Strategies and tactics
Biden explains things to McCain.
Yes, McCain's lecture of Obama was one of many weird moments in the debate (starting with McCain's attempt to channel Sarah Palin during his first couple of rambling, disconnected answers). But, overall, I've never seen such an open show of contempt for an opponent during a presidential debate. About 30 minutes in started to notice the lack of eye contact (in a format intended to foster interaction with each other). Even at the end, the customary shaking of hands, McCain still can't look his opponent in the eye (see today's Times front page if you don't believe me).
Even Chris Matthews noticed. But, we'll see. The pundits have been known to change their minds a couple of days after these debates. Just ask Al Gore.
Also weird were the little zingers, that play so well during his "town halls" with sympathetic audiences. Last night's audience was instructed to sit on their hands, so his jokes simply fell flat.
Yes, McCain's lecture of Obama was one of many weird moments in the debate (starting with McCain's attempt to channel Sarah Palin during his first couple of rambling, disconnected answers). But, overall, I've never seen such an open show of contempt for an opponent during a presidential debate. About 30 minutes in started to notice the lack of eye contact (in a format intended to foster interaction with each other). Even at the end, the customary shaking of hands, McCain still can't look his opponent in the eye (see today's Times front page if you don't believe me).
Even Chris Matthews noticed. But, we'll see. The pundits have been known to change their minds a couple of days after these debates. Just ask Al Gore.
Also weird were the little zingers, that play so well during his "town halls" with sympathetic audiences. Last night's audience was instructed to sit on their hands, so his jokes simply fell flat.
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