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I'm not particularly for either candidate... but I've been keeping track of the run. My favorite part of the debate was when McCain stated some point (I forget at the moment... I haven't slept in 22 hours, lol), to which Obama responded "That's a mischaracterization of my position," or something along those lines - I really wanted to hear McCain defend his ads, which have all been gross distortions of Obama's positions. And I also found the fact that McCain constantly tried to downplay Obama with his whole "Obama just doesn't seem to understand, etc, etc" simply reprehensible - Obama's inexperience seems to be one of McCain's favorite arguments (though he doesn't seem to mind Palin's inexperience nearly as much... hmm...). And of course, as you've all said, the way that McCain ignored Obama throughout was very disrespectful. It made me uncomfortable. I also wanted to hear McCain defend his claim that he'll take care of veterans... when his service record shows that he votes against veterans' benefits 70% of the time. And personally vetoing every spending bill that comes to his desk, without exception? Really? Our country's money shouldn't just go to defense (read: offense) like he explicitly stated - spending bills for science, education, public benefits, etc., should all be considered objectively.
Obama, in my opinion, fared well... I used to be put off by his whole position on Pakistan, but the way he explained it made a lot of sense... though I'm not sold.
I think this debate can be considered a victory by either side - there really wasn't as much passionate debate as I'd hoped - so I don't think it will make many people switch candidates; though I feel there was enough to sway more independents to Obama's side than McCain's.
I can't wait for the next one (or the VPs).
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