Why do you think McCain lost?

MothBalls · 11-05-08, 01:03 PM

Here's my $0.02

In the early days of the campaign when there was still multiple candidates, I was for McCain. As time went on and I paid closer attention to the candidates as the field narrowed down.

But then....

During the debates his focus was more on attacking Obama than answering the questions. Talking about the past, focused on the negative, that isn't something this country needs right now. We need to be looking at the future and solutions to the challenges we face, not mudslinging. I don't think he ever had a straight answer to any issue of importance.

His choice for VP. That decision was for one reason only, to get votes. I was sadly disappointed in his choice and his reason for choosing her. It was done out of desperation and not a decision of what would be best for the country.

After watching the debates, after seeing the negative campaign ads (the final turning point for me) I started to see things I didn't like. McCain wasn't being himself. You could see he was uncomfortable. He lacked confidence. He tried to act presidential, and he's not a good actor. He should have just been himself. It looked like we were in for more politics as usual.

<armchair quarterback>
I think he beat himself. If he would have never ran one negative ad, made an intelligent choice for VP, and spoke clearly about what he was going to do and how he was going to do it, he could have won.
</armchair quarterback>

Bottom line is Obama won. He's now my president and I will support him. He has my support, for now, but he has to earn my respect and trust.

11-05-08, 01:03 PM	#1
MothBalls Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,012 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	Why do you think McCain lost? Here's my $0.02 In the early days of the campaign when there was still multiple candidates, I was for McCain. As time went on and I paid closer attention to the candidates as the field narrowed down. But then.... During the debates his focus was more on attacking Obama than answering the questions. Talking about the past, focused on the negative, that isn't something this country needs right now. We need to be looking at the future and solutions to the challenges we face, not mudslinging. I don't think he ever had a straight answer to any issue of importance. His choice for VP. That decision was for one reason only, to get votes. I was sadly disappointed in his choice and his reason for choosing her. It was done out of desperation and not a decision of what would be best for the country. After watching the debates, after seeing the negative campaign ads (the final turning point for me) I started to see things I didn't like. McCain wasn't being himself. You could see he was uncomfortable. He lacked confidence. He tried to act presidential, and he's not a good actor. He should have just been himself. It looked like we were in for more politics as usual. <armchair quarterback> I think he beat himself. If he would have never ran one negative ad, made an intelligent choice for VP, and spoke clearly about what he was going to do and how he was going to do it, he could have won. </armchair quarterback> Bottom line is Obama won. He's now my president and I will support him. He has my support, for now, but he has to earn my respect and trust.