Wednesday, August 20, 2008,4:17 AM
There Seems To Be No Question Now
McCain crushed Obama in that California debate over the weekend. Even the Democrats' favorite "Republican," David Gergen, thinks so:

Heading into the candidates’ appearances on Saturday night at Saddleback Church, the conventional wisdom in politics was Barack Obama should have a clear upper hand in any joint appearance with John McCain — one the young, eloquent, cool, charismatic dude who can charm birds from the trees, the other the meandering, sometimes bumbling, old fellow who can barely distinguish Sunnis from Shiias.

Well, kiss that myth goodbye.

McCain came roaring out of the gate from the first question and was a commanding figure throughout the night as he spoke directly and often movingly about his past and the country’s future. By contrast, Obama was often searching for words and while far more thoughtful, was also less emotionally connective with his audience.

"Is The Tide Turning?," AC360.com, August 19, 2008

 
posted by Jerry Fuhrman
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