Obama Romney 10/16 Debate #2 Discussion

[Voice of Reason]

The thread discussing the first debate was excellent with everyone keeping it on a high level. Let's see if we can do it again with debate #2.

 

The shoe is on the other foot in this one with Obama needing to step it up and show he really wants to be President again. His lackluster effort in debate number one may have cost him the election. Romney needs to keep the pressure on, keep Obama on the defensive and show his excellent first debate was not a fluke.

[UKMustangFan]

It seems quite a few felt that one reason the 1st debate was so lopsided was because of the lofty expectations for President Obama, which he fell well short of. Now we're heading into debate #2, and all we keep hearing about is how much more energized and ready the President will be. If this debate is more of a "draw", will those expectations again hurt the President's reelection bid? Most people fully expect the President to rebound and win this debate, which makes me wonder if even a draw will be considered a loss based on expectations? :idunno: Just a thought.

[Randy Parker]

Good questions, UKMF, and I've wondered the same. I personally feel like a draw doesn't do much to the race.

 

Romney better be ready to defend the 47% mark.

 

My prediction is that Obama will come out strong & do very well.

[Michael Corleone]

Good questions, UKMF, and I've wondered the same. I personally feel like a draw doesn't do much to the race.

 

Romney better be ready to defend the 47% mark.

 

My prediction is that Obama will come out strong & do very well.

 

Everyone is fully aware of the 47% comment by now. Obama missed his opportunity in the first debate. On the other hand the President is gonna get whacked on Libya and Biden's comments. If anyone thinks Romney isn't going to go for Obama's throat they are fooling themselves. If Obama doesn't win the debate by a pretty wide margin he is toast.

[Randy Parker]

Everyone is fully aware of the 47% comment by now. Obama missed his opportunity in the first debate. On the other hand the President is gonna get whacked on Libya and Biden's comments. If anyone thinks Romney isn't going to go for Obama's throat they are fooling themselves. If Obama doesn't win the debate by a pretty wide margin he is toast.

 

He may have missed his opportunity, but he'll be sure to bring it up this time around. I just think it would be wise of Romney to have some kind of answer for it.

 

Good point on Libya/Biden.

[Michael Corleone]

He may have missed his opportunity, but he'll be sure to bring it up this time around. I just think it would be wise of Romney to have some kind of answer for it.

 

Good point on Libya/Biden.

 

I completely agree that Obama will bring up the 47% remark I just not sure how effective it will be at this point. Obama really has no other option but to attack him on the 47% issue because he is grasping. The election is slipping out of his hands and he knows it.

[75center]

Good questions, UKMF, and I've wondered the same. I personally feel like a draw doesn't do much to the race.

 

Romney better be ready to defend the 47% mark.

 

My prediction is that Obama will come out strong & do very well.

 

What's the 47% comment have to do with foreign policy? Isn't that the focus of this debate?

[Michael Corleone]

What's the 47% comment have to do with foreign policy? Isn't that the focus of this debate?

 

He will find a way to mention it. At least I think he will.

[Henry521]

I think Obama will bring up 47%, Bain, and Romneys taxes. What else can he discuss? He can't talk about his record, it's horrible. I have yet to hear a plan from Obama. He keeps saying keep moving forward. If we continue to go in the direction that we have been moving in the last 4 years, this country is headed right down the drain.

 

Bain and Romney's taxes are what Obama felt gave him a step up on Romney before the first debate. Personnally it is old and not going to help Obama at all. People want to hear a plan.

 

On foreign policy, Romney will be all over that. As he should.

[Habib]

What's the 47% comment have to do with foreign policy? Isn't that the focus of this debate?

 

This one is all issues I believe. The last one will be exclusive to foreign policy.

[Henry521]

This one is all issues I believe. The last one will be exclusive to foreign policy.

 

This debate will cover foreign and domestic issues.

 

Being a town hall setting, the questions will be asked by preselected audience members that are undecided voters.

[BigGreenHorse]

Barry is great in that setting. He will rock ole Mitt. It's over already. Despite a close National Poll the key is the Electoral College. If Obama holds steady he is a lock for a second term. Basiclaly there are only about 4-5 states still undecided and the President leads in most even if he just wins one hes in. Romney has to run the table. He's not liked enough to do that. Mitt becomes McCain after tomorrow. Just keep hamering 47%, Bain and Offshore accounts. Might also mention and ask why ole Mitt wont show us his tax returns too!:banana:

[Lawnboy13]

Barry is great in that setting. He will rock ole Mitt. It's over already. Despite a close National Poll the key is the Electoral College. If Obama holds steady he is a lock for a second term. Basiclaly there are only about 4-5 states still undecided and the President leads in most even if he just wins one hes in. Romney has to run the table. He's not liked enough to do that. Mitt becomes McCain after tomorrow. Just keep hamering 47%, Bain and Offshore accounts. Might also mention and ask why ole Mitt wont show us his tax returns too!:banana:

 

.......and suddenly this thread went in the crapper!:ohbrother:

[woodsrider]

So much for keeping it on a high level

[rockmom]

I do agree with BGH that the town hall setting has been President Obama's best format. I do think this will play to his strength. Mr. Romney HAS to come off as "everyman" in this one.