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Yes. I am.





thenewgreen  ·  4438 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I'm always glad when Lehrer is a moderator. I once was able to ask him a question on the Diane Rehm show regarding the debate he moderated with Bush Sr.

"No cheers, boo's applause, hisses"

Interesting to see them shake hands after so much vitriolic language/ads.

mk  ·  4438 days ago  ·  link  ·  

It's always interesting watching them go from stiff to loosened up. Romney started off a bit sharper, IMO.

thenewgreen  ·  4438 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Yeah, Romney looks better thus far. Carrying himself with more confidence. Better use of humor too with the "I have 5 sons" line.

mk  ·  4438 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Yeah, he came out strong. 8 days of practice paid off.

Obama just started to push back.

Looks like a good 3 debates.

thenewgreen  ·  4438 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Obama's "If you think you can give a 5trillion dollar tax cut and add 2 trillion in defense spending and pay for it by cutting loop holes".... was effective.

Lehrer needs to reign them in.

mk  ·  4438 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Yeah, Romney walked over Lehrer.

EDIT: Oh shit he said he is CUTTING PBS! Bend over Lehrer!

thenewgreen  ·  4438 days ago  ·  link  ·  

The "you put $90 billion -50 years worth in to solar and wind" -Romney is clearly getting the better of Obama right now imo.

mk  ·  4438 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Yeah, he's got a holster full of good lines.

thenewgreen  ·  4438 days ago  ·  link  ·  

"If your 54 or 55 you might want to listen" -looking directly in to camera. -Well played Mr. President.

thenewgreen  ·  4438 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Well delivered "good lines" makes him appear much more capable. He is on the offensive, Obama needs to reclaim the offense. But I guess that is the role of the incumbent.

thenewgreen  ·  4438 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Obama has got to be hoping for a subject change. Economy out the gate isn't exactly what he would have elected for imo

mk  ·  4438 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Yeah, but Romney got boxed in with his No Revenue statement. That's crazy GOP primary talk.

thenewgreen  ·  4438 days ago  ·  link  ·  

"I actually like you Jim".....

mk  ·  4438 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Yes, Lehrer gets my respect. I'm sure he'll do as best as he can.