A Simple Comparison
I know that Skippy and the Frau bristle when I put political-type stuff on here... but I have a basic observation I'd like to share.
In the past week, while Sarah Palin was wowing people by dodging questions, Obama and McCain each did something that should have been newsworthy: each one took part in what became a hostile interview. Obama entered the (ahem) "No Spin Zone" in a 30-minute talk with Bill O'Reilly, while John McCain appeared on a Portland, Maine news program with a sarcastic and clearly partisan host.
The content of these clips can be frustrating, in that they both get bogged down in details. But at least watch the first few minutes of each interview. Which candidate demonstrates the ability to think on his feet in the face of hostile questions?
First, Obama vs. O'Reilly
Now, McCain in Maine
Two final points:
1) I realize the Maine interview focuses largely on Sarah Palin. Before blaming the interviewer, keep in mind that THE MCCAIN CAMPAIGN now centers itself on Palin.
2) I'm really, really looking forward to the debates.
In the past week, while Sarah Palin was wowing people by dodging questions, Obama and McCain each did something that should have been newsworthy: each one took part in what became a hostile interview. Obama entered the (ahem) "No Spin Zone" in a 30-minute talk with Bill O'Reilly, while John McCain appeared on a Portland, Maine news program with a sarcastic and clearly partisan host.
The content of these clips can be frustrating, in that they both get bogged down in details. But at least watch the first few minutes of each interview. Which candidate demonstrates the ability to think on his feet in the face of hostile questions?
First, Obama vs. O'Reilly
Now, McCain in Maine
Two final points:
1) I realize the Maine interview focuses largely on Sarah Palin. Before blaming the interviewer, keep in mind that THE MCCAIN CAMPAIGN now centers itself on Palin.
2) I'm really, really looking forward to the debates.
posted by The Marmoset | 10:11 AM
2 Comments:
Is it me, or does "McCain in Maine" sound like something that should be promoted by Don King?
He does, in fact, fall mainly on the plain.
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