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1. Lanie on March 4th, 2008 at 5:00 am

   Not so eloquent when he’s off the cuff.

   At least he’s still clean.

2. Wing Chun Geologist on March 7th, 2008 at 10:12 am

   The question is, though, is why did the media take so long in getting around to asking Obama the tough questions?

   The main stream media has been practically gushing support for Obama since his first big speach at the Democratic convention (was that ‘04). It’s taken almost four years for him to receive any critical coverage at all.

   There’s nothing that raises Obama over any of the other 99 senators in terms of intellect or accomplishments. He’s an empty suit. But the media have built him into a statesman.

3. Jay on March 4th, 2008 at 3:25 pm

   Seriously? This is what people are all up in arms about?

   I had been hearing about it all day, from Dems and Repubs alike, and got the impression that it was some sort of temper tantrum. This is the first time I got to see it and my reaction is…meh. Whatever.

4. Neiman on March 4th, 2008 at 11:29 am

   I think when it comes down to it most of the American people won’t vote according to looks, Neiman.

   I think you are making a typical conservative error. You think most people are motivated to vote for candidates based on the issues. That is a mistake! From JFK to Reagan to Billy Jeff and yes even Bush, looks, image and style trump issues. Add to that the movie start qualities and mystique of Obama and instead of hearing about Reagan Democrats, we are hearing about Obama Republicans. They have bought his message of “Change,” and while none could possibly tell you what change and how, they buy the message of change in a handsome, charismatic African-American package, the deal is 99.9% made, only a major screw up by Obama, and I mean a scandal or major verbal gaff, like admitting he is really a homosexual Muslim can keep him out of the White House.

   As I have said, I hope I am wrong, I really hope I am wrong, but I think all the evidence supports my beliefs.

5. Bat One on March 4th, 2008 at 3:46 pm

   Now writing at Hot Air, Ed Morrissey had an interesting take on Obama’s press conference.

   It appears that the local press has managed to do what the national media could not — treat Obama as a politician and not a secular messiah…

   Compare this to the press conference John McCain held after the New York Times smeared him by accusing him of having a sexual affair with a lobbyist. Not only did McCain — whose temper has its own zip code, according to some Capitol Hill staffers — give a lengthy and reserved statement, but then stood at the podium until the reporters ran out of questions. In fact, at the end, McCain had to ask twice whether anyone had anything else to ask him before leaving the podium.

   By my count, McCain answered 36 questions in this press conference. How many did Obama take before walking off in a huff?

   …If today’s press conference gives any indication, it looks like Obama has some temper and judgment issues of his own — or that the questions strike a little too close to home.

   Ed’s point is well taken. Without his script, his teleprompter, and his captive audience, Obama seems to be a lot less messianic.

6. clintf on March 4th, 2008 at 6:13 am

   If I was McCain I’d be polishing my debate skills, because it should be pretty easy to make Obama look like a drooling idiot on any issue specifics.

7. Bat One on March 4th, 2008 at 3:37 pm

   You think most people are motivated to vote for candidates based on the issues. That is a mistake! From JFK to Reagan to Billy Jeff and yes even Bush, looks, image and style trump issues…

   I hope I am wrong, I really hope I am wrong, but I think all the evidence supports my beliefs.

   Okay… I’ll be the spoilsport. What evidence? What evidence is there to support your contention that the elections “from JFK to Reagan to Billy Jeff and [sic] yes even Bush” were won on looks, image, or style rather than the substance candidates’ positions on issue? Where’s the beef?

8. dirl126 on March 4th, 2008 at 7:18 am

   I think when it comes down to it most of the American people won’t vote according to looks, Neiman.

   I also think the title of this post and the video itself don’t really match very accurately.

9. Neiman on March 4th, 2008 at 6:39 am

   If I was McCain I’d be polishing my debate skills, because it should be pretty easy to make Obama look like a drooling idiot on any issue specifics.

   Wrong! Well in my opinion!

   1. McCain couldn’t sound good in a debate with a script and someone speaking his lines off stage.
   2. Obama can get up for a debate and that is where he’ll win.
   3. He will fumble through detailed questions good enough and talk about change with every answer and he will not suffer.
   4. Putting Obama beside McCain looks like a movie star beside an unnamed bit player.

   None of this matters, none of it, ONLY IMAGE, only the mystique, the movie star image.

   Off topic I heard it suggested if Obama wins the nomination, Hillary will take VP, see this as JFK reborn and if he isn’t assassinated in 1000 days, she has an Arkansas State Trooper ready to do the job. The other scenario is she’ll hold out for the Supreme Court and take out Roberts within a year.

   The foregoing is not serious folks!

10. goon on March 4th, 2008 at 6:23 am

    There is nothing to this guy why do you think he is running away from the media.