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busterbrown

(8,515 posts)
Thu Oct 4, 2012, 12:06 AM Oct 2012

Does anyone think Obama lost significant ground in Ohio tonight?


I think not......

Its obvious that Obama did not want to get into a street fight with
Romney tonight. My guess is that he wanted to show above the fray
presidential behavior , so that the next time he can say he tried
conducting himself in a proper manner, but from here on in the gloves are coming off!

Lets hope I'm right!
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OldDem2012

(3,526 posts)
5. What I really want to know is...
Thu Oct 4, 2012, 12:13 AM
Oct 2012

...how many of Mitt's lies tonight will appear in Obama campaign ads starting tomorrow?

bluestate10

(10,942 posts)
7. No. The facts will be kind to President Obama, but his supporters are deflated tonight.
Thu Oct 4, 2012, 12:17 AM
Oct 2012

Some people that were itching to go cast their vote for President Obama in Ohio tomorrow will wait for another day. The President's performance was disappointing, letting Romney get away with lie after lie.

uponit7771

(90,323 posts)
8. That's the thing, we wanted Obama to knock rMoney out tonight but money would've pored into
Thu Oct 4, 2012, 12:20 AM
Oct 2012

...congress instead of a losing rMoney campaign

busterbrown

(8,515 posts)
10. Everyone was wishing for that big time. However the world just doesn't work like that.
Thu Oct 4, 2012, 12:28 AM
Oct 2012

Still,would you have ever thought 1 year ago that Obama would have this kind
of lead no matter who the rep. nomination was. Especially with the obstruction
and 8.1% unemployment numbers.

Even though this was a bad eve. for us, I still like our chances, big time.

 

Segami

(14,923 posts)
9. NO! And I do believe you're right about the next time they meet. Also
Thu Oct 4, 2012, 12:22 AM
Oct 2012

I believe it was tactical to keep Obama's powder dry tonight (unless provoked) on being baited into exchanges with Mitt as well as being cautious about naming Ryan in the debate too often. Its the first debate and you don't want to spike too early cuz its all downhill from that point on. The real smash-mouth exchanges on issues and campaign lies will rear its head on the evening of the Biden/Ryan debate. I believe that debate will be a rude, dirty politics street fight exchange.

vankuria

(904 posts)
11. I hope you're right
Thu Oct 4, 2012, 12:36 AM
Oct 2012

i was expecting the Pres. to be more combative and was disappointed he wasn't but I'm rethinking that. Pres. Obama was cool and calm and managed to stay above the fray, looking very Presidential and in command. Romney seemed almost desperate at times, stuttering and looking very uncomfortable. The expectation for Romney was so low that just showing up makes him a winner in some people's eyes.

busterbrown

(8,515 posts)
12. Yea, and I like the odds of Ryan winning this upcoming debate as well.
Thu Oct 4, 2012, 12:45 AM
Oct 2012

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because he really doesn't give a shit about anything except winning,
no matter what kind of lying and cheating it takes.
Biden has a lot of pride honor and dignity and might not be able to handle the
slick lying prick. I hope I'm wrong...

busterbrown

(8,515 posts)
14. Lot of lives could be at stake in this election.
Thu Oct 4, 2012, 02:04 AM
Oct 2012

I wonder if people who are ill or impoverished and are depending on the complete implementation of Obamacare would object to may language.

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