Comments on: Is the tide turning?

By: Overrated Obama « Heroes for Hillary

Overrated Obama « Heroes for Hillary — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:28:57 +0000

[...] David Gergen reluctantly admitted that, at Saddleback, "McCain showed that he can be a much more formidable and effective [...]

By: Roger L. Simon » Sulli-vating, buyer’s remorse and Dracula remakes

Roger L. Simon » Sulli-vating, buyer’s remorse and Dracula remakes — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:19:33 +0000

[...] I have discovered even the most soddenly conventional of all MSM purveyors of conventional wisdom – David Gergen – is sounding alarms. And now Zogby is reporting a five-point McCain lead in the summer (when the [...]

By: Poll: McCain Overtakes Obama With Five Point Lead Amid Other Polls Showing Obama Weakening

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:21:23 +0000

[...] In an extensive CNN analysis, Republican David Gergen, who advised Presidents of both parties in the White House, noted that the game has now changed given a variety of factors, including McCain's recent appearance with Obama at Saddleback Church - and that it is now conceivable McCain could win the White House: Heading into the candidates’ appearances on Saturday night at Saddleback Church, the conventional wisdom in politics was Barack Obama should have a clear upper hand in any joint appearance with John McCain — one the young, eloquent, cool, charismatic dude who can charm birds from the trees, the other the meandering, sometimes bumbling, old fellow who can barely distinguish Sunnis from Shiias. [...]

By: trouble in River City — infotainment rules

trouble in River City — infotainment rules — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:33:50 +0000

[...] David Gergen can always be trusted to spout the conventional Beltway wisdom, and if that CW is right, Obama is in trouble. He didn't win over any new converts during his talk with "Pastor Rick," says Gergen. Also, McCain's campaign is picking up [e.a.]: [...]

By: Arrrhhh… I feel a change in the wind, says I….. | BitsBlog

Arrrhhh… I feel a change in the wind, says I….. | BitsBlog — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:09:25 +0000

[...] David Gergen: Heading into the candidates’ appearances on Saturday night at Saddleback Church, the conventional wisdom in politics was Barack Obama should have a clear upper hand in any joint appearance with John McCain — one the young, eloquent, cool, charismatic dude who can charm birds from the trees, the other the meandering, sometimes bumbling, old fellow who can barely distinguish Sunnis from Shiias. [...]

By: Obama’s Decline? by Macsmind - Official Blog of the MacRanger Radio Show on Blog Talk Radio

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:36:16 +0000

[...] Gergen asks "If the tide is turning?": "There is no evidence that he lost ground through Saddleback. Moreover, Democrats can [...]

By: Freddie LaFemina

Freddie LaFemina — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:35:34 +0000

This is yet another article that gives McCain the edge. As Noam Scheiber has pointed out on The New Republic blog, Saddleback is McCain country – evangelicals are solid McCain supporters, so why isn't more being said of the great fact of Obama's invitation and participation, not to mention his inherently greater challenge in answering Rick Warren's questions, given that he disagreed with the audience and Warren on many discussed issues, while McCain did not.

By: Jarad

Jarad — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:33:21 +0000

While I love all the drama this "debate" and others create, the blogs on the topics are always a little disturbing. Why do some of us continue to insult the others opinion, regardless of prefered political preference. We all have the right to say who did better, or who we like more, but I'm not about to insult half of America by saying Republicans or Democrats suck or are stupid, or whatever other insult comes to mind. I respect both candidates, McCain for his service to our Country, and Obama for his zeal and bringing in a whole new generation of voters. I hope regardless of who wins, America will unite behind the next POTUS, and become a United Nation, not a divided by party nation. I'm not undecided, but I think both did well in the interviews, and I think both are great people, and I hope they are both and will be (whoever wins) great leaders.

By: Francisco Cardenas

Francisco Cardenas — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:32:59 +0000

Not debating McCain early on may be the BIG mistake for Obama. He did poorly against Hillary and she had to hold her punches because they are both Democrats ... McCain won't have to hold any punches and the debates will be way too close to election day for Obama to recover!

By: balty

balty — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:29:39 +0000

It would appear that CNN is supporting McCain. McCain IS FALSE and nothing but a puppet fror the GOP. He doesn't have a mind of his own. He panics.

By: P. Moore - Dixon, Ill.

P. Moore - Dixon, Ill. — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:28:47 +0000

Give me a break! If John McCain would ever cut with the "Vietnam" crap he wouldn't have anything to say! Talk about being stuck in the past and not knowing what we need for the future.

Oh!... and I wish to heck that someone would go out and buy him a new hat....something NASCAR maybe?

McCain is a nothing but a joke as far as a Presidential candidate goes, but he's a PERFECT Homer Simpson look-alike. DOH!!!

By: John Dinwiddie

John Dinwiddie — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:28:35 +0000

David Gergen. Right.

Right.

By: joshua

joshua — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:28:05 +0000

thank you jeanette

By: Lynn/West Hills, CA

Lynn/West Hills, CA — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:27:45 +0000

Mr Gergen!

Way to go!

Someone noy afraid to write it like it was....

By: john

john — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:27:40 +0000

McCain clearly did a better job answering the questions, because he believes in what he is saying. What many have called thoughtful answers, I and many others saw as vague, and dancing around each issue. Clearly McCain believes in his positions, and Obama appears unable to even convince himself of his ever changing positions.

By: CJ

CJ — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:27:34 +0000

and, uh, Jo Ann, being able to think about a question beforehand is a huge advantage...of course he's not going to "steal" Obama's answers! But your metaphor makes no sense, sorry...

By: Pat

Pat — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:27:24 +0000

I don't see the tide moving in McCain's direction at all David. And I really don't feel it would be to anyone's advantage. Regardless of how one perceives McCain the truth will not change. He is a Loyal Republican. In fact, the most loyal Bush had during his Campaign. He has demonstrated his similarities to Bush. They are both war mongers. And McCain will continue the war and dole out more American dollars if elected. He may even initiate another war!

You can try to lead the horses to water but you can't make them drink. McCain will not witn this election. The reason being he is too much like Bush. Their intellects indeologies, egos, arrogance and need for power to prove themselves are equal. McCain offers no change except for the possibility of a much greater level of disaster.

By: DEBORAH - Florida

DEBORAH - Florida — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:26:36 +0000

In my opinion, this event was just plain bogus. Mc Cain evidently had a preview of the selected questions and had the opportunity to rehearse his timely answers. This should've been investigated and plastered on the news because if it was Barak Obama, the media would've had a field day trying to discredit a good man's charator and intergrity. There are a majority of people who can clearly see through this misinterrupted event. The old saying, "You can fool some of the people some of the time but you cannot fool me."

By: Erik

Erik — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:25:39 +0000

McCain has yet to demonstrate any significant momentum in this race. Nationally, McCain's ceiling remains at or around 44-45%. Barack's floor remains at or around 45-46%. However, most polls have shown a fairly consistent, stable 5-6 point spread. Maybe that sounds close today, but if Obama wins by 6% on November 4th, it's going to be a blowout in the electoral college.

The next few weeks are going to be tough on McCain. As he picks a running mate and attends his party's convention, Americans will forcefully be remind of one hard fact: John McCain is a Republican.

Look for McCain to get a history-defying negative poll bounce out of the RNC.

By: Fred

Fred — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:25:25 +0000

David, Can't you see all McCain wants is 4 years of paid vacation in the white House (that is after he starts the cold war to keep us busy). All he talks about is war, we don't want another war. Ask McCain to tell us what he can do, not what Obama can't do.