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October 16, 2008
What say you?
I voted early with my absentee ballot this week. It's probably no surprise I voted for Obama/Biden. I still watched the debate last night and came away with a few observations that were not consistent with the after show pundits. I also thought Bob Shieffer showed great restraint while asking his questions...*I* would have been cracking up or at least smirking trying to ask about the qualifications of their running mates.
I would not want McCain sitting at a negotiating table on my behalf - he presented as desperate and appeared on the verge of exploding. His mannerisms were disconcerting to me. Barack was smooth...which seemed to frustrate John even more...reminded me of my mother when she'd get wound up and no one would argue with her.
On more than one occasion McCain referred to Michelle Obama as "your wife" - um, her name is Michelle
On more than one occasion he referred to special needs children with Autism as a "cause" to deal with. Umm...was he really mixing up Palin's son's Down Syndrome with Autism...sorry but no amount of money or research is going to fix Down Syndrome
I deal with small business health insurance - no way in hell can someone find health insurance for $5000 annually - at least not any that don't take from your other pocket such as large deductibles or covering routine procedures. Maybe one could get major medical ONLY with $5K and an HMO that requires you to travel to Nebraska to see your primary physician. Think again Joe the Plumber....
I'm "only" 59 years old but I stayed up to watch all of the debate plus the after show...I commented this morning that I really am not my best late in the day much less after dinner. *I* would not take on a challenge starting at 9pm but then again thank goodness *I* am not trying to become leader of the free world...snore..nighty night
Posted by frani at October 16, 2008 10:40 AM
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I'm waiting for my absentee ballot, and I will vote for Obama also. I did not watch the debate. I'm ready for it all to be over. Nighty-night.
Posted by: bunnybeth ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.frani.net/weblog3//nav-commenters.gif)
at October 16, 2008 10:43 PM
Me too Beth....some of the ads are really annoying me. Personally I think anyone who is undecided at this point just hasn't reconciled with themselves just why they can't vote for the one think really think is best. Kind of disconcerting to face one's biases head on
Posted by: Fran at October 17, 2008 08:58 AM
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