What did you get out of the debate? Well if you're like me, you probably remember the candidates talking more about some plumber named Joe, than they were about many of the issues. Did you know they mentioned this guy more than 20 times? That's more references than they gave to just about every major issue facing the country! You'd think that in the days of this and this, the candidates would be a little more willing to stick to the matter at hand and not get caught up in some silly and shallow conversation on one man's personal situation. What did you think of last night's debate?
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Don't Forget To Tune In
Don't forget that tonight Senators Obama and McCain will face-off in a townhall-style debate tonight! You can check your local listings for times and stations that will be carrying the event.
Just like last week's VP debate, we'll be hosting another poll where you cast your vote for you think came out on top! Visit us immediately after the debate and tell us what you thought.
Even though voting on the VP poll continues, here are the results as of today, at 3:41 p.m. ET. Interesting stuff indeed!
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Quick Note on Tonight's Debate
As AARP does frequently, we surveyed some undecided voters and asked them where they stand right now with the candidates. The overwhelming majority (81%) of undecided voters say the debates will be important in deciding their vote, while most feel that they don't know enough about the candidates' economic and health care plans to decide yet.
The country will gather this evening to watch the first presidential debate, live from Oxford, Mississippi. To be sure, the economy will likely dominate the discussion in some fashion.
Given current issues facing the country, questions about the how our economy plays a role in the global community are absolutely on point. But we here at ShaarpSession would be remiss if we did not put in a plug for debate moderator Jim Lehrer to ask at least one question about the future of social security and how the candidates propose to strengthen our economy...older Americans are taking a beating right now.
One thing top on our minds here at ShaarpSession is how do the candidates think the current economic down turn will affect these entitlement programs?
We'll wait eagerly by the television set tonight to see what they have to say!
