The Presidential debate of October 7th, 2008 has come and gone. The debate was uneventful to say the least; but what happened after the debate was over, tells me more about the candidates than anything else.
While McCain feels he has "won" Tennessee and doesn't need to expend any more energy on gaining votes,(TN has voted Republican the last few Presidential elections) he missed a good chance to work the crowd of Tennessee voters. He shook a few hands and left the stage.
Obama stayed as long as the secret service would allow... shaking hands, thanking everyone, posing for pictures, signing autographs. This is what will be remembered.
Even though the media gave Obama a slight edge in "winning" the debate, he definitely won some undecided votes by his openness and willingness to meet the public and acknowledge their hard work in preparing for it. After all, Belmont University and the people of Nashville and Tennessee, did sponsor the debate and gave countless hours and spent tons of money to be the sponsor. Granted the sponsors do benefit from the publicity, tourism, etc. Plus it is an honor to be selected as a debate site. Tennesseans can be proud of their efforts.
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