This first debate was focused on foreign policy, and the Obama camp spent time beforehand tamping down expectations while floating the idea that McCain needed a knockout in what is sold as DoubleTalk's main event. No knockout, Tough Guy, but I think Obama still spent a bit too much time on the high road when the car-pool lane past the "Desperation Express" is wide open.
McCain's demeanor never changes: condescending, petty, defensive, and shrill.
He couldn't even look Barack Obama in the eye.
I'm not sure how that plays to anybody other than me, and I think it shows McCain's flinty weaknesses.
I know Obama has campaigned on a New Politics; my only small quibble is that perhaps this posture shouldn't be extended to being overly-senatorial while standing toe-to-toe in televised debates.
I think Obama leaves John McCain in the dust merely by waking up in the morning, but I also understand that images and soundbites creep through that beaming screen and play to a sponge-like crowd.
Hopefully Obama's aim connects with undecided voters in their hearts, and his more cerebral approach doesn't fly over their heads.
See, everybody hears the melody; many, never the words.
McCain's is flaccid, sugary, militaristic pop; Obama's song is Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in comparison.
So for Round Two, pump up the beauteous volume, Barack.
I say it's critical to get under the other guy's thin skin.
I say that every button needs to be pushed.
I say it's time to be a Street Fighting Man.
What else can a poor boy do?
Get elected, then institute those New Politics.
The second presidential debate will be October 7 in Nashville, TN.
Senator Obama, I think the time is right for a palace revolution.
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