True sign a candidate is in trouble: He has to issue statement telling everyone he was 'respectful'

[jefferson_dem]

Salter: McCain was 'respectful'

I'm struck by this Mark Salter line in a pool report that just came out, which seems to suggest McCain's camp is a little worried about how McCain's demeanor toward Obama came across.

"It was very tough debate but I don't think our candidate went over the line. He stayed on offense in a respectful way," he said.

If it were obvious, he wouldn't have to say it twice.

http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0908/Salter_McCain_was_respectful.html

[BattyDem]

1. Part of being "respectful" is LOOKING at the person you're speaking to!

:eyes:

[MadMaddie]

2. They are in trouble because guess what America was

watching and no matter how much spinning they put on it....McCain never, ever looked at Obama.

[FrenchieCat]

8. At least 55 million households!

And many of them are not that stupid. :rofl:

[City Lights]

3. McNasty has no better understanding of the word "respectful" than he does of "honor."

Fuck off, McNasty. You are unworthy of the office you seek!

[crazy_vanilla]

4. so they know the old turd messed up

[Realityhack]

5. Interestingly I think the key their is 'on the offensive' n/t

[Eyes_wide_ open]

7. If they elimated "on the" and just left "offensive" they'd be closer to the mark

[Realityhack]

12. LOL. n/t

[ailsagirl]

6. A little late for that, doncha think?

[liberalMOmama]

9. If by respectful they mean completely disgusting, then sure

I totally agree. Absolutely.

[Arugula Latte]

10. It's respectful to mutter "Horseshit!" under your breath, too.

He could at least have pulled a Colonel Potter and shouted "Horseapples!"

[Rosa Luxemburg]

11. McCain behaved like a 6 year old! smirking and laughing at Obama!

McCain has no place at the White House

[Cha]

13. Rec'd~ This is what Obama's strategy

was in the debate I am concluding. Obama was knowledgeable, cordial, respectful, looked him right in the EYE, didn't let mccain's attacks bother him, and it only makes nasty mcheinous' actions more stunning!

[adamuu]

14. wow thats a sure sign that they know he f**ed up

I think McCain is exceeding his temper expectations, among those who know him well

I just hope we get to see the real McCain before Nov. The voters have that right.

[young_at_heart]

15. He was NOT respectful-----at all

I've been watching debates since Kennedy/Nixon and I've never seen one with this level of disrespect.

[blondeatlast]

16. In other words__ "I got caught." Even Karl Rove says that if you are defending, you are losing. nt