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It seemed to me that McCain came out with boxing gloves on tonight. He seemed more confident in himself sitting at the table and talking than he did at the previous debate where he tended to pace the floor. I was more than happy to hear him comment on some of the things that Obama has had on his commercials lately. Mudslinging has been going on for years, but it seems this year the commercials have gotten really mean and nasty. I am glad the question was asked so each of them could comment. Yes, McCain’s ads aren’t all that nice, either, but I don’t feel they are as cruel as the ones the Obama camp have been putting out.

Their discussion about the economy and how to get things back on track differs, but they both have some good ideas. If they would put these ideas together, something wonderful might come from them. Obama talked about energy efficient vehicles. However, where does he think people will get the money to purchase these vehicles, which will more than likely be very expensive? People will continue to drive their older vehicles because they can’t afford the new ones! Yes, it would create more jobs to make hybrids, but if the people who are working low paying jobs how can they buy a hybrid? He’s living high on the hog as a Senator. He’s not really thinking of the fast food worker, or the man who sweeps the floors at the stores.

With health care issues I am very much concerned. Having diabetes means I need to have continuous health care. I have this through my job now, but I certainly don’t want to have to change that. What will happen when I am closer to retirement age? Medicare supplements can be very costly. Obama said McCain wants to tax health care. McCain stated under Obama’s plan there would be a fine for not having health insurance. McCain wants to have a more liberal health care plan.

Joe the Plumber got a lot of air time tonight and will be the most popular person in the United States by the morning. I wish him well in getting his business launched. I hope he can. It’s the American Dream and he’s trying to follow it.

Roe vs. Wade issues were discussed. Personally, I believe the decision should be weighed carefully, with the parents to decide. I would never have an abortion, but that doesn’t mean I would condone someone who did have one. I don’t feel the government should have it’s nose in this issue.

On education issues  Obama said we need to start children earlier in school, recruit more teachers & give them higher pay, give more breaks for people who want to go to college, but parents need to show more responsibility with their own children. McCain stated school choice is a key element in education. Charter schools and better teachers provide competition. Good teachers need to be rewarded. Education in this country must be improved.

McCain’s closing remarks covered the anger people are feeling right now, tax dollars, health care, education, and stopping the spending. Reforming institutions of government and putting this country first are top of his list. Obama again stated the last 8 years of failed policies can’t continue and we need change. We will have to invest in the American people with education and business.

This was a good debate and a lot of issues were discussed. Whether one candidate won the debate, I couldn’t say. We as a people must vote in November. That is the bottom line.