The second Presidential debate

[elone]

Tomorrow is the next debate. Opened this thread to find out pre-debate what President Obama needs to do to win this one after his poor performance in the first. Also discuss thoughts on the debate after it concludes.

I think he really needs to just show up and refute Romney's plans, pin him on specifics, and point out his inconsistencies throughout the campaign. Point out once more the side of Romney that divides him from the 47% (really the 99%). Romney lost ground when people looked at him as a corporate raider who didn't give a damn about people, now he has been allowed to portray himself as a middle of the road Mr. nice guy who would never put the rich above the middle class.

[Ironwolf85]

he was kinda sleepy on the first one.

[Stattick]

He needs to pull a Biden.

[ShadowFox89]

 Someone give that man an Irish Coffee, with extra Irish.

[Serephino]

Yeah, he needs to be less reserved and show some of that charisma and ambition that got him elected the first time.  Of course, I guess it's hard to not feel defeated after everything that's been going on.  Calling Romney on his flip-flopping would be helpful.  Last time it looked like he was reading a prepared speech instead of engaging in the debate. 

[Ironwolf85]

I hope they use the same moderator, she was an actual journalist, it was fun watching her ask some hard questions of the VP's
Biden on fear of military action (such as his trying to get the Prez to pull the plug on the Bin-ladin raid.)
Ryans on his mystical budget numbers that totally make sense, but cannot be released until after the election.

[elone]

He needs to pull a Biden.

Agree, some people on the news say he held back to avoid the look of being a bully. Unfortunately Romney bullied and lied and gained ground. These debates do seem to hold some sway in the election if we are to believe the polls. Not sure how many undecideds are still out there but even if it 1 or 2 percent, that may be what it takes to win.

[OldSchoolGamer]

What would wake the debate up is:

1. Allowing the audience to ask unscripted questions.

2. Given that deviation from political orthodoxy is frowned on here, I'll just briefly point out that there ARE more than two people running for POTUS.

3. Realtime fact checking.  Schedule a few commercial breaks during which researchers could look up what the candidates say (or tape-delay the debate a couple hours).

[Trieste]

Now Romney is making promises for his plans for Canada and Mexico (I assume he knows they're part of "North America").

Watch out, Canadians.

[Chelemar]

WEEE GOOD FIGHT!  I saw we give them red and blue trunks and red and blue gloves and put them in the ring! ding ding ding!

[Chelemar]

Run Midstates cause holy cow the pipe line right through the watershed aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

[Trieste]

Obama: "I'm used to being interrupted."

Dahahaha.

I don't want to see them fight, but I wonder what it would do to stories and ratings if one of them threw a slug.

[Chelemar]

I know hahaha, :D would love to have seen Mrs. O's face then.

bwaahahah

  Edited to add,  Romney on wind energy..."I don't have a problem with wind energy."  Yeah no kidding, he's full of it.

[Trieste]

This 60% tax rate Romney is talking about on the richest Americans... is he in dreamland? Are you kidding me?!

[ShadowFox89]

 Man, Romney's full of more shit than the farms around here.

[Callie Del Noire]

This 60% tax rate Romney is talking about on the richest Americans... is he in dreamland? Are you kidding me?!

No..what he said is..

60% of the taxes being PAID to the government is from the top 2% of the countries income makers.

[Trieste]

I'm waiting for him to mention his "six studies"... give me a break.

[Chelemar]

HE STILL never said where the money comes. EVER

[Trieste]

He totes just did the smug walk back. Romney SWAGGAH.

[Chelemar]

Oh, and as far as no marriage for gays, Mr. Romney, your GGDad had what 17 wives, but I as a lesbian can't have one?? Pa lease!

[Chelemar]

Does he realize that he sounds sexist?

[Callie Del Noire]

Noo..he just thinks you don't need to worry your little head about the big issues liddle lady.. (he is coming across as very smarmy to me)

[Chelemar]

YEAH!  Go Daddy Bama, take care of the girls.

[Trieste]

"I have two daughters and I want them to have the same opportunities as anybody's son has."

*cheers*

[Callie Del Noire]

MORE FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS? HAVE YOU LOST YOUR FRIGGING MIND!

Sorry.. yelling at the TV now.. MORE?