Bush wins debate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Barack Obama and John McCain clashed repeatedly over the causes and cures for the worst economic crisis in 80 years Tuesday night. Both Democrat nominee Sen. Barack J. Obama (D-EU) and Republican candidate Sen. John McCain (D-AZ) spent 7-1/2 hours attacking the policies of the Bush Administration. Media observers, as well as viewers polled afterward, indicated the clear winner was President Bush.
Observer Olsen Johnson, of the nearby town of Rock Ridge, who describes himself as an independent, says neither Obama nor McCain resonated with him.
“Didn’t neither one of them fellas tell me a whole lot,” Johnson said. “They come up with all kinds of ways to spend my money, but neither said much about me keeping my money. I’m just tryin’ to figure out which one’s gonna leave me enough to buy groceries.”
“Olsen Johnson is right,” said observer Van Johnson. “They kept tellin’ me how much they wasn’t going to be like George Bush. But, you know what? At least, with George Bush, I know what I’m getting.”
Another viewer, who identified himself only as “Mongo,” summed up the feeling of most of the crowd, saying, “Mongo only pawn in game of life.”
Polling conducted in the hours following the debate showed dramatic losses by both the McCain and Obama camps. Each candidate is now hovering between 20 and 23% support. President Bush gained dramatically by his performance in the debate, with his support just under 30%.
“The only way anyone could win a debate with these two is to not show up,” said Washington Post columnist Charles Krauthammer. “McCain nearly won the first debate with this strategy, but showed up at the last minute. With both candidates running against President Bush, it paved the path for Bush to take the lead in this race.”
If Bush maintains his lead, Republicans would consider it a third term for the 43rd president. However, because the Democrats don’t recognize Bush’s win in 2000, a victory in November would give Bush his 2nd term.
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October 8th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Rasafrassin mrhathwble blurgle fraggle blitzgerrbig!
October 8th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Yeah, that’s right. Since his first term was not legit, per se, it didn’t count. Ole Dubya can run for his 2nd term now.
Instead of “That One,” I think McCain meant “The One.”
October 8th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
Hedy…sorry, Hedley Lamar for President!
October 8th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Okay, so it’s been an hour and no mobys have come in to use another Gabby Johnson quote or even a William J. Lepetomaine,”Can’t you see he’s a ni”.
October 8th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Now if that don’t beat all. Here we take the good time and trouble to slaughter every last Indian in the West, and for what? So we can nominate a president that’s blacker than any Indian. I AM depressed.
October 8th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Thank you, I had begun to lose faith in Amerikkka.
October 8th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
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October 8th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
When asked if she was still supporting Obama after his lackluster performance at the debate last night, Arianna “Von Schtupp” Huffington replied “It’s Twoo, It’s Twoo!”
October 8th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
This is Harvey-grade stuff, Basil. All it needs is a photo with a clever caption.
October 8th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
Debate moderator Brokaw Johnson was overheard whispering an apology to Sen. Obama after the debate. Unnamed sources say the apology was, “Sorry about the up yours, ____.” He then offered the EU Senator an apple pie, while requesting that the apology be kept completely confidential.
October 8th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
“Need any help, Senator McCain?”
“Oh, all I can get.”
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Anyone who references Blazing Saddles is A-OK in my book. This thread rocks.
OT: Why are my posts being moderated? I don’t recall feeding any trolls.
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“There’s no avoiding this conclusion, our town is turning into shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiite.”
October 8th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
(never mind on the mod thing; it worked this time)
October 8th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
I’m confused. Was the Krauthammer quote real? It actually sounds like something he might write…
[Ed: No, Krauthammer didn't say that. But I appreciate the compliment. - B.]
October 8th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Somewhat off-topic, I guess: Obama’s a commie. Duh.
October 8th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
How can they have better numbers than Congress when they are Congress?
October 8th, 2008 at 6:57 pm
“This note is legal tender for all debts, public and private”
The loser.
October 8th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Do you suppose Sheriff Bark is wiley enough to reinvent the candygram?
When asked why RockRidge is so central to the debates, Mongo reportedly said, “Don’ know. Has to do with where NYSE go.”
October 8th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
“Barack J. Obama (D-EU)” Europe ?
[Yes. - B]
October 8th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
I love all the extra touches you added on this one, Basil. “Sen. Barack J. Obama (D-EU) and Republican candidate Sen. John McCain (D-AZ)” were both very clever touches, as was “McCain nearly won the first debate with this strategy, but showed up at the last minute.”
The only thing I’m confused about is, what’s the J stand for in Barack J. Obama?
["Hussein" - B]
October 9th, 2008 at 3:07 am
We’ve gotta protect our phoney baloney jobs, gentlemen!
I laughed on so man levels. One of the best posts I’ve read on any website, ever.
October 9th, 2008 at 10:52 am
I didn’t get a “harumph” outta that guy!
Give “The One” a “harumph”!!
You better watch your a**…