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tularetom

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55. What you have written here is a well crafted apology for the president's lack of preparation

Thu Oct 4, 2012, 04:05 PM

Oct 2012

and you can "meh" all day about it, but the fact is, he was simply not into that "debate" last night. If he had been, he could have permanently derailed the Romney campaign on three or four occasions.

The opportunities were there. Romney left himself wide open but the President failed to take advantage of them. He wasn't acting "presidential", he was asleep. And he sure wasn't playing 12 dimensional chess.

It isn't the end of the world. I think the president's campaign organization realizes he screwed up and fully intends to correct the situation over the next few days or weeks. But let's not pretend that last night's lackluster performance was part of some intricately prepared rope a dope strategy.

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Obama: Guy On Stage Was Not The �Real Mitt Romney� [View all] ProSense Oct 2012 OP

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Can the truth lie? jberryhill Oct 2012 #12

The tax returns lie with Charlotte FailureToCommunicate Oct 2012 #22

It is difficult to respond to someone who changes his positions on the spot! flamingdem Oct 2012 #2

Romney basically tried to come with a new tax plan to the debate Cali_Democrat Oct 2012 #3

I agree but why is he saying this now? tularetom Oct 2012 #4

Because it would have bogged down into "yes it is, no it isn't" BumRushDaShow Oct 2012 #6

Nope I think it would have thrown Romney completely off track tularetom Oct 2012 #9

I don't think so Horse with no Name Oct 2012 #18

Romney did what he did because he was allowed to tularetom Oct 2012 #20

nope... kardonb Oct 2012 #69

that's what critics are missing here bigtree Oct 2012 #13

Obama's campaign has stated that he will be more assertive in the next debate tularetom Oct 2012 #42

meh bigtree Oct 2012 #48

What you have written here is a well crafted apology for the president's lack of preparation tularetom Oct 2012 #55

meh. 'apology' bigtree Oct 2012 #56

Given the back-and-forth over the $5 trillion, I agree. gkhouston Oct 2012 #52

I'll take "Because he's smart for $500 Alex" JNelson6563 Oct 2012 #40

Because last night he had no idea that Romney was going to try and win Arkana Oct 2012 #43

Because it would've devolved into a pissing match CakeGrrl Oct 2012 #51

He'll continue to lie of course he was allowed to get away with it last night tularetom Oct 2012 #58

He's coming back strongly in Denver. Next stop: Madison, Wisconsin later today. JohnnyLib2 Oct 2012 #5

That's the Obama I know!! liberaltiff Oct 2012 #7

yes I do renate Oct 2012 #50

Why didn't he say that LAST NIGHT? Texin Oct 2012 #8

Mitt was pulling stuff out of his butt so quickly that short of telling him to STFU there was little Skidmore Oct 2012 #15

Well said, Skidmore. :) n/t OneGrassRoot Oct 2012 #23

yes. he really gave a poor impression, although there are dickheads who like that kind of aggression Voice for Peace Oct 2012 #34

+1 freshwest Oct 2012 #45

Frantic, manic and psychopathic siligut Oct 2012 #68

President Obama looked like an adult BlueMTexpat Oct 2012 #25

I love what you said. Blue_In_AK Oct 2012 #28

Blue, I believe that we are kindred spirits! BlueMTexpat Oct 2012 #29

We do have that "blue" thing in common. Blue_In_AK Oct 2012 #31

Me, too. Can I be in your club? I have the "blue" and I also think Romney looked like an tblue37 Oct 2012 #60

Blue is a "cool" color, after all. Blue_In_AK Oct 2012 #61

yes: the peacemaker, not the warmonger Voice for Peace Oct 2012 #35

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You nailed it. Nitt looked like a spoiled brat who wouldn't give up the spotlight ailsagirl Oct 2012 #47

K^R Cha Oct 2012 #10

It sounds like the guy on stage was not the real President Obama either. hughee99 Oct 2012 #11

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Agreed 100% Rob H. Oct 2012 #27

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That was Jim Leher politicaljack78 Oct 2012 #33

Big Bird barbaraj Oct 2012 #41

I was confused on who BOTH of the men on that were. underoath Oct 2012 #24

I loved the way Mitt batted his eyelashes and flashed that smurkie grin on his face every time jonesgirl Oct 2012 #26

! Voice for Peace Oct 2012 #36

Do you think that Obama clydefrand Oct 2012 #30

not necessarily intentional, but fruitful. Voice for Peace Oct 2012 #38

Ummmm, Obama......why didn't you point that out LAST NIGHT? Glitterati Oct 2012 #32

Timing is everything, Mr. President. LAST night was the time. WinkyDink Oct 2012 #37

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That would be the latter. CakeGrrl Oct 2012 #53

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This is a good attack on the Fake Mitt bucolic_frolic Oct 2012 #63

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That's the ticket! deaniac21 Oct 2012 #67

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