Oct 16 2008
McCain Is Back In The Game
John McCain needed a win last night. A knockout would have been great but McCain put himself back in the game last night. He scored some solid blows to Obama. I for one saw many McCain campaign ads in last nights debate where McCain can clearly point out Obama’s lies and how they grow. I envision Obama with his growing nose- maybe a few leafs thrown in for sport.
McCain wisely pointed out that Obama is not running against President Bush and though Obama speaks well you best listen carefully to his nuanced words.
McCain should have pushed Obama harder on his vote against medical intervention for babies who survive partial birth abortion. That was a huge missed opportunity. But, McCain was able to nail Obama down with definitive statements. McCain can create a commercial clearly showing Obama’s lies.
When Bill Ayers was brought up McCain should have asked Obama something like “if your relationship with Bill Ayers is so benign why do you continue to lie about it?” He should have also asked him “Do you really believe terrorists can be rehabiliated?” When Obama said “yes” (and he would have had to) McCain should have asked Obama if Timothy McVeigh or Osama Bin Laden could be rehabilitated. Obviously Obama would have to say “no.” Obama would then be forced to explain how he determined Ayers rehabiliated and throw in more of Ayers and Dohrns statements which clearly show otherwise.
My favorite part of the debate was Joe the Plumber. When McCain pointed out that Obama wanted to take Plumber Joe’s money and redistribute it to whomever Obama saw fit, Obama compared Plumber Joe to Billionaire Warren Buffet and Exxon. That was hysterical. Like McCain said, “Congratulations Joe! You’re rich.”
On the whole, great job by McCain. Had this man been on stage the last two times Obama would be a punchline.
