What was OBAMA Thinking?

[alcibiades_mystery]

Well, he was thinking of the massive charts he has draped up in every office he walks into, the charts that tell him he has his base PLUS locked up, m and is now fighting for the lion's share of about 7% of undecideds. He was thinking what all the evidence in the world shows, that such undecideds hate fucking politics because of the nastiness and spittle. And he was thinking he can win 4-5% percent of them by keeping his cool and being congenial.

And he's right.

Just like he's been right about the pace of attacks in the ads, despite what the panic mongers in the DU Worry-Brigade would have you believe.
Just like he was right about playing the small forums while the Palin candle burned out, despite what the panic mongers in the DU Worry-Brigade would have you believe.
Just like he was right in his approach to the economic mess, despite what the panic mongers in the DU Worry-Brigade would have you believe.

He was thinking one more thing: he already has your vote, so it doesn't matter fuck all what you think. McCain already has the Freeper vote, so they can flail around and disrupt forums like this and it doesn't matter a fucking bit.

He's looking for 4% out of the 7%. With 5% it's a blow out. And I sure as hell trust his judgment over yours. Unless you can tell me when the last time was that you won statewide office and outlasted the strongest primary challenger in history?

[Warren Stupidity]

1. I sincerely hope you are correct. nt.

[alcibiades_mystery]

10. Oh, I'm correct

[HCE SuiGeneris]

18. Brazen confidence.

I like it! :toast:

[alcibiades_mystery]

26. MARS, bitches!

:-)

[rzemanfl]

2. Absolutely excellent post ! n/t

[fishwax]

3. Yep -- and pair that up with McCain's condescending attitude, and you've got

a pretty good night for the Obama campaign.

[AwakeAtLast]

4. Gotta give you a big K & R!

:kick:

[featherman]

5. Another winning post!!! And tonight was on McCain's supposed strong suit. LOL

[Danger Mouse]

6. You, sir, are spot fucking on. Obama played McCain like a fiddle.

[five_horizons]

7. Recommended

Great post. :toast:

[Laelth]

8. A bit aggressive, perhaps, but you make a good point.

k&r

:dem:

-Laelth

[Gregorian]

9. Yes. Obama is going to respect them in the morning.

While McCain will hop into his Hummer and jet outta the place.

Obama knows how to play it properly.


I'm loving this and learning a hell of a lot. And so is the rest of the world. I believe the anticipation of this new man in the White House is already causing optimism all around the globe.

[Doremus]

11. The CNN widget backs you up on that point.

Undecideds were VERY receptive to Obama, much more than McCain.

Their reaction to McPain's snarkiness was obviously negative.

[Turn CO Blue]

12. That green line went down during attacks and UP during positive

statements by Obama

[Doremus]

25. Yup. I think that's what I said.

However, there was a distinction between the condescending snarks by McCain and the fact-based attacking that Obama did. Campbell Brown astutely observed that the audience quite definitely discerned the difference, with the former bringing much more negative reaction from the audience.

[Egnever]

13. They have been brilliant so far

no reason to think they wont continue to be

[RoyGBiv]

14. Awesome Post!

K&R

[Clio the Leo]

15. where IS that "Must Read" button when we need it? :-) NT

[FrenchieCat]

16. Thank you!

And I think he did the job!

[paparush]

17. K I C K ! ! !

[EmperorHasNoClothes]

19. Best post of the night.

You nailed it right on the head. I don't know how, but some people on DU just seem to consistently underestimate Obama.

[calmblueocean]

24. Hear, hear. Another vote for 'Best Post of the Night'!

Obama knows what he's doing.

[sandnsea]

20. Exactly n/t

[CreekDog]

21. When you are leading a race, you don't slow down to break the legs of the guy behind you

you are right sir. :hi:

[stanwyck]

22. Kick

Great analysis

[vanderBeth]

23. kick

[Coexist]

27. .. and he looked damn good putting this thing away

that tie/suit combo killed.

and his hair was just the right length.

Don't laugh, I'm serious - his look was a winner, and that counts in subtle ways people don't realize.

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[quakerboy]

29. THE DEBATES WERE A TRAP !!!1!!111!

He never should have agreed to them. Its Roves doing I tells ya.

[SKKY]

30. That's excellent analysis!!!!

:thumbsup:

[depakid]

31. He thinks the McCain campaign has imploded

and considering the "strategy" he and his consultants and guys like Gibbs employed right up to the convention and shortly thereafter, we're all very fortunate that happened.

[cui bono]

32. I think you are right.

But at the same time I think there were missed opportunities.

-He could have calmly mentioned all the lobbyists on McCain's campaign.
-He could have calmly called McCain on his lie that he supports vets and cited his voting record. He should have that memorized the way McCain pulls out that POW card.

Personally I was not blown away by this performance. However, it was probably a good thing for him to be a little bit understated since this was his first introduction to a lot of people. He can build momentum in the next two debates and hopefully he'll deliver the knockout punch in the third one, with most of America rooting him on.

[goodgd_yall]

33. Good point

We have to remember who it is Obama has to win over now. They are not the political junkies, for one thing, who are going to be well-versed in foreign or domestic policy. And they are as you describe---they don't have the partisan spirit and passion. As the OP says they hate the nastiness and spittle.

[AnnieBW]

34. I would have liked to have seen him hit back more

Not be nasty, but just hit McGramps back a bit on his lies. Just keep repeating "Tell the TRUTH, John" about everything.

Obama played a really good defense last night. It's time to go on offense.