Barack Obama Elected President!

[Jess]

So Casey, would you prefer that they ask people who did NOT watch the debate who won the debate?

[Roman]

You know something else, Jess?

Remeber how Obama got blasted by some in this thread for taking that trip overseas and giving that speech at that huge rally in Germany?

NOW when it suits people's purposes, non-Americans' thoughts are now warranted.

[George008]

What the hell is the difference?? "Classify" themselves as Dems...isn't that what I said?

Joe Biden said ARTICLE 1..Ahhh! Wrong answer Joey!

Yep..like it or not...breaking a tie in the Senate is a legislative role...

Get over yourself...I am not the one that singles others out...!! For the love of God..just read back...Wales talks about me being extremely offensive...Roman says he agrees with Wales...WTF? Who cares?? Other posters are far more guilty of taking things personal than myself..

The point I was trying to make was that ...they stated the audience that they surveyed were had a Dem majority? Did you see that part?

[Jess]

Granted they don't get to vote over here, but I think their opinions are more important than ever. You think about our standing internationally and it is very alarming. I fear that we have lost our respect in the international community. The war and our immediate reaction to the war (you know the U.S. quitting the UN and shunning Germany and France) made us look bad. Now our economic mess is effecting the rest of the world. I am concerned.

[George008]

{{{{DRUDGE POLL}}}} WHO WON THE VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE?...

BIDEN 28% 60,604

PALIN 70% 149,183

NEITHER 2% 3,654

Total Votes: 213,441

http://drudgereport.com/

[Jess]

Casey, you said the poll was the same as the Drudge poll and it is not. Also, give CNN credit, they acknowledged that more Dems than R's watched the debate and that was reflected in their survey. The bottom line, also and a point I made in an earlier post, is that who won the debate does not matter. People don't elect a debater. She made no big errors, she did not cost McCain votes.

Second, Biden said the vice president has no legislative role except to break a tie and that is what the Constitution says. He also said the Constitution included the vice president in the executive not the legislative, which is what it does. Yes, he said Article I when it actually was Article II, but what he said about the Constitution's role for the vice president was correct. (I trust you when you say he said Article I. I really do not remember if he said I or II or either) The vice president is not part of the legislative branch and the vice president's only role in voting is to break a tie. I think it is a fair discussion of the view of the President and the Vice President in regard to other branches of government.

I think President Bush, and particularly Vice President Cheney, tried to stretch the power of the executive beyond what the Constitution sought. Also, I disagree with what Palin said tonight and I think she overstated the role of the VP in relation to the legislative branch.

Finally, If you want to take things personal, have at it. I really don't think it accomplishes much for you, but it is up to you.

[George008]

Who in this thread is now warrenting non-American thoughts?

[GoldenDogs]

Thanks for posting that, Casey. Finally somebody tells the truth and calls an idiot like Barney Frank out for his ignorance.

Yes, friends, the Democrats have a huge part in this financial disaster. Anyone who says otherwise is a liar.

[George008]

Agreed..

Historically, the VP presides over the Senate (although, is only allowed a vote in the case of a tie)...but the VP is allowed to participate in debates and convey the President's messages.

How?

Look...I'm not...so give it a rest..

[EricaKane70]

I have to say I was impressed with how both potential vp's conducted themselves at the debate. I felt like Sarah is still dodging questions though, its fine that she wants to talk to the American people, she can do that and answer hard questions about herself and McCain. I didn't like all that talk about alaska, she is running for vp, not re-election for the gov. of Alaska. I think both were winners tonight, sarah proved that she does have some sort of grasp on things. But I think overall Biden was the winner, he was more knowledgeable, did not dodge any questions, and was more confident.imo

[George008]

O'Reilly went wild...didn't he? I applaud him as well..

[Jess]

OK, we agree on most points and I will respect your argument that you are not taking things personally.

On Bush and Cheney, Cheney has tried to maintain that he is part of the executive and the legislative and as a result does not have to turn over certain documents sought by the legislature. That is just not true. Bush sided with him on that.

Bush has also tried to argue that he does not have to respond to legislative requests for information (in his defense, I will say other presidents have tried that too).

[GoldenDogs]

I'm not interested in the polls. They can shift this way and that, I don't think they're accurate. I don't care what they say... they serve only to attempt to sway others in opinion or action.

I think Sarah Palin did a great job. Did she win it? I don't know. I don't think it is possible to win a debate unless your opponent screws up so badly that those who judge such things can't help but declare a winner. Biden didn't screw up... he was all so very... bland. Your typical older, white smile-and-a-wink politician. He is, in many ways, the exact type of person liberal Democrats DON'T want in office. But ideology wins out over principle every time when it comes to those people.

[Jess]

I agree with you. I think they treated each other with a great deal of respect also. I will say that I think both of them dodged the question about where they would cut the budget.

[George008]

IA. I believe Palin was far more successful in reaching out to the undecideds..That is what I would consider "winning"..I think the polls will reflect that..(sorry I am a poll junkie).