Comments on: Live Blogging the debate

By: Barbara

Barbara — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 22:43:50 +0000

Hey, this is awesome. You can almost feel electricity in the air. We saw a group of SCSU students doing some fancy footwork accompanied by what appeared to be the University Choir - all in anticipation of the debate.

More to come….

By: SCYellowDog

SCYellowDog — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 22:47:22 +0000

The “spin” room is interesting too. Lots of SC who’s who are available to the media to answer questions. Marguerite Willis (Hillary), wife of Florence Mayor Frank Willis, Inez (Barack) and Samuel Tenenbaum (AARP) are all here.

By: Gene

Gene — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 23:06:55 +0000

No surprise here, we lead off the debate with a question about Iraq.

By: Pale Green Pants

Pale Green Pants — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 23:10:11 +0000

Edwards makes a good point about the Amerian people needing to believe in their President. Something that seems to have been lost…

By: SCYellowDog

SCYellowDog — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 23:12:08 +0000

You’re right. Are we hearing anything new though?

By: Gene

Gene — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 23:28:02 +0000

Did anyone see the crazy rebel flags flying down in the Vista today in support of McCain? Pretty scary…

By: Pale Green Pants

Pale Green Pants — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 23:30:02 +0000

I don’t think Biden is too talkative or smart, I think he’s really a smart-alec at heart, wouldn’t that be fun to see in the White House?

By: Parker

Parker — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 23:30:21 +0000

Hey, Biden’s comment was amazing - and perfectly memorable. Are you capable of controlling your tongue? Are you a “gaff” machine? “YES”. Smile. Nothing more. Notta.

By: Gene

Gene — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 23:43:54 +0000

The question asked is about gun control (specific to the VT tragedy). I pose this, how does having to go through a check and/or need to have a license to own a gun cause us to lose our 2nd Ammendment rights?

By: RhondaJ

RhondaJ — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 23:47:24 +0000

Some of the candidates seem far more comfortable than others. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama - so far - appear most controlled and on point. The questions are somewhat predictable but tonight might be best thought of as the first comparative view of how fast-on-their-feet, decisive, controlled the Democratic candidates are.

By: Gene

Gene — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 23:48:33 +0000

Oh yeah, that and it sort of sets the tone for each candidate…

By: MissLilly

MissLilly — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:04:50 +0000

With the show of hands on stage and in the crowd during the debate Thursday night on the subject of guns and the tragic deaths in Virginia, will gun control become a divisive issue in the election?

By: Court

Court — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:11:14 +0000

I don’t think gun control will be a big issue in ‘08. I think it’s just hot right now. I’m sorry to say that, but I saw it happen after Columbine, and then nothing.

By: Gene

Gene — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:11:42 +0000

I wouldn’t think so, it’s an issue that could effectively split the democratic party. They’ll all probably toe the line on that issue.

By: BirdMan

BirdMan — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:23:46 +0000

Trees, light bulbs, both are good. But Obama doesn’t seem to have too much to say on the environment.

By: BirdMan

BirdMan — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:24:58 +0000

I like that: Global warring and global warming…

By: BirdMan

BirdMan — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:28:22 +0000

Walmart is a mixed blessing? C’mon Hillary….

By: SCYellowDog

SCYellowDog — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:31:05 +0000

Congratulations to Senator Biden for graciously recommending every candidate on the stage tonight! A good end to the beginning of a long, long season.