Why Obama won the debate, CHANGE!!

[Dawgs]

A post I saw on the Barack Obama blog made a great point.

"What I find most fascinating about both the Democratic and Republican debates is how they're all trying to play Obama's game.

He's set the tone and theme and they're ALL trying to dance to it. (but they can't because he's inventing the steps)

They're all singing the Change "Hallelujah" Chorus now.

How did the "junior senator from Illinois" accomplish this?"

The entire theme of last night's debate(s) was change; a label that Obama already owns. If the other candidates are forced to chase a message that already belongs to Obama, then he has already won.

[Thrill]

1. "Any time you speak out powerfully for change, the forces of status quo attack."

Thanks for attacking Hilary!!

[scarletwoman]

2. Edwards said that, not Obama. (nt)

[Thrill]

6. I know who said it

but, the point is it was a powerful quote that helps sink Hilary

[chimpymustgo]

3. That was Edwards' line - and he's right. And this has always been his message.

nt

[Clark2008]

10. Not always.

When he was a senator, he didn't challenge any powers. He went along with them and cheerleaded their proposals.

[Labors of Hercules]

4. OH THAT'S JUST FUNNY!!

OP about "Obama's game" for change and the first supporting response throws out an Edwards quote to back it up!

How IRONIC!

:rofl:

[Thrill]

8. Ummmm I didn't

throw Edwards quote out by mistake. I posted it because its helping sink Hilary. I didn't say Barack said it

[Labors of Hercules]

14. ah gotcha... corrected.

:toast: (I Still think it was funny though)...

[chimpymustgo]

5. And Edwards won the debate HANDS down. Not even close.

Obama didn't mess up, but he was very low energy, not much there there. Did have a nice closing statement. Poor Hillary.

[Dawgs]

11. I agree. I thought Edwards looked the most fresh and passionate.

He solidified his position for me; which is second behind Obama. But, the theme of both debates was change, and that helps Obama as much as Edwards performance.

My order of debate performances:
1) Edwards, passion
2) Richardson, experience
3) Obama, didn't lose
4) Hillary, angry

[whatdoyouthink]

7. He came in 2nd but did

Ok...at the debate, and enough "Change" (100 mil) collected Will buy you (a chance) a few State's
So Hope his message - (Plan's) will stand on there own? for the long run..

I don't think Change is Patented by him - every Election!!! (almost) everyone says change is needed.

[Dawgs]

12. Hillary pushed the "experience" versus "change" meme.

Blame her for giving it to Obama.

[MethuenProgressive]

9. Fuzzy feel good non-specifics worked for Reagan - why not Barack?

Sheeple love that crap.

[Uben]

13. Every candidate promises change

That's not a message, it is a standard campaign statement.

Edwards has said it

Obama has said it

Clinton has said it

Richardson has said it

Ron Paul has said it

Mitt Romney has said it

John McCain has said it

Rudy has said it


Obama did not come up with this, he merely is repeating what every other candidate is saying. What you don't hear is anyone willing to keep the staus quo.