For many of us, Wednesday's debate was the Super Bowl or the 7th game of the World Series. As a spectator sport, it didn't disappoint. For Romney it was a "new ball game" and for the President, well, he didn't "step up to the plate." The conventional wisdom is in:...
THE DEBATE If Mitt Romney's goal of the first debate was to get at least a second look from voters, then he succeeded -- big time. He also came across as knowledgeable, especially to those who might have been tuning in for the first time. Bottom line: Romney helped himself,...
1. ROMNEY ON OFFENSE, OBAMA ON DEFENSE Romney is under pressure to deliver a performance that shifts the momentum in his direction. Obama, on the other hand, merely needs to avoid a catastrophic performance that could cause independent voters to reassess their support.For each candidate, the challenge will be to...
A few interesting data points about Prez debates... -- The first modern presidential debate was between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy in 1960 (and not again until 1976). -- Debates can matter. And, in many ways, seem to be riskier for incumbents, even though conventional wisdom says that an...
Two formidable, well-prepared, debaters will take the stage tonight. We will be watching delivery, tone and body language -- and of course substance. Looking forward to robust exchanges and candidates who will, respectfully, challenge each other.
CNN reported that a Pennsylvania judge ruled that state officials cannot enforce a new voter ID law in next month's presidential election. The ruling by Commonwealth Court Judge Robert Simpson is expected to be appealed, but amounted to good news for Democrats who contend that the voter ID law is motivated...
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