mmm stout

10/15/2008 10:07:32 PM

the cnn meter comes from a focus group of undecided voters with different party registrations

10/15/2008 10:07:46 PM

^^^was just about to say how good i thought this moderator was doing tonight, esp. compared to last one

[Edited on October 15, 2008 at 10:08 PM. Reason : ^]

10/15/2008 10:07:59 PM

Vote for judges you don't agree with?

10/15/2008 10:08:42 PM

is it the group that they show in the studio at the end, as in the past 2 debates?

10/15/2008 10:08:47 PM

Quote :

"the cnn meter..."

but how does it update so constantly? does the focus group just constantly rate the debates like every 5 seconds?

[Edited on October 15, 2008 at 10:09 PM. Reason : ^^^^]

10/15/2008 10:08:48 PM

they have these little meters that they turn to indicate their satisfaction in what the candidates are saying

10/15/2008 10:09:21 PM

hahaha what?

10/15/2008 10:10:13 PM

did mccain just say he would not vote for a judge in favor of abortion because that would mean he's not qualified? but then say he doesn't believe in litmus tests?

wtf dude? how many times can you contradict yourself in 10 seconds?

10/15/2008 10:10:25 PM

pretty good answer from obama here i think

10/15/2008 10:10:34 PM

The average health care plan for any of you RTP'ers or new graduates that are working for a mid sized to large company costs on average of $12,500 - this is the portion your company subsidizes and then the portion you pay.

So McCain is going to give $5k and say go find some. Ohh and your taxed on the $5k.

That's not change I can believe in.

10/15/2008 10:10:50 PM

meh i am about to fall asleep

10/15/2008 10:11:37 PM

this is retarded

you're shoring up the base mccain. no one else gives a fuck

^same

[Edited on October 15, 2008 at 10:12 PM. Reason : .]

10/15/2008 10:12:37 PM

EXTREME

10/15/2008 10:12:49 PM

Hahahahahaha, the infanticide claim? Go home McCain, you are officially the biggest fucking joke in American presidential campaign history.

10/15/2008 10:12:54 PM

women are voting negative on the gg-ometer

10/15/2008 10:13:12 PM

obama likes to kill babies

And thats why I voted present...because I never take a stance by voting yay or nay

[Edited on October 15, 2008 at 10:14 PM. Reason : .]

10/15/2008 10:13:56 PM

Overall I think the Fox crowd is going to say this was a hands down slam dunk for McCain.

10/15/2008 10:14:00 PM

abortion


YAWWWWWWWWNN

10/15/2008 10:14:07 PM

This whole shindig started off strong and has been steadily heading downhill.

10/15/2008 10:14:23 PM

I'm sick of the whole abortion debate. If someone is voting on abortion position in this election, they should have their registration voided.

[Edited on October 15, 2008 at 10:15 PM. Reason : ]

10/15/2008 10:14:48 PM

mccain just yawn?

10/15/2008 10:14:48 PM

cnn meter shooting through the roof righ tnow

10/15/2008 10:15:22 PM

McCain said abortion laws should be up to the states...why should anybody have a problem with that

10/15/2008 10:15:30 PM

Quote :

"you're shoring up the base mccain. no one else gives a fuck "

Yeah, I can't imagine anyone sitting on the fence is going to be swayed by any of this crap. It's like, they sat a spoiled whiney college frat boy next to a college debater and asked them to discuss issues.

10/15/2008 10:15:30 PM

"Health of the mother"

what could it mean?!

10/15/2008 10:15:47 PM

Sex is sacred! We don't want to encourage cavalier activities!

10/15/2008 10:16:16 PM

blaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

10/15/2008 10:16:23 PM

hmmmm

interesting question

10/15/2008 10:16:52 PM

Obama: "Lets throw more money at education like I said an hour ago"

10/15/2008 10:16:53 PM

Is there a nonpartisan website where you can find a detailed outline / table of the two different tax plans?

10/15/2008 10:17:16 PM

CNN had it a while back

10/15/2008 10:17:40 PM

consumer reports, factcheck.org, google.

10/15/2008 10:17:49 PM

^^he said nonpartisan

^yeah try those instead (for realz)

[Edited on October 15, 2008 at 10:18 PM. Reason : .]

10/15/2008 10:18:00 PM

army of teachers?

the new presidential slogan:

Fighting the War on Dumbassness!! (if you join now, you'll be an Army of One)

[Edited on October 15, 2008 at 10:18 PM. Reason : .]

10/15/2008 10:18:25 PM

I thought the CNN one was quite biased and fair - thats where we differ

10/15/2008 10:18:58 PM

Quote :

"hahaha what?"

you have absolutely no clue how polling and focus groups work, do you?

10/15/2008 10:19:12 PM

Obama off the chart on that one.

10/15/2008 10:19:21 PM

CNN is pretty neutral yo.

10/15/2008 10:19:33 PM

Quote :

"put away the video games"

http://gigaom.com/2008/10/13/confirmed-obama-is-campaigning-on-xbox-360/

Quote :

"you have absolutely no clue how polling and focus groups work, do you?"

i'm asking how the hell they supposedly have instantaneous results that frequently change

why dont you just post a cnn.com link for me of how they do it

[Edited on October 15, 2008 at 10:21 PM. Reason : .]

10/15/2008 10:19:55 PM

To an extent - but yes

10/15/2008 10:19:56 PM

the old man is sucking on the education question



[Edited on October 15, 2008 at 10:20 PM. Reason : m]

10/15/2008 10:20:03 PM

yes, lets get rid of pesky things like examinations and certifications that make sure people are actually qualified to teach... brilliant

10/15/2008 10:20:53 PM

HEY JOHN MCCAIN LETS SEND TROOPS FRESH OFF THE BATTLEFIELD WITH BLAZING PTSD RIGHT INTO THE SCHOOLS TO BE IN CHARGE OF OUR KIDS

GOOD IDEA

10/15/2008 10:22:11 PM

MCCAIN ISN'T COMPLETELY TERRIBLE, HERES A COUPLE THINGS HE AGREES WITH ME ABOUT

10/15/2008 10:22:38 PM

I can fix the economy.

I can fix social security.

I can win the war in Iraq.

I can fix healthcare.

I can't send an email.

10/15/2008 10:23:19 PM

Quote :

"i'm asking how the hell they supposedly have instantaneous results that frequently change"

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/DN-focusgroups_15met.ART0.State.Edition1.4a827a1.html

if you like it you turn it one way. if you don't like it you turn it the other. the knobs are hooked to a computer, tabulated, then added graphically to the broadcast.

10/15/2008 10:23:29 PM

10/15/2008 10:23:33 PM

Spending more money isn't always the answer!

10/15/2008 10:24:38 PM

Quote :

"yes, lets get rid of pesky things like examinations and certifications that make sure people are actually qualified to teach... brilliant"

Quote :

"HEY JOHN MCCAIN LETS SEND TROOPS FRESH OFF THE BATTLEFIELD WITH BLAZING PTSD RIGHT INTO THE SCHOOLS TO BE IN CHARGE OF OUR KIDS GOOD IDEA"

I wasn't sure I heard him correctly, but this is downright scary.

10/15/2008 10:24:43 PM