Category Archives: 2008 presidential debates

Know What You’re Talking About

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Know What You’re Talking About”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailMy participation in the debate drinking game was suspended for eleven seconds tonight while John McCain’s mouth hung open. In case you missed that, here it is: McCain confused Obama’s health care plan … Continue reading →

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Telegraphing Punches

Posted on October 15, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Telegraphing Punches”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailBoth candidates are telegraphing their punches before the third and final debate. For those without a background in martial arts, “telegraphing” means preparatory motions, expressions, and sounds a fighter gives before an attack. Telegraphing can ‘give … Continue reading →

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Debate Drinking Game

Posted on October 11, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Debate Drinking Game”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailI liveblogged Obama-McCain I and Biden-Palin. I spent Obama-McCain II watching the dial line. Next Wednesday, I’ll be keeping an eye on the dial line again, but I won’t be keeping notes. This debate promises … Continue reading →

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Of Mothers and Donut Holes

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Of Mothers and Donut Holes”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailIf you were wondering why the “dial line” on CNN hit 100% among women while Barack Obama talked about health care in Tuesday night’s debate, I have this to say:BEEP. “AARP Prescription Discount … Continue reading →

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That One

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “That One”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailBeing contrarian, I decided to watch this debate on CNN with an eye on the instant-polling lines of undecided Ohio voters. Some bloggers couldn’t stand it; but after watching the last two debates only to see … Continue reading →

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Biden-Palin: The Day After

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Biden-Palin: The Day After”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailThe consensus among instant polls, newspapers, and local stations is that Biden won the debate. Even former Bush officials say Biden won. The best anyone can say about Palin’s performance is that she didn’t … Continue reading →

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Biden v Palin

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Biden v Palin”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailNote: All times Central Daylight. 8:02 – Ifill is way blue. That’s the bluest jacket ever worn by a human being. 8:03 – Dressed for a funeral, Palin asks Biden if she can call him … Continue reading →

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The Bottom Line

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “The Bottom Line”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailOn this day before the Palin-Biden debate, it’s worth noting the way the polls have swung decisively towards Obama — due mostly to McCain’s disastrous performance over the last ten days, both in the debate … Continue reading →

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The Next Debate

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “The Next Debate”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailToo many Democrats are salivating over the Palin-Biden debate. They ought to be praying for a snoozer. The best case scenario for Democrats is thirty million Americans changing the channel out of sheer boredom. Yes, … Continue reading →

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The Day After

Posted on September 27, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “The Day After”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailOnce again, the pundits are parsing the debate their way. Once again, they completely miss the point: no one wins a presidential debate with ‘facts.’ There are no judges scoring each landed blow like a … Continue reading →

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Debate Liveblog

Posted on September 27, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Debate Liveblog”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailAll times Central. 8:04 – Jim Lehrer brings up Eisenhower and asks the candidates to comment. Obama sets out right away to appeal to the middle class. McCain talks about bipartisanship and then immediately spurts our … Continue reading →