The CNN Political Ticker has one main focus: politics. It's hard to create a summary of all the blog has discussed in the past week, when frankly they've discussed it all. Today for example, there were entries from both parties about the outcome of the debate, numerous entries about "joe the plumber," updates on both candidates new advertisements and an entry about Obama's dealings with ACORN, just to name a few.
I guess I'll start by summarizing the outcome of the debate. According to CNN polls, the Americans surveyed believe Barack Obama won the final debate last night. In that poll, 58% of viewers believed Obama won, with 31% believing that McCain came out victorious. I personally disagree, as I believe that McCain was more aggressive and informative in this debate than any previous. While according to the Political Ticker, I disagree with the majority, McCain got good reviews, just not quite as good as Obama's.
The Ticker has tireless mention of "joe the plumber", as he was mentioned 11 times in the debate last night. I was a little fuzzy as to what this referance was all about until I read one of the Ticker's entries. A tall, bald man in Ohio asked Obama about his tax plan, because he was planning on purchasing a company worth over $250,000. He was concerned that he would be taxed more heavily because of this. Obama responded that he wanted to lower taxes for those who had less money so that they would be able to put more money into companies like the one this man intends on purchasing. McCain disagrees with this approach. Since that meeting in Ohio, "joe the plumber" has become a common thread in the election.
I guess I'll start by summarizing the outcome of the debate. According to CNN polls, the Americans surveyed believe Barack Obama won the final debate last night. In that poll, 58% of viewers believed Obama won, with 31% believing that McCain came out victorious. I personally disagree, as I believe that McCain was more aggressive and informative in this debate than any previous. While according to the Political Ticker, I disagree with the majority, McCain got good reviews, just not quite as good as Obama's.
The Ticker has tireless mention of "joe the plumber", as he was mentioned 11 times in the debate last night. I was a little fuzzy as to what this referance was all about until I read one of the Ticker's entries. A tall, bald man in Ohio asked Obama about his tax plan, because he was planning on purchasing a company worth over $250,000. He was concerned that he would be taxed more heavily because of this. Obama responded that he wanted to lower taxes for those who had less money so that they would be able to put more money into companies like the one this man intends on purchasing. McCain disagrees with this approach. Since that meeting in Ohio, "joe the plumber" has become a common thread in the election.
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1 comment:
I really liked the pictures you posted about the current political issues. The picture of the empty desk chair and the quote about Barack Obama having no experience is very controversial. I believe Barack has enough experience to be successful as the new president. I also thought the picture you included about McCain 90% voting in agreement with Bush shows a lot. I think if we want change to come about McCain would not be the best representative if he mostly agrees with decisions Bush makes.
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