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The Third 2008 Presidential Debate (see full video)

16 October, 2008 (01:24) | Barack Obama, John McCain, Republicans, Sarah Palin, debate, democrats, economy, election, election 2008, feminism, government, health, healthcare, news, opinion, politics, recession, roe v. wade, video, women, working moms, youtube | By: Catherine Morgan

Here is the full video of the last presidential debate before the 2008 election. What did you think? Who won the debate?

My thoughts on McCain’s performance

  • McCain hit a home-run with his base, especially the “anti-choice” crowd, and plumbers making over $250,000.
  • McCain pulled a “Sarah Palin” in his avoidance of answering just about every question.
  • In John McCain’s attempt to be “mavericky” – he came off as just plain rude.
  • McCain doesn’t think the “health” of women is important, and has no idea of the true cost of health insurance.
  • John McCain appears to be living within his own stump speech, and not actual reality.

My thoughts on Obama’s performance

  • Barack Obama started off weak, but ended strong.
  • Obama actually answered the questions that were asked.
  • I liked what Obama said about taxes, jobs, and women’s rights.

That’s what I thought.  Well, I have to admit, most of the time I was just thinking

  • This whole election can’t be over soon enough.
  • How bad would I look, if I just pulled all of my hair out right now?
  • Is a lobotomy covered in my health care plan?
  • Why?  Why?  Why?  Why?

So, that’s me.  What did you think?