Today, Monday, one of the first dual party debates occurred between Obama and McCain. The topic of the debate centered on which candidate could relate more to the American public. The debate happened over a newspaper campaign.
Obama has been criticized by Americans for calling them out on their unhappiness with the economic status, calling them “bitter.” He claims that when workers struggle, they turn to guns and religion in order to alleviate their problems and consequently lash out at others who are better off. (Obama later tried to recant these harsh words, saying he himself is religiously observant and also a supporter of firearms.) While he is under fire, he criticizes the Republicans for not being sympathetic or caring enough about the economic situation to have the government help out. He claims that it only worsens the economic situation and also decreases public support. He attacked McCain for siding with President Bush in his tax cuts at the beginning of the decade and gave harsh words about him following Bush’s legacy too closely.
McCain takes a higher road in the debate, acknowledging Obamas comments and retaliating slightly less. He claims that Obama’s comments were of the elitist nature. McCain says that although he feels that government is important in people’s personal lives, the economic status is not the place for intervention and should assist as little as possible.
Clinton on the other hand, did not take part in the debate, but tried to turn Obama’s remarks back on him, calming that he would not be a President of the people because he is a snob.
The real question is, is this a precursor to future Presidential debates? Will it be Obama vs. McCain 2008, with the winner becoming President of the United States? If this debate shows anything, it will be a definite interesting campaign!
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