John McCain’s been saying that Barack Obama plans to fine small businesses who don’t comply with his healthcare plan. It’s not true, so Obama was ready not with a zinger, but with the details of his plan. Hearing the facts of the proposal and not the false characterization of it from his staff seemed to genuinely stun McCain in a very...
McCain’s Strongest Moment in the Debate
The Obama campaign’s overriding theme has been that if you liked the last eight years under George W. Bush, you’ll love the next four under John McCain. So last night, McCain was ready with a zinger. There’s only one problem with what McCain said and today, the Obama campaign’s turned it into an...
New Obama Ad on Healthcare
How good was Barack Obama’s debate performance last night? This morning, he released an ad that does little more than rebroadcast his exchange with McCain on healthcare. It’s devastating: This ad goes beyond an appeal to independent and undecided voters. One would have to believe that there are hard-working Republicans who may feel that McCain...
McCain Refuses to Shake Obama’s Hand (Updated)
Janice noticed this before I did. Once the debate was over, McCain seemed to tap Obama on the shoulder, and when Obama extended his hand, McCain didn’t shake it, directing him instead to Mrs. McCain: It was a perfect end to an evening in which McCain sounded and acted like an old crank. UPDATE: McCain shook Obama’s hand before he refused to shake...
Polls of Uncommitted Voters: Biden Wins
CBS and CNN are both already out with post-VP debate polls. Each shows that Biden won: CNN/OPINION Who Did the Best Job In the Debate? Biden 51% Palin 36% QUESTION Regardless of which candidate you happen to support, who do you think did the best job in the debate – Joe Biden or Sarah Palin? CBS Poll: More Uncommitted Voters Saw Biden As...
