Buchanan and Maddow: Commentary

Posted: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:50 PM by Sam Go

Pat Buchanan and Rachel Maddow are live blogging the debate right here.

See more of their comments here -- including Keith Olbermann, who says "I don't know about you, but I want to vote for this 'Joe The Plumber' Guy."

For more of Pat Buchanan's political commentary, click here.

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McCain continues to use "Numbers" to mislead. He uses the small business income which is not the same as the number of small businesses effected by Obama's plan. One more thing, "Tony the Plumber" has traditionally not spread the wealth around. The bigger "Tony the Plumbers" send the wealth and the jobs over seas.

Kathie, Phoenix, AZ (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:12 PM)

I disagree with Pat.

Terri, Vicksburg, MS (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:12 PM)

I'm an Obama supporter, but isn't it a bit of political sleight of hand for Obama to claim that 95% of Americans will get a tax cut when 33% of Americans already pay no income tax?

Mark, Lansing, MI (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:12 PM)

Joe the plumber is going to be out of business by the time this election is over.

Will Barber, Missouri City TX (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:12 PM)

McCain already seams snide. It is always in the tone of his voice. They both seemed a little nervous when they started but McCain more so.

Willa, LaVale, MD (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:13 PM)

Is Pat watching the same debate?

CJ (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:13 PM)

Ok. Small biz - No tax increase. How does Sen. McCain propose to relieve the lower income or marginal families?

Carl Hami, Newark, NJ (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:13 PM)

Awesome Rachel...you're my favorite now. Tell Pat to get up on here..I want to hear from him. Notice how "spreading" the wealth around is a bad thing to McCain? Unreal...apparently the rich still should get richer. Good call on the Warren comment BO!

Justin, Gainesville, FL (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:13 PM)

That is the what - now where is the how?

Brian (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:18 PM)

Is anybody out there?

I doubt there are no comments yet.

Wes Regian, Johnstown, PA (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:18 PM)

I'm not seeing Raachel's blog up here. Am I doing something wrong?

Jonathan Sacramento, CA (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:19 PM)

Is JM starting to get angry already?

Terri, Wilmington, DE (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:19 PM)

McCain is looking a bit panicky

Doug (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:19 PM)

John McCain needs to start living in the 2000's and stop thinking in the 30's and 40's this is a new and ever changing world we live in and we need to be able to roll with the punches, not just stay on the ropes and take punch after punch hoping they punch themself out.

Todd North Carolina (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:19 PM)

Is Pat watching the same debate?

Flymast, Grand Prarie, TX (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:19 PM)

If Pat says JM won, then we can abe assured that he lost.

Lila Snow, Portland, Maine (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:19 PM)

Why does sen. McCain always seem angry. In this day and time we need calm people running this country.

Denise Allen, San Mateo, Calif. (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:19 PM)

Seriously? Is McCain's negative campaign payback for Obama declining the town hall meetings? Did I get that right?

Noe Colon (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:30 PM)

Yay! Obama repudiates the "no town hall" defense!

Shane Henry, Frazier Park, CA (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:30 PM)

Nowhere but in a political campaign can a military hero with more guts than 99% of the people in the world be reduced to a fumbling bumbling nobody while a smooth-talking, savvy opportunist is raised to messianic status. We get what we deserve but don't deserve what we get.

If the financial world of banking and currency is based on Trust, why do politicians and media insist on pointing fingers and highlighting the untrustworthiness of persons who make the financial decisions? I've always been told that when you point a finger at someone, you have to remember there are 3 fingers pointing back at you...

G Smith, Peoria, IL (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:30 PM)

JM is just a fool! BO hits back on those stupid stupid town hall challenges!

debra n., dana point, ca (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:30 PM)

The "if you wanted to run against President Bush..." line was at least something new. So far the only thing that we haven't heard in every other debate.

Marty, Columbia, MO (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:31 PM)

BO ...be aggresive, be be aggresive!

nora dearborn heights, mi (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:31 PM)

mccain still cant look obama in the face on the domestic terrorism issue. cowardice!!

heather p (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:31 PM)

Why is McCain still mad blaming Obama for his negative ads and using the excuse that Obama would not sit down with him at town halls? That's irrational. It just does not justify the inferences that Obama is a terrorist or a traitor to this country. Enough of the whining!

RJ, Yorktown VA (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:31 PM)

Why does McCain keep interrupting Barack?

Kirk, San Francisco, CA (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:36 PM)

LOL...evil shirts.....THAT ONE 08 shirts!!

ACORN....the one he was a speaker @?

Nora Dearborn Hgts, MI (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:36 PM)

Bob needs to get this debate back on track to what people really care about

Art, San Jose, CA (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:36 PM)

Did McCain forget he spoke a few years at a Accorn event

tamara, bridgeton, nj (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:36 PM)

Why is McCain getting away with interrupting Obama so much?

Leslie, Long Branch, NJ (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:36 PM)

Angry, snarky,delusional and unbelievable! Are those qualifications for the Presidency?

Mary Scutella, Erie, PA (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:36 PM)

Does Mcain remember last year when he opened for ACORN?

Tim Brisbin (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:36 PM)

What, Sara Palin a role model for women? She does not speak for me, I have nothing in common with Mrs. Palin, except for our gender. She is not a Maverick, as they contend, look at the findings from the panel, she abused her power and broke ethical laws. How is that the equivalent of a reformer?

Maria A. Taylor (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:47 PM)

why did not bo bring up sarah palin abuse of power?

Elen (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:47 PM)

I can't believe that Buchanan is watching the same debate. McCain looks like a spoiled little child who isn't getting the attention he feels like he deserves and can't believe anyone other than himself is right.

Dave Driskill, Olympia, WA (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:47 PM)

McCain seems really scattered in answering these questions. If I hadn't seen him talking about these same points many other times I would wonder some times what the heck he's talking about. He's angry, cranky, and nonsensical.

Pat M., Savannah, Ga (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:47 PM)

Should MCCain be using the word "Cacamaimy" Doesn't that sound like a grumpy old man's word?

Chris Lyndon, N. Providence RI (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:47 PM)

Oh and by the way...don't knock Pat, he's a extremely educated and intelligent human being. I might not agree with him, but I'd love to argue him any day. Plus I bought his book, how about that for bi-partisanship! I love ya Pat, I might not agree, but I love ya anyhow.

Justin, Gainesville, FL (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:59 PM)

Again and Again, the sane thing, he keeps telling Obama will talt with no allied countries without preconditions, that is not the case. Allies have been asking this, talk, talk. McCain doesn't event want to talk to Spain, our allied, and by the way, he doesn't know where Spain is, last time mentioned Latin America?

Missy36 (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:59 PM)

Is it even possible for McCain to give a straightforward answer to a question instead of responding with a negative analysis of what Obama would do? Give the American people credit for the ability to form an opinion about what Obama would do. If he can't give a straight answer, we can't develop an informed opinion of him. The only thing we get from McCain is anger and whining.

Lezlie, Brandon, FL (Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:59 PM)

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