Obama just blew it.

[cali]

Sorry, but saying that they have essentially the same position on social security is blowing it.

[Baitball Blogger]

1. I don't think so, cali.

Democrats and Progressives will vote for Obama. Obama is trying to win over the undecideds.

[Autumn]

7. He would do better to work on winning the ones reaching retirement

or the ones already on social security.

[elleng]

2. right, if he hasn't discussed and explained his point of view.

That's called 'out of context.'

[earthside]

3. Very disappointed ...

... that 'No Drama Obama' is on stage this evening.

[NYC Liberal]

5. People said the same thing in 2008 with him and McCain. Yet it worked.

Romney is getting aggressive. Aggressive looks BAD. Calm and collected is what people want in a president.

[Indpndnt]

8. Exactly this. ^^

[Renew Deal]

14. It's the same thing he did to Hillary

He is saying that there is no difference because he wants to make the choice an emotional one instead of an issue one. If there is no issue, Obama is more likable. It's the same thing that he did with Hillary.

[NYC Liberal]

4. Only if you turned off the TV and stopped listening.

[tnvoter]

6. Disagree. I think Obama is holding his own, frankly.

[MjolnirTime]

9. You've been saying that forever. Broken record.

[FrankAGarrett]

10. Spam deleted by The empressof all (MIR Team)

[cali]

17. go fuck yourself with something big and sharp you racist piece of shit.

[hifiguy]

20. Trolls are coming out. Calling MIRT

[JohnnyLib2]

23. That was taken care of quickly. Kudos

[ProSense]

11. No he didn't, he just boxed him in.

He forced Romney to talk about changes to the program for future retirees.

Obama now talking about vouchers.

[LiberalAndProud]

12. Medicare Advantage. This is where their views will diverge.

It was a Bush heist from beginning to end, increased the deficit and increased costs to seniors. TOTAL FAIL. I hope Obama beats him UP.

[spanone]

13. here comes the voucher story from Obama

[DavidL]

15. This thread should be deleted, and ...

the poster banned, for such a silly, senseless post.

If you have the guts to start a thread, please have the guts to actually post something worth reading.

You FAIL!

Please don't ever waste my short time on this planet again.

Reporting this thread as disruptive.

[cali]

21. oh please. YOU telling me I should be banned?

Good luck with, pumpkin.

[cali]

25. deal with this:

I'll post what I want, when I want, how I want. Don't like it? Don't fucking click on the thread, genius. It's that simple. Or put me on ignore.

[JanMichael]

27. hahahahahahahahah! Hi

Cali!

Good to see you!

[Poll_Blind]

22. It's a message board. Sometimes people post stuff you disagree with.

PB

[markpkessinger]

32. Excuse me, but you're relatively new here . . .

. . . and i hardly think it is appropriate to be calling for someone to be banned who is such a long-time member as Cali is.

[Joe the Revelator]

16. There you go again....

[Poll_Blind]

18. I agree, but NOT if "it" is the whole debate. It was definitely a positional misstep.

Night is still young-ish. Tides change.

PB

[cwydro]

19. I don't think

that he is doing so well in this debate actually.

And yeah, that was a dumb thing to say.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

26. Cali you're always negative.

Why should anyone take you seriously?

[Poll_Blind]

29. Maybe because the President actually said that and it's a boneheaded move.

Simple as that. I don't think it's going to cast much of a shadow over the rest of the race but it was inartful at best.

PB

[vaberella]

30. More like concern troll like...n/t

[cali]

31. that's simply not true. Look, I understand that people note the less than sunshine rah rah posts

far quicker than the positive posts, but the fact is I post plenty of positive posts about the President who I clearly support.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

34. Wish I could remember a few.

But I can't

[golfguru]

48. I have no problem with Cali having the courage to say it

like he/she saw it.

[Ikonoklast]

53. Hahahahaaaa! OF COURSE YOU WOULDN'T.

Romney is going to lose, deal with it.

It will only hurt for a little while, you'll get used to it stinging after the first month or so of Mr. Obama's next term.

[golfguru]

54. The only thing that stings me is...

when I miss the sweetspot on my irons. Not only it screws up my shot, it stings in my arthritic hands. At my age (Medicare eligible) it makes no difference who gets elected. Even if they cut my Medicare, I have options available.

[Texasgal]

28. oh please Cali

I know your cannot resist but c'mon... he didn't blow shit. Get a better attitude. jeez.

[cali]

33. I'm partisan, not blind.

I call it as I see it. Maybe I'm wrong, but I'm not going to pretend I think the President is doing a great job when I don't.

[Motown_Johnny]

35. He wanted to talk Medicare so he moved right past Social Security

it was a strategic move

[actslikeacarrot]

36. I dont think he is blowing it....

....I just think he is playing it safe because he knows it is his election to lose.

[RegieRocker]

37. Yes that was

Unnecessary

[otohara]

38. Why Are You Sorry?

And thanks for your concern!

[Lasher]

39. I'm not watching the debate.

But I can tell from what I have read on DU tonight, Obama is blowing it bigtime. No doubt about it.

[City Lights]

40. His performance tonight was less than stellar.

[adirondacker]

41. He needed to bring a dog crate and a pair of scissors

instead he brought Beggin Strips.

[wtmusic]

42. Exactly as I expected.

"Engaging Romney will be a mistake."

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021445329

Such a blown opportunity...back to work, El Presidente.

[mother earth]

43. He needed to call him out on many lies & omissions. There's a vast majority who just don't get it.

[cr8tvlde]

45. Mitt was very organized...ticked off points...good ones...Obama was not his best.

[OldDem2012]

49. How many of Mitt's "points" weren't bald-faced lies?...

...more than one and less than five?

[cr8tvlde]

55. I'd say at least half. It's hard to debate a liar or a car salesman. They have no boundaries in fact

And he channeled both, along with "firing" Jim Leher and Big Bird. That will come back and bite him in the ass.

[slackmaster]

46. President Obama did just fine!

[sfpcjock]

47. When Rmoney takes all your lifetime contributions to SS and gives them to irresponsible

idiots on Wall St. the difference will be plain. I hope that still does not happen.

[lonestarnot]

50. I'm still voting for Mr. President.

[Demonaut]

51. I don't think so, he held his own....I think he was somewhat flummoxed by the lies

he just learned a valuable lesson

[LittleBlue]

52. When he said this, I nearly fell out of my chair

No essential difference on SS? Romnuts will privatize it the first chance he gets.

What a stupid thing to say.