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McCain Wins Debate by Connecting with Average 'Joe'

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Posted by Bobby Eberle

October 16, 2008 at 6:37 am >> Printer-Friendly Version

In the third and final debate held Wednesday night between Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama, America finally witnessed John McCain at his best. He consistently took the fight to Obama, and more importantly, McCain spoke to the American people... saying exactly what his programs and those of Obama's would do for average Americans.

By reaching out to "Joe the Plumber," McCain transformed policies into understandable actions. He also did the same with Obama's policies and let America know what an Obama administration would do for the country. McCain saved his best performance for last, and it could be what turns the tide in the swing states and the election. Here are some highlights:



Of course, for anyone who watched the debate, the real star of it was neither McCain nor Obama. It was Joe Wurzelbacher. Joe is a real plumber who confronted Obama about the issue of taxes. Obama responded with classic socialism, saying that it was good to "spread the wealth." Check out my previous post to find out more about Obama and Joe the Plumber.

There are so many keys to good debating, and although McCain missed some opportunities, he connected on one very important item -- know your audience. You don't speak to the moderator, you speak to the audience. In this case, to be specific, the audience is the American people, namely those who are wondering what's going to happen in these uncertain economic times. McCain looked directly into the camera and spoke to Joe the Plumber.

As noted in a news story running on GOPUSA:

Earlier this week, when Wurzelbacher got a chance to speak with Obama during a campaign appearance in Toledo, he told Obama that his tax plan would keep him from buying the business that currently employs him.
 
Sensing an opportunity during the debate, McCain cited that exchange when the candidates were asked to explain why their economic plans are better than their opponent's. McCain said Obama's plan would stop entrepreneurs from investing in new small businesses and keep existing ones from growing.
 
"Joe wants to buy the business that he has been in for all of these years, worked 10, 12 hours a day. And he wanted to buy the business but he looked at your tax plan and he saw that he was going to pay much higher taxes," McCain challenged Obama.
 
"You were going to put him in a higher tax bracket which was going to increase his taxes, which was going to cause him not to be able to employ people, which Joe was trying to realize the American dream," McCain said.
 
McCain then looked directly into the television camera and said: "Joe, I want to tell you, I'll not only help you buy that business that you worked your whole life for and I'll keep your taxes low and I'll provide available and affordable health care for you and your employees. And I will not stand for a tax increase on small business income."
 

McCain scored solid points on the tax issue overall. In one exchange, Obama said, "So, look, nobody likes taxes. I would prefer that none of us had to pay taxes, including myself. But ultimately, we've got to pay for the core investments that make this economy strong and somebody's got to do it."

Core investments??? I wish McCain would have hammered on that. For a socialist like Obama, EVERYTHING is a core investment, and Americans will be taxed more and more until government controls everything. However, McCain did respond by saying, "Nobody likes taxes. Let's not raise anybody's taxes. OK?" Short and sweet... but also accurate. We don't need to raise taxes on anyone.

Obama's response? It was, "Well, I don't mind paying a little more." If so, then go right ahead!!!

Another area in which McCain was very strong was earmarks and spending. The senator had made a career opposing earmarks and made sure that everyone knew of Obama's fondness for them. McCain noted Obama's earmarks "including $3 million for an overhead projector in a planetarium in his hometown. That's not the way we cut -- we'll cut out all the pork."

If there's one complaint I have it is that McCain had many opportunities to follow-up and, instead, let openings go. He did a much better job of connecting with the American people, and he brought up key issues, but it's almost like he was going through his mental checklist of "zingers" and would only hit them once. Earmarks is a perfect example.

Yes, Sen. McCain mentioned the overhead projector, and that was great. However, later in the debate, Obama said, "Earmarks account for 0.5 percent of the total federal budget. There's no doubt that the system needs reform and there are a lot of screwy things that we end up spending money on, and they need to be eliminated. But it's not going to solve the problem."

McCain should have pounced. This was a golden opportunity to once again show the American people that Obama is just another left-wing politician. There's no doubt the system needs reform? Then McCain should say, "If that's the case, why haven't you stepped up and been a leader on this issue? Why do you continue to waste taxpayer money on such projects?"

This is the type of activity that leads to corruption, and McCain could have easily added, "Why Sen. Obama have you -- in just two short years -- become the second largest recipient in history of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac contributions?"

As opposed to the previous debates, McCain threw many jabs and scored many points. But in order to knock out your opponent, you have to follow the jabs with the "pay-off" punch. McCain never did that. He mentioned Ayers briefly, then moved on. He mentioned the pork, then moved on. The one thing he did do consistently was mention Joe the Plumber and bring the discussion back to the American people... excellent job!

McCain has a chance to win. He needs to simply tell America what his vision is, and what Obama's is as well. Obama will bring America closer to socialism than ever before. A McCain administration will go after corruption and spending, lower taxes for ALL Americans, and not engage in the type of class warfare rhetoric that Obama preaches. To Sen. McCain... Don't be afraid to throw the knock-out punch! If you don't take Obama out now, he's going to be "champ" for the next four years. That is something America cannot afford.

 
Depends what poll you read. I have seen some that state Obama won.
 
I personally couldn't possibly care less who won the debate....it's all a matter of opinion anyway. I liked what one man who was interviewed after the debate said; something to the effect Obama won the debate but I'm not voting for the person who is the best speaker I'm voting for the person I think is best qualified to run the country. To me that statement hit the nail on the head.
 
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I agree with BOTH Ashley AND Appylover2..........

Frankly, it doesn't matter who won the debate. I don't want a smooth talker. I want a do-er that is for giving every U.S. Citizen their individual power and rights back. No more government in our back pockets or breathing down our necks with needing more money or more forms to fill out.........

Last night I watched part of the debate on Fox News over my husband's shoulder on his computer..........and part of it on CBS on our livingroom TV. Fox commentators felt McCain came out stronger but they said, "Too little too late." CBS felt Obama was the "winner"...... WHO CARES??????
 
i dont think either won. i still am voteing for Obama. dont know if either will be best for the job but i think i agree with obama on more things than mccain
 
OK Now I have to clean up my key board.

That was just to funny!! I am still laughing!!
 
I thought McCain did the best job yet. I feel very good about how he handled his part of the debate
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Jill, I will agree with you. I'm watching it online right now so I can see the whole thing, and I do think this was his best debate of the three.
 
OMG, I have to respond, this is hilarious! It's bad enough that he looks like an old stiff stuffed pale pillsbury dough boy and his tongue darts in and out every now and then like a lizzard but when he started doing this at the end, I"m wondering, what the heck?? I hope they put this in the next ad on tv, show the people their potential next president. I'm sorry, I'm mean, I can't help it, this is funny! I guess it shouldn't shock me that someone caught a picture of it. I'm still chuckling, gotta go back to it and look again!
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I try to stay off of these politcal threads, just can't help this one, every time I look, I laugh again. Thanks Mary Lou, I needed this.
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But Jiiilllll........... You have to tell me what you really think of this picture???
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I'm thinking maybe Obama finally took a flea dip and is giving off fumes!!! You lay down with dogs.........................
 
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MY opinion is that the republicans on this board will do and say anything, just like the ones in office. Sore lossers, for sure, reaching for straws, trying to get their opinions accross to every one, right or wrong, lie or truth, it just comes right on out. I guess I just get sick of you guys digging and searching and searching and digging up crap on Ombama, all I have to do is look at McCains voting record to veto him, for heaven sakes, he even voted against equal pay for women. I supported my kids by myself most of my life, those are fighting words to me!! And I don't want our jobs going over seas, I just lost mine to Mexico, McCain doesn't have a clue what normal people are like. What good is a health care program he describes, most of my friends who don't have health care, his plan won't help at all, they don't have that money to pay for insurance, they're trying to pay the bills and feed the kids. Off topic here, sorry. Come on, don't you guys see how funny this is, if it were the other way around, I can just imagine the mean stuff said, it's even being said now, with Obama looking tall and statuesque sp??, like the next president. I think I'll go out and clean my rabbit cages now or maybe cleaning up after my goats, more important and fun than being on these threads, I just had to let this one out, I still think it's the funniest thing that has been on here for a long time.
 
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It's bad enough that he looks like an old stiff stuffed pale pillsbury dough boy
Marnie,
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Marnie,
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Marnie.
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I don't think he can help what he looks like. He just looks pale because of who he is standing next to. And I'm sure he doesn't have a tan because he has to stay out of the sun. He is normal colored. Althought I did find the picture funny. I laughed until Daisy came to see what was wrong with me. But maybe Jill is right. He was smelling something and gagging following Obama.
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I don't remember them being that close on the stage though. I thought they came from opposite sides of the stage but I probably am wrong. No offense, Marnie. Just have to kid you.
 
Marnie --

Of course, it doesn't matter to me what they look like, BUT... have you seen pictures of McCain when he was Obama's age? VERY handsome!!! And Obama has lady hands and monkey ears -- if we want to talk about looks.

Jill
 
That pic cracks me up. Seems on the local news they interviewed" Joe the Plummer"( by the way he makes 250,000 a year) WOW! The news said average plummers make under 50,000 a year. He was asked about a plummers license and said he didn't need one cause he works for someone else...wrong...I guess now the county or state he works in is investigating him (bet he wishes now he wasn't sooo popular.)
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As they say, the McPain rhetoric leaves a bad taste in your mouth...

...or is it from kissing up to the extreme right?
 
...or is it from kissing up to the extreme right?
Good try, Susanne, but of course we all should know by now that McCain is far from a Conservative ("extreme right") Republican
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You know, that whole Maverick nickname and all...
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