Indeed some familiar answers.

Jonathan – is it me, or is McCain avoiding where possible staying on a single point and giving a clear answer, flitting from flower to flower and collecting little nectar – while Obama is more coherent on ideas, vision and specifics?

PS – It's Mr Obama nor Mr Biden that McCain's debating here ;-)

If they are going to help with payments to people, why are veterans being hassled now, the government is trying to cut V.A. benefits.

McCain says its easy to fix social security, just like Reagan did and he's supported – then fails to say how.

Great debate! Voters are starting to know that Obama and his association with Freddie and Fannie is the culprit that led to our economic woes. Go McCain, show 'em who is really telling the truth!

Hey Paul Farrant, McCain surely knows how to do things. His track record prove it, does Obama have one to show? Enough of Obama's rhetoric.

Lack of industry regulation has led to the massive economic crisis, along with faltering industry confidence and mutual liquidity. One senator's alleged association with two cogs in a global machine does not a culprit make.

i hve not yet been fully impressed with barack obamas responses but i believe before the end he would catch up

If we're looking toward record – I'm not sure Mr McCain's involvement with Mr Keating of "Lincoln Savings & Loans", and the subsequent congressional hearings into corruption and fraud by McCain and 4 others is a great record to look upon.

hey Obama, I still like Hillary's healthcare plan and i still dont like what i hear from you bec i know you wont do them when you get to the White House. Sorry

First of all, Mr. McCain, shouldn't call us "friends" and he should take his hands out of his pockets when talking to us. It is also too arrogant to refer to the other Senator like "THAT ONE" pointing with his finger. He is giving really bad impression on this debate.

I'm sorry to say this, but McCain is showing definite signs of infirmity.

I don't like his policies, but I didn't expect him to be physically sheking and infirm.

O Yes, those congressional hearings that eventually cleared McCain. O Paul, it would take more than that to smear the good man in McCain?

It's a touchy subject and no doubt some will react to my comment without reading it all, and give kneejerk response...

The speed of America's entry to 'bring peace' and 'keep peace' into regions where it is not financially profitable is often somewhat lacking.

Don't get me wrong, America has done so much, but the failure to act in good time in places like the former Yugoslavia cost the lives of hundreds of thousands. They were slow into Kosovo and reluctant to go at all. They're not acting at all in Darfur or Zimbabwe, and were slow in Congo whilever the cheap and inhumanly mined tin flowed in.

Claiming that American blood is shed altruistically for the freedom of others isn't wholly true.

HOWEVER – those of us in nations where America's eventual assistance has come are eternally indebted though – of that there is no doubt. It simply rankles to see false political claim laid to the reasons for military involvement in various theatres of action around the world.

Kathy: FactCheck.org has already come out several things that McCain has said that are not true. They were lies. Why don't you check your facts?

Senator McCain seems very old, i wander if he'll be able to stay healthy for the next four years with all the stress that the next president have to face... if he can't deal well with that, Gov. Palin would be President.... think about that.

Kathy – he wasn't exonorated. He was cited as having clearly shown poor judgement, having taken money into campaign funds in return for actions that had a negative impact on American citizens, and having been implicit in magnifying the impact on consumers while corporate heads syphoned off funds for themselves.
He was cleared of having knowledge of their intent, but severely reprimanded for his actions and judgement that allowed and increased the impact of the problem.
That's not a good record.

He is only taken shots at Obama and not explaining himself clearly.I cannot give myself to listening to him.

John McCain needs to stop using the term "my friend". He is seriously making me nauseous.

There are A LOT of people who are not your friend, Mr. McCain. Your invective and nastiness aren't working with the American people. Are you so slow and out of it that you haven't noticed yet?

McCain is still playing the YoYo, lacking consistency and most of all contracdicting himself all the time.

It's hard not to be biased when watching a debate between your candidate and the opponent.
I am pro Obama, but I always thought McCain was one of the "good" republicans. That was before he chose the dingbat Sarah Palin for VP and let Rove control his campaign.
He has shown himself to be someone who will stop at nothing to gain power. If he lies now, think of what he will do in the White House!

Anyways, so far I think Obama has been right on the subject every time. He is able to give a clear and precise response and he has actual suggestions for actual solutions.

McCain is once again pandering to "patriotism" and his Grampa Simpson type tall tales from the past. He is a grumpy old man who wants to be president before he dies.
The thing is – if he does die in the White House we will end up with Sarah Palin.

McCain lack substance and composure in this debate! he is misquoting Obama time and time again and Obama kept on reaffirming what he said! and McCain has not given any specific answer as to how he will solve most of the issues and questions thrown at him!
Obama is doing well so far!

mcCain/Palin are hate mongers in the worst kind sort of remind me of the kkk

mcCain was a good man until he turned into Karl Rove and showed poor selection with that choice of a running mate.

How would she stand up to world leaders if even katie Couric gets the best of her!

When will someone call the candidates on their misstatements? Case in point, both in the first debate and tonight's–in fact, twice tonight–Sen. McCain declared: "I voted against sending marines to Lebanon." Hold on. When did McCain get into Congress? 1983. And when did Reagan send the marines to Lebanon? 1982. McCain is erring on that, too. Is it on purpose?

Second, Obama never "announced" that he will invade or attack Pakistan. Even after the Illinois Senator's clear clarification tonight, Mr. McCain kept repeating his untruth. Will the media do their work? And, please, don't take me wrong. Obama sometimes makes half-true statements, as well. Let's call him on them, when he makes them.

well..i'm from india and speakin as pakistan's neighbour...i have to agree with obama...the war on terror has to sow its roots in pakistan-afghanistan...it can branch out once dealt with at the core...pm

No substance from McCain, more of the same old Bush, fear mongering.

Does the Republican Party have policies of their own? I have not heard any specific or clear statement concerning the issues from neither Sen. McCain nor Gov. Palin. All they seem to have planned is to fool the proud American people with political scheming and tricks, covering their lack of policies by a smoke screen by assaulting the Obama-Biden ticket in hopes of making it into the White House and go from there.

I felt assured when Sen. Biden explained the policy of the Obama-Biden ticket, when McCain talks (in between breaths drawn with difficulty) I find myself thinking: "How about some ideas of your own, Senator?"

Mirel, you are definitely not a "friend" of McCain and so are those who have shut their minds on the righteousness of this man because you'd rather give more weight to the words of an untested politician like Obama. Why expect respect from someone who diminishes other people's record and legacy to further his political carreer? Isn't that what Obama did to Pres. Clinton, and is now doing to Sen Mccain? Disgusting!

McCain is sounding and acting patronizing to the audience! what's the point in going to tap on (Terry) the guy who asked the question about Iran attacking Israel !

As an Australian, I hope Americans vote for Obama. He will restore your country to glory. McCain is a ghost of Bush.

Its surprising that the economic portion of this debate focused on spending plans and tax cuts at a time when the treasury is already throwing dollars out the window to try to resurrect credit markets. At best, It seems like both candidates think inflationary recession is unlikely. As far as I understand it, new energy is only one (small)component of the current crisis.

Sen. Obama is obsolutely correct to admit that health insurance for all Americans is a right, but not responbility as claimed by Sen. McCain.

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McCain is defending some pretty indefensible positions such as his Healthcare rebate proposal and the Iraq situation. He is also rehashing some old criticisms that we have read and heard too many times already, some of which have ben disproved!

He is in serious danger of turning many undecideds towards Obama!

Still No Obama you sound just like John McCain, bitter, misinformed and sprouting words without substance.

All your bluster will not stand in the way of Change. Obama today has owned McCain hands down!

what don't you know? How will you learn it? Obama should have answered – EVERYTHING and through BIDEN and ENDLESS STRING OF ADVISERS respectively.

Mr 'Nobama'... I seem to recall the names of a couple of pretty successful presidents, in fact considered among the best ever, who had less experience, and were more untested than Sen. Obama. I seem to recall their surnames were Kennedy and Lincoln...

It may only be my opinion, but I believe you're on the wrong hobby-horse.

just cause john mccain is a pow does not make him an expert in everything called war ............. the only thing in that old mans mind is war, invasion, killing, power, every evil thing ........... ps. mccain gots to go change his depends ............

No mention in the debate of whether the Vice-President would be able to carry on the plans and visions of these 2 men if required to do so.

Just think – Sarah Palin!!

Having watched all the debates closely, the only president for all americans to restore their frustrated hopes is to vote massivelly for Sen. obama

What is wrong with you people? Obama is twice the man McCain is. I am shocked that anyone actually believes that that decrepid, crabby old man can lead our country. C'mon people.

McCain Lost his chance to tackle issues and he some how did better on domestic issue this time around compared to the first debate!
But over all he come across in the debate as been too offensive and he didn't show respect once again to Obama.
So over all Obama was more direct in answering questions that dealt with issues and He was more comfortable over all!
So my verdict will be Obama %68 McCain %37

Haha Abdul, that's 105%

They talk about national security but never about relieving us from the disturbing new rules and problems we are facing in airports. They can put the most sophisticated machinery in the world in our airports to stop taking the milk from the infant going into airplane and start easing the visits of the real business people from the world who want to work with us. They can hire better people in the airports to start dealing with.
We want national security, but we want them to spend in the way that eases our lives instead of just putting the rules to complicate it.

Hey! Brum, Sorry I actually wanted to score McSame %32 not %37 ? It was a slip of fingers! I guess I am now 72 years old lol! (like McCain)

Mc Cain was too shallow in his answers. His way out of the question was to portray that the solution to the country's problem was easy to solve. However, he did not state any plans.

Even in the way Mc Cain analyzes plans and ideas spoken by Obama. , he analyzed it in the negative or wrong way or we can call it the twisted way. A person who understands can easily see it.

Most of the time, he copied the plans and ideas of Obama. He just restructured the sentence constructions and patterns.

I believe Obama again won the debate stating his plans. ALthough some points were not yet as clear but Obama definitely talks honestly and with more sense than Mc Cain.

I was not impressed with McCain's tactics.
Obama wouldn't have had to clarify false accusations hadn't McCain just answered questions clearly.
Obama was clear. Obama won the debate again.

I'm from England and live in India and almost everyone I've spoken with about this election is hoping Obama wins. This the only hope for America and the world. Of course he won't be perfect but, 4 more years of the same with McCain will ruin America. Please America...vote Obama.

I like that last "Zen" question (as Tom Brokaw put it).

Unfortunately, neither candidate had the right philosophical frame of mind (or ability?) to tackle it, though Obama tried tp joke it off and McCain just ignored it.

Both trained at the McCain-Palin School of Debating?

THE ECONOMY IS THE WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION.......without fixing the economy you wont have money to fight the terrorists.

How can McCain fix the economy when he is supporting economic poilces of Bush?

If McCain knows how to catch Osama Bin Laden, why has he not helped his Republican party in power and America , as an American and a Republican to catch him long time back? It helps to keep Americans safe, unless he is insulting the intelligence of the voters by lying.

John McCain is sincere, and I believe down to earth. He appears to really believe in America and it's ability to overcome obstacles. As opposed to Obama, who (keep in mind) is a lawyer and is schooled in public speaking and getting John Q. Public to believe what he is saying. Most of the people in south Georgia that I have spoken to believe Obama is the anti-Christ.

No one has addressed what will happen in the future no matter which candidate wins-if that candidates plans/policies fails because of Congress--within then what??

While I will say that McCain side-stepped way too many questions tonight, he is the lesser of two evils. Obama's plan on taxes and health care alone will result in increased expenditures for the middle class.

In response to Vicky W. -

Dont be so idiotic Vicky. I am sure you may have voted for Bush in the last two elections and put us in this economic mess.

What makes you think it is not McCain or another person who is the anti-christ?

Religious fanatics called Tony Blair an anti- christ too. See what happened.

You need a reality check.

Vicky – sorry, I believe George W. Bush has that dubious honor, not Obama. And I believe you refer only to the GOP in Georgia.

And being President DOES require the ability ot communicate effectively!

If all the alleged experience of MaCain mattered he would have scored a knock-out punch tonight. That speaks volumes. The format of the debate did not permit detail answers, not the fault of either candidate. Obama demonstrated guts as well as capacity. McCain prancing around the platform while Obama was speaking showed disrespect to the audience as well as an incapacity to listen to another view. I could not help wondering whether McCain was upto to the present job never mind his aspiration to be president.

As a Brit living in Sweden i have see the damage that Bush has done to America and that´s a real shame! If you vote for McCain you´re only going to get a continuation of the same policies!

Please vote for change and Obama, it´s the only choice as far as I can see...

Obama is right. Health care is a right.

i am from india.I have closely followed the two presidential debates between Sen.McCain and Sen.Obama and i find that Sen.Obama is the clear winner.He is more precise in his plans,confident in his outlook and solve the economic mess of US ,presentlly dragging othercountries also like India in its wake. My advice for Americans: Pl. vote for Sen.Obama

America , All I can say is if you ne ver prayed , and MCCain and Sara and Joe six pack gets into the White House , you better start to pray.

So let the church say AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I watched the debate from South Sudan. It was as clear as day and night that Obama is better versed with issues, whether its health, energy, jobs, economy, foreign policy name it. MaCain was so scanty in details and he kept on yapping about is his military service. Is war all that the Republicans know about. Terrorism will never be eradicated by force. Obama is for diplomacy. MaCain wants to use "force diplomacy" Americans, this approach will never work and unless the tact of dealing with rogue states is changed, you will continue suffering. Sometimes it will even be neccessary to sit with the rogue states at the place and time of their choosing!!! I know no American wants to hear this, but this is the reality.

Electing Obama is improving global relations

there is a need for essential;
basic housing
basic health care
basic education
basic infrastructure
basic transportation
basic diplomacy
basic financial security

the recent financial crisis, and the overall negligence on the part of government in this country to suceed in providing the ordinary citizen with a basic level appropriate to being a 1st world nation, shows we live in a 3rd world nation ruled by an elitist class of business and private interests. although obama may not be able to right all wrongs, he will lead us further towards a better future, and most of the world senses we need a beacon of hope beyond the years of mccain.

So how does a prisoner of war (POW) be heroic? McCain was taken out of the US' shameful involvement in the Vietnam War. He was shot down while attempting to bomb soft targets – innocent women & children, not military targets in North Vietnam! Bah! Not a hero in my honest opinion!
Opps! Now Cindy McCain has entered the fray spouting Palinese! Get real Cindy! Your doddering husband & his 'terrorist name-calling' 'running mate' started picking up the mud. Well they got their hands muddy & found that it sticks (you can't get rid of it until it dries up).
Watching & worrying that if McCain/Palin gets into the White House the US is going to head straight down in World leadership.

(Dear Vicky,
If people in S. Georgia USA believe Obama is the 'anti-christ and you spout it here then God help the USA. If elected, McCain/Palin will nuke the World into the dark ages, where such sentiments are 'de-rigeur'.)

From What I've been reading about obama, the world better get down on ther knees and start praying starting NOW!!

As was expected, Mccain started his negative attacks on Obama way too early in Debate, and as was expected, it did hurt his credibility, his lack of knowledge and prepairedness to address the real issues that America was looking for. It comes with no surprise that Mccain is legging so far behind. Americans are hurting real bad in their day to day lives, they're finally taking charge in choosing the right person for the most important position. Hence, the obvious outcome....... Obama is to win the election HANDS DOWN.

Obama Won. But What I don't understand is why he is not the President yet. It is so obvious that MCCain is tired and all puckered out. I could hardly watch his and listen to his heavy breathing while he was truing to keep up with Obama. My mother is 73 and and have to take care of her I can't help but wonder what is on Americas' mind even letting this old fart run. Is America so affraid of change especially if that change is reprosented by a mixed race American? Why is there still a need for debates? What is the debate anyway. The same Questions that Obama has been answering since last year and his position have not change. He is willing to move with the country under the latest falls and he have given his plan over and over again. I don't even live in America and I could understand what is plan is. McCain still don't have a clue.

I think America needs to get rid of the past 8 years of Bush's policies and get rid of McCain. He is just trying to hold on to a little power and cares nothing about the people he cannot relate. He has 8 homes, 13 cars and 100million dollar or more heirest wife. He has never appealed to me. He's just old and Crusty. America needs new. Remember Bill Clinton had little experience also and he turned out to be one of the best Presidents ever. Obama is a team player and he gets it. McCain is the one who blocked the Vets bills and if you would just log on to their site you would see how they really feel about McCain. The POW thing will not fly. There are a number of qualified Generals who can run for president McCain is no one of them and I am sick to death of both he and Palin. They have no Idea on how to lead America forward.

I forgot one quick point. Why has Sara Palin not been arrested for treason. She is provoking people to Kill Obama and calling him a terriost. What kind of person encourages that at a rally calling for the killing of Obama. She should be arrested.

On the debate I echo many people who said Sen McCain was very patronising and rather unkind in trying to pick a fight. Win or lose, you expect better from somone of that stature. Also it may sound like age discrimination, but he appeard very old, breathing heavy, walking about shaking, frantically taking notes to remember. One needs to worry about his health as he will inherits mounting problems. With his choice of Palin as VP it sounds all too scary....
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Ohhh McCain has loads of ideas which unfortunately are patented. Its sad that neither can he disclose them nor put them in action. He has been working hard on those ideas for the last 26 years. Poor chap....Go OBAMA/BIDEN Go

Last night's debate was rather boring, nothing new and specific, although Sen. Obama does seem to have a plan. He seems presidential and he seems like a thinking man. One who is truly trying to do good by the American people. He realizes his challenges, but he appears to be an effective and efficient leader who knows how to put the right people on his team and in the right positions...for their knowledge and not because they're his friends and cohorts. Mr. McCain seemed angry and hell bent on mudslinging. America is in a bad place right now and the people want to hear about the plans for getting us out of this mess and Mr. McCain keeps going back to that old Republican style politics of smearing, mudslinging, name dropping, etc.

Enough already! The Republican party need a makeover, some new and innovative blood, but I guess that's what makes them Republican, maintaining that good old boy system of doing business. However, that's played out...we're falling behind as a nation on every level, we can't do business like that anymore. I respect Mr. McCain, but his time is up and he's so wrong for bringing the likes of Sarah Palin in the mix. It was a good strategy to bring in a female, but he really chose the wrong one. Can't he and his team see that their strategy or whatever it is, isn't working? If they're not going to admit to mistakes or change things that's not working or focus more on the American people instead of their over paid and corrupt buddies, then they lose. They've gone too far for too long with the American corruption. We really do need change and innovative ideas and from people who are not greedy and selfish. I don't say all of this to say that Sen. Obama is perfect and flawless, but he possesses the energy, innovation and leadership that's required for the now!

mccain kept saying I have the solution.Then what is he waiting for this long till the country went into such economic crisis.
or he wanted the country first to go in this situation and try to prove himself a Hero trhat he so brags about being. well,he so far has no plans .the only plan that he talked about was already there in the 720b rescue plan.

Can't you just see "Winking Palin" vamping Putin at an arms meeting?

I am still amazed that people are calling Obama the anti-christ. Some people I have heard talking believe that the US will be under Islamic rule if Obama is President. I can't believe people think this way!! Some have also said they would never vote for a black man. Well would you rather have substance and intelligence or Mcnasty and stupid. Don't let the race card play an issue in this election. I think Sarah Palin is nothing but a joke. She started the bridge to nowhere..wants to teach only abstinence in our schools (that worked for her in her own family yea right), her husband believes in a group that wanted Alaska to succede from the US (maybe she can become President when that happens), had a witch doctor cleanse her at church. Her husband ignored to show up when they issued him a supeona. She said when she is in the white house she will be a friend to people with special needs. She cut funding in Alaska for that. She talks like she is a hillbilly with her "don ya know" and "you betcha" and her winks. How can people vote for McCain and Palin. They are slipping everyday in the polls and now their campaign is getting nasty and attacking Obama. This country needs change. Obama will have a hard time doing this because our country is a mess but he has the will and determination to get the US back where it was and other countries will respect us again. It is going to be payback when McCain and Palin have to call Obama......MR. PRESIDENT.

How can Obama be the anti-christ? I was convinced it was Bill Clinton? Oh wait, we're all still here...nevermind.

Gail, link me to a video of Sarah calling for Obama's killing...I must've missed that, but I'd really like to see it.

I'll probably vote for Obama since he does seem more able to at least communicate, intelligently, better than McCain. It may be my first Democratic presidential vote since I registered 25 years ago, but I don't see how the Dems can screw this country up any worse than Bush has by taking us to Iraq without the support of either the UN or overwhelming support from Iraq's neighbors. I'd also hope that electing Obama would be a step toward ending the tired, ignorant practice of racism, showing that at least the majority of Americans can look past color to see a person's worth. (I'm white and a USMC gulf war vet by the way)

Sarah Palin IS a hottie and it would be cool to have a hot president, but I don't think I'm ready to seriously consider it yet. Maybe if we're in the same boat 8 years from now after the Dems have had a chance to right the ship....why not?

God, please bless America with some common sense...she really needs it.

Jim L, if Senator McCain and Governor Palin are hate mongers and KKK, what do call Senator Obama who attended a church for 20 years that supports Farrakan and teached the killing of white people?

Obama, Obama, Obama... This man will say and do anything to get into the White House. Are people really understanding that all the talk is just that.. Just Talk.
Politicians never come through on what they promise however, look at their past and that will give you a good sign on what they will produce. Obama is a Junior Senator with big connections into the Chicago Political machine.
His relationships with some of the people in his past makes me sick. To think people today are walking around with such hate.

You go McCain. I believe in the end McCain will do what is best for America and not say something to just get ahead.

I have kids going into college. I like to know how a poor kid from a single house hold was able to get into Harvard. God knows I would love to give my kids the same privilage but I guess Obama knows the right people even back then. Something does not smell right and it is coming from Obama.

Obama talks about getting our tropps home in one sentence and then says we need more troops in Afganistan. Try and follow the ball and you will see Obama has a lot of talk but can not deliver. He has never delivered in his past.

Mcclain is not talking as if he believes what he is saying, If he did he would not keep saying the same lies that have been proven to be lies all the time. Mcclain seems like he is getting weaker and weaker everyday. The reason he pick Palin was because she is young and he want it to be said that he pick a woman for his partner. I would not be surprise that he did not tell her that she would be president because he is sick. The RNC need to check him out carefully before he leave them in a pick mess that will be hard to get out. Just to think that Palin may be president is scarer. She will have us in a war before we know what hit us. She also do things and swear that she do not anything about. She uses her family to make the women feel sorry for her. Sarah do not know what hard work is, if she was a single parent, with or without a child have disabilty, working two or sometimes three jobs, gone back to school in order to get a better job, cannot afford child care(good or bad) the older child have to look out for the other children. The two parent family have it just as bad, neither can afford a nanny to keep them or to look after them at night while trying to go about every day business. Sarah do not have to do anything but have her husband giving her orders and trying to act as if he the one that is running for vice president and she is running for president.

IT seems it is required of every Presidential Candidate in US to profess his/her undying love for Israel. Why is it so? What has Israel done for US except spying. Before you say it is about Democracy , ask those Palestinians who are living in an open air prison under Israel for last 40 +years what are their rights?

Listen America, there are two men running for the highest office in America, and they both happen to be imirgrants . Nither one are native to this country by bloodline, so on that score they are equal. So why are we not judging by the character and substance of the man? 90% or more of what Mc Cain and Palin spew are lies that can be refuted, so why do they continue to repeat the same lies over and over? John Mc Cain has stooped below his character in this race, and Sarah Palin has no character. what America should picture is Palin in the white house in the middle of a crisis, that shold be enough for a Dem vote.

Are you people all SOCIALISTS????? I mean seriouslly. It's one thing to desire to see our country in a better place, I agree we are in bad times and need a strong leader -AND A STRONG GROUP OF CONGRESSMEN AND WOMEN!!!!!! The president is one man, we need to CLEAN UP the majority of our pandering, spineless, socialist, leftists we have in there. Knowledge is power. Three quarters of you people are flapping your mouths without any true background on either of these candidates except what our biased media has spoon fed you with. The very laws that allow each of us to speak our mind are the same laws that the leaders you want to elect want to do away with. Where are the leaders that look the most like our founding fathers????? What were the principles that are still relevant today that our founding fathers beleived in???? THESE ARE THE TYPES OF QUESTIONS YOU NEED TO BE ASKING -AND IF WE ANSWERED THESE QUESTIONS, THE MAJORITY OF YOU PEOPLE WOULD NOT EVEN BE CLOSE TO WHAT A TRUE AMERICAN IS. THE PRINCIPLES THAT MADE OUR COUNTRY GREAT ARE BECOMING MORE AND MORE RARE IN AN AGE WHERE IDIOTS CAN EXPRESS THEIR OPINION LIES OR OTHERWISE WITHOUT ANYONE HELPING TO DISCERN THE TRUTH FROM THE BULLSH**. THANK YOU.

Kathy V you're delusional. McCain's record? Let's see.

Crashed the WORLD economy, supported 1% of the population, incited racial violence against another American, part of the Iran Contra scandal, friend of Richard Quinn white supremecist, member of Keating 5.

McFool doesn't stand a chance and he is chasing voters away.

Get real. Get rid of these jokers.

In my view, both candidates did not directly answer several of the excellent questions posed to them, which I find to be disappointing and annoying. If the candidates wish to sway the independent/undecided voters, may I suggest speaking frankly to the American people. Please don't insult our intelligence by detracting from the question by expounding your track record or the opponent's record. Also, I am sick of the negativity in the political arena. The candidates should concentrate on what they would like to accomplish while in office with details on how this would be done; which I felt Mr. Obama presented more detailed information. However, I do have to disagree with Mr. Obama regarding the right to medical care. I believe it is a responsibility. Look around, the majority of Americans are now overweight and make unhealthy lifestyle choices (smoking, lack of exercise, overindulging in drink and food). The American people need to take responsibility for their choices and I don't believe I should have to pay for it. I do believe we need to regulate the insurance and medical industry; it has gotten out of hand, as with many other businesses. Providing tax incentives to businesses choosing to provide insurance to their employees seems sensible. It will take more than one term to turn this country around and not just the executive branch. The legislative branch needs to quit playing party against party, begin conducting themselves as mature, intelligent and responsible adults whom the American people elected to serve the majority, not the minority. And the American people need to be responsible in examining the candidates and their records. There are many non-affliliated party organizations that provide accurate data on candidates. It is our duty. Our country was once a leader among nations; I no longer believe that to be true. Hopefully, we can once again be a country which others respect and aspire to have many of the freedoms and liberties as the USA.

CIndy McCain ... How do you support and love your son and other men and women like him by funding an unnecessary and unjustifiable war? You, along with your husband and Palin all send chills up my spine. NO MORE WAR!

the reason the future potos went to those prestigious universities was intelligence and scolarships he won on his merits ,, also the reason why he is going to become the next president , no doubt about that !!!!!!!! and yes , the us needs basic health care , basic housing , basic public transportation, and basic sharing of wealth,, not more condecending sharity whereby the wealthy give to the less fortunate and there fore another tax deductable , and a phony feeling of well being. and yes , the bush adminitration should have never gone to war in irak,,,,,, they should have stayed in afganistan and set up that country like they did in germany after the 2nd world war then they could have really built up that region by building schools ,hospitals and set a good example of humanitarism of the american people , as they really are deep down in their heart .... its a shame the way it has been the last 7 _8 years and to top it off with de financial crises. wow... yes , we need more socialistic ideas and look up the true meaning of democracy and republican... thats why we need barack obama 08,, more power to you [ that man]

trouble with McCain's much-touted experience is that it is based on mid-20th century politics, ecoonomics, warfare and world-view. Unfortunately, we're fast approaching the mid-21st century, and much of that experience is either outdated or invalid – even the military part. We don't fight wars in the same way today like we did in Vietnam or Korea, we don't communicate, trade stocks, or even lead similar lives to 50 years ago.... time for change – keep up with the times.....

HONOR

I will take responsibility for my actions and keep my word. Honor allows me to put others before myself and helps me know my responsibility.
COMMITMENT

I will commit to positive
change and constant
improvement.
COURAGE

I have the courage/guts to make decisions and act in the best interest of the country .......

I will overcome all challenges while adhering to the highest standards of personal conduct and decency
MCshame ... you dissapoint me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! rember your core

Mister McCain is a very angry man,I am very afraid for our country if he is voted to the White House,I feel calm and hopeful when I listen to Obama.That is the kind of leader we need.I also believe they need to shut up Palin before someone gets hurt

McCain or Palin are not going to throw there snide remarks face to face, it’s like these blogs it’s okay behind backs but not face to face. Leave it to reporters and news media they know it will be broad cast to everyone. It really scars me McCain and Palin the hostility they bring out at there rally’s. One of these days someone is going to get hurt its all fun and games until someone gets hurt. Yes we need some one in control leading the Government and they just get way to emotional. You see what happens in our world today because People go off half cocked, and especially now we can’t afford that were on the verge of not only an economic crises but an emotional one to. The wrong message from our leaders or even the press and were going to have an angry mod out there. That will not solve anything.

People keep losing their jobs in the south. I guess we just have to pack up and go to another world. Independent sounds like the way to go.

It seems to me republican and democracy can't seem to get right . What would it be like to have independent in the big house .Hum!

Well to me as an independent voter it looks all the news coverage, on TV, in the Press and on the Web is Pro Democrat.
There has not one negative story been published and Obama. (is he a Saint)?
I have not seen any coverage about the the law suit that has been filed against him with regards to him being able to run for President.
Obama has never provided an actual Birth Certificate, instead the Democratic party has filed a restraining order until October in order to bury it as they are so desperate for a victory.

How about the press gets back to doing what they are supposed to do. Print the good and bad about both candidates.

Ever notice that anti-Obama people seem to fall into two categories: "Morons" and "Racist Morons"? Now, I'm not talking about McCain supporters. I'm talking about people like the guy below posting under the name of "Extra NOBAMA, thats right, NO TO OBAMA." People who can't figure out the Apostrophe key, think that using ALL CAPS makes them appear more intelligent, and who can't form a coherent thought past "Socialism is the Devil!!!111"

As a republican once on board to support McCain, after watching the debate and hearing all the last chance attacks against the Obama ticket I will be voting for Senator Barack Obama this November , and no his middle name has nothing to do with real issues facing our beloved nation. It's time we as republicans, independent voters come to support Senator Obama and Joe Biden and give this Nation and it's harding people a chance to reclaim the America we once were, and the America we will come to be; I love this country with my heart and soul and yes I approve this message God bless us all, and God bless our Wonderful Nation.

Kathy V.: You must not have realized that your man McCain's Campaign manager was on Freddie Mac's payroll for big bucks up through July. Not Obama. Paul Farrant is correct in pointing out McCain's involvement in the Keating 5 Scandal. McCain was cleared of any out and out wrongdoing in the scandal, but he was formally Rebuked by his peers in Congress for having used very poor judgement, and that is a part of his record.
Obviously McCain's judgement leaves a lot to be desired. His first executive decision was to choose someone to replace him should it be necessary who has absolutely no national or international government experience. Palin has said she would speak for "Joe Sixpack", but I would prefer that the person who holds the highest office in our country be a LOT more intellegent than "Joe Sixpack". (No offence to "Joe Sixpack".) Senator Obama is very intellegent, having graduated in the top of his class from Harvard Law School (compared to McCain graduating sixth from the bottom of his class.) and has chosen a running mate who has many years of government experience and is more than ready to step in to the Presidency should he have to.
Ralph, I am glad we live in a country where a poor kid from a single parent household was able to work hard and get into the school of his choice. It isn't who you know but how hard you are willing to work to get what you want. Senator Obama is a great example for our kids.

Candidates, I would request that you tell us what you will do right for the country, and stop concentrating on what your opponent is or will do wrong. The minute you start throwing mud at each other, you lose our attention.

Republicans are playing ketch-up! No ideas of their own. They are 25 years behind Dem. Example, finally choosing a women VP but only as a political move with no thought for a good choice.

the American people are blind and largely uninformed. We seem to be more concerned with finger pointing, blame and racist notions at the expense of understanding. Clearly, this nation cannot continue to pretend that all is well. The institutions have fostered a system that encourages and permits corporate stealing of taxpayer dollars. This nation has created worldwide and domestic suffering. Being untruthful with ourselves will not resolve the problems currently on the table. This election provides a full exposure of the racism and bigotry alive and well in America; a shame that a nation with such great potential is so morally bankrupt, yet unable to recognize the pathological imperialistic behavior that has delivered us to this point.

What is really scary is that now McCain and Palin are talking up the voters into a frenzy to "take out Obama." Does this mean they are trying to "hire" a hit man? If so, does this mean they will be responsible for having their opponent murdered? Will they be held responsible for hiring that hit man or person to kill Mr. Obama?

They are playing with fire with their smears. I think Mr. Ayers should get on national tv and advise the two of them that if they don't leave him out of their smean campaign that he will sue both of them, plus their staff and the RNC.

Never in my 60 years have I ever heard a campaign run like McCain is allowing that crazy woman Palin to make the comments about someone like she is. Is she planning the demise of Mr. Obama and McCain is backing her on it!!!!!

America- you are now making good judgement. Obama is so smart to bring this economy back to top. Mcain is a great person with excellent personal story but also Obama- Mcain has made extremely bad judgemental decision throughout his political career during his 26 yrs but has not learned from them – He keeps flip flopping on issues -
Trust me, this is not the time to keep changing positions on major issues such as economy while people's lives are burning – America does not need someone like that at this crucial time in this country history- Mcain has got 26 yrs of experience of making huge mistakes like invading Irak – Obama is the valid candidate to bring this country on top once again because he is listening to what americans want and desire – CHANGE OF DIRECTIONS FOR BETTER FUTURE for all Americans- God bless America !

It seems to me that the McCain/Palin campagne are overtly having a modern day lynching of sorts. With Palin @ the head, and McCain kinda half heartedly trying to put out the proverbial flames. They really do not seem to be a compatable running pair. I want the canidates to tell us what they can do for us as a country, not some high school rally of who can beat the you know what out of who! As soon as I saw Palin, I had a gut feeling that she was the one (anti-christ thingy) in which some have said would come as a good christian ( or other religious figure) and would lead us into destruction. Said to be on Dec, 21 2012. Well isn't that an election year? I'm not a very religious person but that scares me. I also felt when I first saw her before the bad stuff started coming to light that, she was a vendictive person, that would use her position against others that pissed her off or got in her way. She is a control freak and her mistakes of " Palin, McCain campagne" that she was quoted as saying shows that as well as other retorick.

From a 76 year old retiree who lives out of country. I live out of country because I can no longer afford to live in my own country. Even though I've worked hard all my life, paid my taxes, saved for retirement, etc., I find that American Citizens who live out of country are denied any Health Care Coverage under Medicare Parts and A and B. Why? I am still having Part B deductions every month from my Social Security, but out of country get NO coverage for anything. Is this fair? Both candidates talk a lot about health coverage for all citizens, but when I question this with the Obama camp, and ask for his position, my questions are swept under the rug and completely ignored. This makes one wonder just how much he cares about those who want to support him. There are many unfair things going on, and they have been going on for years, and years. How about some change!!
Thanks, SAR

I'm an independent merely because I have never been quite clear on the distinctions between Republicans and Democrats beyond generalities. I have watched the debates closely, and quite frankly have been dissappointed by both candidates vagueness on the questions submitted to them. I give Obama an edge in clarity, but that is not to say I am overly impressed. I believe that our foriegn policy over the last two terms has been arrogant, archaic, and offending in world opinion. We are not going to solve our economic woes of our own accord. Todays economy is a global market and requires the cooperation and trust of many nations. America's allies are diminishing simply because we have forgotten how to be an ally. We have forgotten how to communicate to foreign nations without arrogance and a pompous posure of self righteousness.
Neither candidate is capable of reversing the damage done over the last eight years, and I doubt anyone one person could. However, one can hope that we are put on a course that guides us to higher esteem amongst the worlds nations. Between the two candidates, Obama emminates more willingness to negotiate peacefully, and resolve matters by statesmanship rather than with a finger on the trigger. There have never been any guarantees that a President elect will or can fulfill campaign promises, but I do get the sense that Obama will attempt change with integrity. Will he be successful? Time will tell. History determines greatness, not self pontification.

The Republican ideology/brand is a dying one and will cease to exist after the baby boomers die off.

What a shame that John McCain decided to define his "base" as the right wing of the Republican Party. I am a registered, life long Republican. I consider myself to be moderate and I don't let one controversial issue, i.e. abortion, divert me for the many other issues that are important. If McCain had worked to attract the votes of moderate Republicans (life myself), Democrats, and Independents he might well have been elected. He took a major turn when he selected Sarah Palin as his running mate. Although he felt he had to do something for he right wing of the party, he was wrong. They would not vote for Obama anyway. He could have given them enough without moving so far right. Now he has driven moderate people away from him. When you have so many people with extreme views at your rallies that you can't control the situation and even Republican strategists (as well as news commentators) are concerned about the incendiary atmosphere, you are in trouble.

If I heard right, Mr. McCain tells Mr. Obama..'we dont have time for on the job training..my friend.'

I am just wondering why his choice for Mrs Palin as his running mate?

The only reason McCain isn't pushing a shopping cart on skid row is because of his Father and Grandfather's military rank and pull. I read rolling stone make believe maverick and its not a pretty picture of someone who could become President. I urge everyone one to read it.

From FORBES Success Calendar – 2008

I believe that the following quotation is "a propos' regarding the
economic problems, which we are experiencing:

"One of the greatest failings of today's executives is
HIS INABILITY TO DO WHAT HE'S SUPPOSED TO DO!
Malcolm Kent