And With That Move, Dems Prove They're the Real Threats to Our Republic
Here's Why Dems Are Bedwetting Right Now
In the Worst Case Scenario for 2024, There Could Be a Firewall for...
DeSantis Schools Reporter Who Suggests Hurricanes, Tornadoes Linked to Climate Change
Joe's 2024 Exit Results in Hunter Biden's 'Art' to Face Value Plunge
Republican Raises Concerns About Voting Access in Areas Hit By Hurricanes
How Trump's 'Operation Aurora' Will Save America
Glenn Youngkin Hit With Lawsuit by Biden-Harris DOJ Over Removing Noncitizens From Voter...
Walz Reveals the Harris Campaign's Solution for the Illegal Immigration Crisis
How CBS Weaves Race, Culture Into Every Story
Allred's Response to Cruz Daring to Call Him Out for Failing to Protect...
Here's What Happened to KU Professor Who Called for Men Not Voting for...
The White House Medical Report on Kamala Harris Won't Surprise You
Biden Said What About People Who Tell 'Lies' About the Hurricane Response?!
Gary Gensler Has to Go
Tipsheet

Saddleback Wrap

First of all, I thought Pastor Rick Warren did a fabulous job. He didn't follow the model I'd want a traditional moderator to follow in the upcoming presidential debates of course, but for a thoughtful forum on faith and politics it was insightful, productive and compelling. (And about a million times more interesting than that forum CNN held earlier this year for the Democrats.)
Advertisement


Now to the political stuff. What's everyone going to be talking about? Here are my thoughts, the good, the bad and the ugly.

Obama: Looked like he was still on vacation. Stammered and stuttered throughout the forum and failed to answer many of the questions decisively. Terrible answers on life issues. Saying he can't say when life begins because it is "above his pay grade" is unacceptable.  He did talk about his faith convincingly.

McCain: Has a lot to be happy about this evening, but there were two minor issues that could provide material for the Democrats (his joke about $5 million to be "rich" and for a moment he couldn't spit the word "Russia" out when talking about the Georgian conflict.) His performance tonight will excite conservatives, no doubt. His answers on "evil", energy, education and spending were steller. 

The biggest contrast of the evening between the two candidates came down to their ability to answer questions clearly and forthrightly. McCain did, Obama didn't. You can see this in the Q & A I transcribed below.  The very first  question alone shows how "safe" Obama stayed all night. When asked who he admires the most he said his wife, his grandma and didn't even name a third.
Advertisement
Safe. He even ducked the softballs!

Ok, that's enough from me for tonight. Once again, great forum. Bring on the debates!

Join the conversation as a VIP Member

Recommended

Trending on Townhall Videos

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement