shop at offer energy reducing tips, books, and devices and why are not using them? Because it is someone elses responsibility. How many of us recycle?
As far as the comment concerning Russia. I served during the cold war, of course since we did not serve during an actual conflict we are not warranted the same respect-but we were better trained in the event. We were on READY. Anyway, Russia's demeanor is unchanged-they want to be the SUPER POWER. WATCH THEM.... WATCH ALL OF THEM...
Remeber this administration wanted to listen in on our phone calls and internet activity.
One final comment America do your homework, we need to stop being so divided. There are hardworking, educated, non-drug using/non-carjacking/non-dead beat African Americans. Instead of listening to the likes of Sarah Palin who is a "nominee" for VP., smear Obama who was elected as the Democratic candidate (big difference) think about who you want to represent this country. There is a lot of housekeeping that needs to be done here and abroad.
Obama's attacks against McCain
I am pretty sick of hearing all the negative media about both sides. However, I noticed when McCain asked Obama and other members to put their differences aside and come together as a united team to save our economy the other week, Obama was all too eager to use that as a negative platform against McCain. I think most American's are ready for the election to be over with and move forward.
I for one and tired of hearing the negatives and want a president with some strong leadership and experience. I think age is not the issue, but experience in foreign politics and providing safety to our men and women in uniform who are still on foreign soil protecting the innocent is the issue. McCain is a Veteran and knows first hand what it would be like if we were to fight this war in our own back yard. I shudder to think how Barack Obama would handle such an issue. We can't always play nice in the sandbox! I hope that no one wants "war", but make no mistake; if push comes to shove, we must have a leader who is not afraid to step up and say enough is enough and "go get em". We can't lay down and let our enemy destroy American's and everything the American Flag stands for in this country. I support John McCain and wish him the best in this presidential election. If asked the question "Do you support everything either candidate believes?" the answer would be no. In politics that is the issue, we as Americans must choose which candidate holds the most cards in favor of the American people and is not afraid to put God first. I think John McCain does and therefore, he deserves vote and yours!
McCain and military
John Kerry had superior military experience over President Bush. The 'vote for the veteran' theory of (Gail from TX) would be interesting to test - Gail, did you vote for Kerry?
Also Al Gore had in-country service in Vietnam; Bush did not. Jimmy Carter had submarine experience; Reagan never left California. Deciding that military experience counts in the years your candidate has that experience, and doesn't count in the years he doesn't, is hypocritical.
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