- To me the most important issue of the 2008 election happens to be the unstable economy and it's effect on everyone. This economic crisis is getting worse and worse every day. Though the government is trying to amend the situation with a $700 billion bailout plan, even it's having difficulties having just failed to pass in the House of Representatives. This is a very critical issue because the economy is the very foundation upon which people live their good lives. The economy's recent struggles have led to everyone's downfall, as many people are now in debt, some even having to foreclose their houses.
- As for the performance of the candidates during the debates, I believed them to be pretty much equal. Barack Obama and John McCain both performed well in the presidential debate, each holding on by performing very well in their respective strengths, and also hanging on to the issues they are weak on. Thus, I thought the debate was a stalemate. However, the electronic media, in this case the television, showed Obama as being a more charismatic and likable character, whereas McCain looked very old. All in all, I thought Obama did a better job because he was a much better speaker and so he got his ideas out in a much clearer way.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Week 2- Election Post
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I agree that the most important issue is the economy. DOW Industrials has dropped around a thousand plus points, and it fell 778 points in a single day after the House rejected the $700 billion bailout bill on Monday. That’s the biggest loss for Wall Street in a single day in history: $1.2 trillion. The next president, whoever it is, really should respond to the economic crisis immediately.
The candidates, I also felt, performed really well. The media always has something to say about people so of course there would be comments about McCain’s age. McCain did appear to be trying very hard and tad bit nervous, but at least it shows he was willing. Obama seemed more confident and prepared in a sense, but I found the fact that the kept referring to McCain as “John” a big turn off. I was taught that in a debate, you should always respect the opponent and the case he was arguing (and that you’re actually NOT supposed to look at the opponent—which is what McCain I think was trying to do). I’m still undecided on who I support, though.
Your critique upon the debate is pretty much what I concluded after watching it. Although it was basically, as you said, a "stalemate," Obama was more engaging and therefore if I had to choose a winner I would choose Obama
I agree with you about the economy being a big issue and for the most part about the debate. Just because Obama is more interesting to listen to does not mean he knows how to run a country. I mean come on, 75 percent of his votes in congress where left undecided. Do we really want a president who can't make up his mind?
yes, i also agree with your statement, and also one of my great issue that i also worry about is the Economy. I mean if the economy goes really bad and the bill that the congress is trying to get approve to make the troubling financial better before we all experience another Depression.
About the debates, the TV stats show the Obama was up and over all they both did equally fair. However, Obama bombed part of his debate by mentioning attacks on Pakistan which i can't accept at all.
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