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Obama expected to 'come out swinging' at Tuesday's debate
CNN ^

Posted on 10/14/2012 3:14:37 PM PDT by Arthurio

Washington (CNN) – After near-universal bad reviews of his first presidential debate with Mitt Romney, President Barack Obama will bring more energy and passion to his second showdown with the GOP nominee, advisers to the president said Sunday.

Yet the come-out-swinging attitude many Democrats crave could be hindered by the debate's town hall format, which requires a likability factor not completely compatible with aggressive attacks.

(Excerpt) Read more at politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com ...


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To: driftdiver

Paper hanging son-of-a-bitch...oh, sorry, wrong NAZI. Drapery hanging son-of-a-bitch.


81 posted on 10/14/2012 4:47:13 PM PDT by depressed in 06 (6 November, 2012, the day our embarrassment is sent back to Kenya.)
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To: Arthurio

“You’re going down, Turkey...”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFefSb5BNoA

Madtv Fighting Ron Michael McDonald plans to kick a**


82 posted on 10/14/2012 4:48:34 PM PDT by TomGuy
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To: Arthurio

Can anyone explain to me why in the Biden/ Romney debate, all the screen shots had Ryan looking to the right of the screen, away from Biden? However, whenever there was a shot of all three, Ryan was consistently looking at either Biden or the moderater, who were both sitting towards the left of the screen.

It’s almost like they flipped the picture to make it look like Ryan would not look anyone in the eye.


83 posted on 10/14/2012 4:57:50 PM PDT by keats5 (Not all of us are hypnotized.)
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To: Arthurio
Both Mittens and Obiwan were exposed for who they more likely really are in debate #1.

I agree with Newt this morning when he said the real Obama in the debate was the bigger shock to America.

84 posted on 10/14/2012 5:07:14 PM PDT by John 3_19-21 (Desperation leads to curious events)
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To: Arthurio

His advisers did tell him that “come out swinging” is metaphorical, right?


85 posted on 10/14/2012 5:11:38 PM PDT by Tanniker Smith (Rome didn't fall in a day, either.)
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Click

86 posted on 10/14/2012 5:17:51 PM PDT by RedMDer (https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=93destr)
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I’m thinking we’ll see a combination of “Gonzo and Beaker” since they’re so into Muppets


87 posted on 10/14/2012 5:20:26 PM PDT by Jenny217
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To: digger48

Why would Obama pick someone who lost to rehearse for the debates?


88 posted on 10/14/2012 5:22:00 PM PDT by FreedBird
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To: Arthurio

imho, yes, Mr. Obama will come out swinging BUT with the same devious smile he uses to disarm those who fall prey to his manipulative ways. He knows he cannot appear nasty ...he may ‘turn off’ some people. I suspect he’ll claim Romney lies and push Romney to give specifics but he’ll also use some ‘humorous quips’ and try to appear ‘charming’ and reasonable. Hopefully, Mr. Romney is very well prepared.


89 posted on 10/14/2012 5:24:05 PM PDT by 4integrity
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To: Tanniker Smith

His advisers did tell him that “come out swinging” is metaphorical, right?
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Myabe Romney should talk about golf. Perhaps Romney’s opening statement should include a shoutout to Ozero, “Hey, Mr. President, heard you shot a 69 the other day!”.


90 posted on 10/14/2012 5:27:18 PM PDT by AlexisHeavyMetal1981 (x)
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To: Bushbacker1

” I’ll watch the debate on the live thread here “

Good luck with that . Last two debates this site was super duper ultra mega s l o w .


91 posted on 10/14/2012 5:29:50 PM PDT by sushiman
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To: buffaloguy
I think Obama will become less likeable during this debate. The amount of pressure on O is hair curling and I don’t think that he is going to react to it well

I have to AGREE with you 100%.

NO teleprompter... NO Obama.

Without his prewritten lines and the prompter he's just another hot air machine and little more.

Look for Romney to embarrass him a 2nd time.

92 posted on 10/14/2012 5:36:54 PM PDT by VideoDoctor
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To: mikrofon
"BUT, expect Obama at the start to go way overboard eulogizing the late Sen. Specter, as an example of “bipartisanship” and “civility” he’ll decry has been “lost” this election cycle..."

He may even bring up Martin Luther King Jr since Oct 16 would be the anniversary of the official dedication of his memorial.

Oh, and the debate day is also the official release day of 2016 DVD.

Golly, so many things to detract zero during the debate. Should be fun.

93 posted on 10/14/2012 5:56:10 PM PDT by 1_Rain_Drop
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To: FreedBird

In Liberalland, losing is a resume enhancer


94 posted on 10/14/2012 6:12:44 PM PDT by digger48
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To: Arthurio

He’ll pull something big, that’s for sure.
So much depends on this debate, and I’m nervous about it.
I hope Mitt can stand up to whatever the Marxist/Muslim has in store.


95 posted on 10/14/2012 6:13:44 PM PDT by patriot08 (TEXAS GAL- born and bred and proud of it!)
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To: Arthurio
"I'll scratch his eyes out! ("Stop talking!" TOTUS)"
96 posted on 10/14/2012 6:26:54 PM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives)
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To: FlingWingFlyer
"Great! The “angry black man” routine"

I don't know which is worse. Angry black barack or his Bill Cosby comedy club routine.

97 posted on 10/14/2012 6:30:28 PM PDT by jersey117
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To: Cyber Liberty

Spell it however you like. The Nation is dying jackass. Did I spell that right? Jackass......Jack-Ass


98 posted on 10/14/2012 6:49:54 PM PDT by eyedigress ((zOld storm chaser from the west)/?)
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To: Arthurio

It will backfire.


99 posted on 10/14/2012 7:37:55 PM PDT by CPT Clay (Follow me on Twitter @Clay N TX)
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To: AlexisHeavyMetal1981

Romney should try open carry.


100 posted on 10/14/2012 7:58:36 PM PDT by Paladin2
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