Not meant to be disrespectful, and not said in anger. But/and Mr. Lehrer is in his eighth decade and his memory of the past, especially would be valuable in a book [more books], say. He had a great run striving daily to be before much of the public. He has a lot of laurels. Though he is no longer news anchor at PBS, he said he 'reluctantly agreed' to moderate this debate. That … [Read more...] about Jim Lehrer: Fresh new wonderful way of debate…. wasnt.
KitchenAid USA in Damage Control Mode Over Tweet Mocking Obama’s Dead Grandmother
KitchenAid USA is in damage control mode after a tweet from their official Twitter account mocked President Obama's dead grandmother, Madelyn Lee Payne Dunham, during the presidential debate, saying she's lucky to have died before he ascended the presidency. Um, people are already saying they won't support KitchenAid in the future over this. KitchenAid USA issues … [Read more...] about KitchenAid USA in Damage Control Mode Over Tweet Mocking Obama’s Dead Grandmother
Damage Control for Obama After Lackluster Debate
Damage control for Obama after lackluster debate (via AFP) Mitt Romney tore into Wednesday's first presidential debate with the driving passion of a man who thinks he is losing an election. President Barack Obama appeared every inch the battered incumbent, drained by four painful years, apparently playing it safe because -- until Wednesday at least -- he … [Read more...] about Damage Control for Obama After Lackluster Debate
Etch-a-sketch Debate
Daniel Larison: If a viewer didn’t trust Romney coming into the debate, he said nothing to change that, but he didn’t make any major errors that can be used against him later. He is an unlikable candidate, and more people will still view him that way, but he didn’t make things any worse for himself. I think that's about right so Romney didn't lose the debate but it was … [Read more...] about Etch-a-sketch Debate
Romney-Obama Debate- Controlling Health Care Costs
The first debate between President Obama and Governor Romney had both of them agreeing on an aspect of health care that has not really received enough attention. Both of them used as examples the Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic models of delivering health care for providing high quality at reasonable cost. However, neither of them emphasized that the reason costs are … [Read more...] about Romney-Obama Debate- Controlling Health Care Costs
Debate Surprise: The President Unites the Country
The President’s failure is certified by instant polls and the stunned response of admirers from Chris Matthews to Andrew Sullivan, beyond any hope of salvation by campaign spinners. His collapse recalls the disaster of 1960, when sitting Vice-President Richard Nixon ended up looking weak and ineffectual in the first televised debate ever, being lectured and dominated by an … [Read more...] about Debate Surprise: The President Unites the Country
Ol’ Mitt Goes All “CEO Fire” For The Win
That's right Mitt! Ol' chap. Ol' boy. Smile away! You deserve it. And chalk a victory to the CEOs in constant struggle in debate circles when CEOs and Professors debate each other. Well that is stretching it (and how loopy is a CEO vs. Professor constant debate struggle, eh?). Nevertheless Mitt Romney channeled some CEO Fire to extinguish Professor Barack Obama's … [Read more...] about Ol’ Mitt Goes All “CEO Fire” For The Win
Romney’s Personality Shift
WASHINGTON -- The strangest aspect of Wednesday night's debate was Mitt Romney's decision to change his tax policies on the fly. Having campaigned hard on a tax proposal that called for $5 trillion in tax cuts, he said flatly that he was not offering a $5 trillion tax cut. "I don't have a tax cut of the scale that you're talking about," Romney said, even though that is … [Read more...] about Romney’s Personality Shift
Hands Down Mitt Romney Won The Presidential Debate Last Night
Last night was a very very good night for Mitt Romney. When you have Chris Matthews asking, "Where was Obama last night?" You know it was bad for Obama. Mitt was commanding and smart. Here is Chris Matthews having a bit of a meltdown. Last night on twitter was fun for us conservatives, but imagine our surprise when Liberal comedian Bill Maher, who has donated $1 million … [Read more...] about Hands Down Mitt Romney Won The Presidential Debate Last Night
U.S. Presidential Debate: Pro-Obama Media Suffers Major Defeat (Le Figaro, France)
What is the takeaway from last night's debate between President Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney? Le Figaro columnist Pierre-Yves Dugua writes that the big winners were Mitt Romney and the debate format, which he calls 'clear and informative.' And the big loser? The establishment media that has strongly favored President Obama and which so dislikes Romney. For Le … [Read more...] about U.S. Presidential Debate: Pro-Obama Media Suffers Major Defeat (Le Figaro, France)
Opposing Some Government Is Not Opposing All Government (or vice versa)
This is a reworking of an earlier post but I thought it would be fun weekend conversation. Often when we get a debate between the big government/small government positions I see someone who supports the big government side come up with “well you oppose big government so you must refuse taking benefit X”. I must confess that I’ve never seen the logic to that … [Read more...] about Opposing Some Government Is Not Opposing All Government (or vice versa)
‘Reforms’: Will India-US Relations Suffer?
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government has created a serious political crisis by introducing a slew of controversial "economic reforms" to "save the crisis-ridden economy". The entire Opposition has risen as one to protest against the reforms that would allow the entry of "predatory major foreign investors in sensitive sectors." (See here...) The Congress-led UPA … [Read more...] about ‘Reforms’: Will India-US Relations Suffer?
Initial Polls, Media Debate Consensus: Romney Won Big, Obama Lost Big (News Media and Blog Roundup)
The first Presidential debate of campaign 2012 is over and it's time for a raging prevailing conventional wisdom to be swept under the rug (and quietly not mentioned) again. The emerging consensus among new and "old" media, non-spin analysts, and snap polls of views is that Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney won the first Presidential debate ..big , President Barack … [Read more...] about Initial Polls, Media Debate Consensus: Romney Won Big, Obama Lost Big (News Media and Blog Roundup)
Mitt Romney Stood Toe to Toe with the President and Won
WASHINGTON - Voters decide who wins debates and last night was only the first, but President Obama could have closed it out, but instead he phoned it in and let Mitt Romney back into the race. Mitt Romney prepared, came in ready, handled Obama respectfully, and from the start played the empathy card showing concern for voters, while President Obama looked down, with the top … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney Stood Toe to Toe with the President and Won
Like a Boxing Match: First of 3 Rounds. Outcome Round #1: Romney 10, Obama 9
In tonight's powder-puff and patta-cake boxing match between the unbeaten Commander and the Great White Hope (it's a moniker from the history of boxing), there was no shutdown, no knockdowns, no clinching (but a whole pile of clichés), no demolishing. By end of Round 1 debate: there was no one who could enthusiastically be called The Presser, The Mountain or Earthquake. (all … [Read more...] about Like a Boxing Match: First of 3 Rounds. Outcome Round #1: Romney 10, Obama 9
The Best Presidential Debate Analysis for the Money
The Best Presidential Debate Analysis for the Money Tonight's debate was first and foremost boring. PBS News Hour boring. No zingers, no gaffes, no memorable exchanges; just consistently boring. I truly wish I lived on the East Coast so I could have used the natural Dramamine and headed straight to bed. Instead, I'll pass the time lethargically blogging. Second, … [Read more...] about The Best Presidential Debate Analysis for the Money
Jim Lehrer: Fresh new wonderful way of debate…. wasnt.
sorry,please see update at top of page … [Read more...] about Jim Lehrer: Fresh new wonderful way of debate…. wasnt.
Chris Matthews Explodes Over President Obama’s Empty Podium Performance at First Presidential Debate
The folks over at MSNBC are freaking out over President Obama's horrible performance at the first presidential debate. Ed Schultz looked visibly sick and Chris Matthews went off. Hey, Bill Clinton, Obama needed you to be the Explainer-in-Chief tonight. Personally, Obama was asleep. No wonder Michelle Obama looked apprehensive before the debate started. Mitt Romney steam rolled … [Read more...] about Chris Matthews Explodes Over President Obama’s Empty Podium Performance at First Presidential Debate
Thoughts on the First Presidential Debate of 2012
We're live-blogging tonight's debate over at my place. Come have a look -- and follow along or join in. ********** Anyway, some preliminary thoughts to add to the great commentary here at TMV this evening: It all starts now, or so spin Romney and his surrogates, hoping (against hope) that the debates, starting tonight, can be the "game changer" (yes, there it is again) … [Read more...] about Thoughts on the First Presidential Debate of 2012
Live Blogging The First 2012 Presidential Debate
My closing thoughts... I think actually you could argue any of three points on this debate On pure debate points I'd say it was a draw. So you certainly could stop there But the issue is how does this impact campaign. Some would suggest that Obama won because he is leading and thus all he needed to do was keep even. On the other hand you could also argue that Romney … [Read more...] about Live Blogging The First 2012 Presidential Debate