McCain = Bush from a economic point of view
So what is it that makes a president a good economic president? Here’s what Felzenberg says:
Most economically successful presidents were genuinely interested in business and economics. They availed themselves of multiples sources of information both inside and outside their administrations and selected good advisers and competent department heads … Nor did they resort to short-term gimmicks … While often reacting to short-term challenges, these presidents developed coherent policies designed to boost long-term economic performance. … None of [the failed] presidents, save for Carter and Hoover, showed much interest in business or economics.
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He said he was alarmed by the report that she'd triggered a conflict with the local librarian in Wasilla, Alaska by inquiring about the possibility of banning books.
"Any time someone goes to the library and says, 'I want to ban books,' and the librarian says 'no,' and she threatens to fire them -- that's scary,"
Obama’s ad reflects the sharper tone his campaign has adopted since the McCain camp last week exploited his remark that the GOP candidate’s policies were “lipstick on a pig.” McCain’s surrogates accused Obama of calling McCain’s running mate, Sarah Palin, a pig, which drew heavy media attention.
Obama’s ad starts off with a clip of McCain declaring, “I will not take the low road to the highest office in this land.”
“What’s happened to John McCain?” a narrator asks.
Does is Reputation mean nothing?
How low can McCain go - it seems very very low
By agreeing and demonstrating his grace Barak took a the steam from McCain's attacks
CBS Insta Poll shows Barack Obama won 39% to John McCain's 25% with 36% saying the debate was a draw.
Insider Advantage reports those polled Obama won 42% to McCain's 41% with Undecided 17%
CNN reports voter opinions that Obama "did better" 51%, McCain "did better" 38%
The CNN poll showed men were evenly split, but women gave Obama higher marks 59% to 41% for McCain.
McCain tends to be action-oriented and given to dramatic gestures. He listens to his gut instinct and rattles off ideas. He can also come across as impulsive and temperamental.
Obama strikes a reflective and cautious pose. He collects information and labors over pros and cons. He is so studious that he sometimes appears detached and indecisive.
Despite his junior status in Congress, the first-term Illinois senator was given the authority to take the lead for Democrats by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. He peppered drafters of the administration's plan with questions. At one point, Obama said it was time to hear from McCain.
The GOP nominee was silent for much of the session. A veteran at Capitol Hill negotiations, McCain is mindful of seniority and was outranked. He deferred to House GOP leader John Boehner and other senior Republicans. Aides said McCain also didn't want to get into the "contentious shouting match.