COMMENT: 3rd US Presidential Debate ( John McCain Vs. Barack Obama )

COMMENT: 3rd US Presidential Debate ( John McCain Vs. Barack Obama )
(Hoftra University, October 15, 2008)


The 3rd US Presidential debate between Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama was one of the most interesting debates I have seen through the net. It was very well handled by the moderator, Bob Schieffer (CBS News). I believe, the said debate met the academic standards for argumentation. The discussion tackled different Domestic Policy Issues, dealt with controversial points and both Obama and McCain prepared convincing backings or justifications to their claims and arguments.

I believe the questions raised by the moderator were very timely for it reflected the issues concerning the American people at large. As I viewed and listened to the debate, the following were discussed and commented by Obama and McCain: Economic Plan, How to cut spending, Balancing on budget in four years, Discussion about their running mates, Reducing dependence on Foreign Oil, Health Care, Opinion regarding Supreme Court nomination and Performance of schools in the US.

I think both of them came very much prepared. Both of them wanted to convince the American public on how great were their plans. Obama and McCain maintained calmness during the debate and both were very dignified.

In my opinion it was Barack Obama who was able to present a convincing argument to the American people. He answered the questions backed with a more realistic, more serious, much feasible solution to the issues presented. One of the issues discussed during the debate was the Economic Plans of both Obama and McCain should one of them be elected as the 44th President of the United States.