Tonights Debate 7 Oct

[DanaC]

I watched the debate. It was very interesting. Setting aside the fact that I agree with Obama more than I agree with McCain on policy, I thought Obama came across better overall. He just seems to have more weight to him, more gravitas. He carried himself with dignity, I thought, whereas McCain seemed almost *thinks* I don't know...ingratiating? His body language to me was slightly too close in, a little too pally. Needy. And he seemed to be bluffing along without much in the way of actual ideas. Apparently you guys can tackle all your nation's problems in one fell swoop, with no detailed plan simply because you are American and great, and because McCain knows what to do.

Obama, to me came across as someone who has a coherent plan in mind to begin tackling some of the more pressing problems. Whether or not you agree with that plan is obviously a different matter, but he at least sounds like he's got a plan. He seems very credible, like he could carry the office of President and well.

It's funny, because prior to the race really kicking off, when the reps and dems were choosing their candidates, I agreed with but wasn't sure whether I liked Obama and disagreed with but quite liked McCain. The more I see of Obama, the more impressed I am. The more I see of McCain the more insincere he seems, and the more crafted his humility.