The first presidential debate between John McCain and Barack Obama, held on September 26 at the University of Mississippi, with moderator Jim Lehrer, let a confrontation that could give much more than other , a proper debate in ways that John McCain won overall.
How could it be otherwise, the financial crisis took the first part of the debate, McCain focused on blaming the blame for all the ills of government incompetence and greed of Wall Street and Obama saying the have left the sector with a full and comprehensive free deregulation. McCain appealed to the importance of cutting taxes on businesses and citizens, denouncing runaway government spending (in one of the few images in the history of this debate, has vowed to veto, with a pen in hand, wasteful spending) , and opted to eliminate budget deficits and eliminate unnecessary public positions that are reinforced by its legislative history in Congress, while Obama resorted to his usual criticism of tax cuts for the rich. In short, the usual assumptions that both are defending the campaign rallies.
In this first part of the debate, Obama amply demonstrated their qualities as a great orator, but failed when trying to create a current of sympathy with his Republican rival. McCain was tough and firm with the Democrats, with no concessions whatsoever. Attacks and initiative at all times were McCain, that left Obama on the defensive. None
declined to specify how it would affect the rescue plan being debated these days in his political agenda. Both supporters, though with some important voter should consider.
The second part of the debate focused on foreign policy. McCain showed that dominates more about these issues, much looser and more realistic than Obama, who appeared as the naive still. The Republican was stronger in their knowledge, more credible and won the argument on issues like Iran, Afghanistan, Russia and Iraq. Although this last point he "forgave" Obama's life and may have crushed without mercy, with arguments, instead let him go without further damage. This describes well the overall tone of the debate. McCain could sweep, but it was contained. Four years ago, George W. Bush has already wiped out Obama without fuss.
McCain will have new opportunities in the coming debates to demonstrate these leadership qualities that differentiate it more than Obama and to highlight the changes of opinion, errors and inconsistencies of the Democrats, who are many, from the issue of Iraq, through meetings with leaders of dubious and nothing suitable, to government spending or national security.
Obama countered well in general and did bad paper, but he noted the uncertainty and faults clamorous made as to agree with McCain eight times during the debate. By contrast, McCain highlighted many times the inexperience of his rival, short of arrogance, and making clear the experience, with important details such as the memory of Presidents Reagan and Eisenhower, and crucial historical episodes, such as Normandy landings and the Vietnam War, who knew Garnish with anecdotes and personal stories.
The conclusion is that John McCain came off better in the debate, we can say that I won, that was more agile and capable than Obama, who squandered a good opportunity to fully convinced of his qualities, real or assume that their followers. The Democratic candidate came out alive and that has allowed him to ascend in the polls a few points. What is to be seen is if it holds the pull of the coming debates on 7 and 15 October and the remainder of the campaign. The economic crisis favors his presidential aspirations, but with someone like McCain in front, a born leader, clever and unpredictable, the dispute over the presidency will be played in a handful of swing states and votes that can swing from one side to another by virtue of what happens between now and November 4.
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