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H2O Man

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12. President Obama

Reply to Beringia (Reply #9)

Sun Sep 30, 2012, 06:12 PM

Sep 2012

is a "gentleman," but he has an edge to him in competitive situations. I absolutely agree that President Obama will respond very differently to openings, than did Kerry in '04.

Romney's only potential advantage at the Big Dance would be to play on his business experience and his time as governor. But these are also his two weakest spots -- which really says something, considering how weak he is in everything but fund-raising. (And his fund-raising is despite the republican party's dislike of him.)

Barack Obama strikes me as someone who understands what all great fighters know: attack your enemy's strengths. That said, I'm looking forward to an entertaining night on Wednesday.

Enjoy the debates!

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My prediction is Romney will be so over prepared and nervous that he will livetohike Sep 2012 #1

Great point. H2O Man Sep 2012 #2

Thanks for an excellent mental image. nt DCKit Sep 2012 #5

It's all about timing, isn't it? DollarBillHines Sep 2012 #3

Right! H2O Man Sep 2012 #6

Jim Lehrer? Somebody we know (but don't love) had better be wearing his magic Depends. DCKit Sep 2012 #4

Ha! H2O Man Sep 2012 #7

I think he'll deliver his zingers Control-Z Sep 2012 #8

Interesting. H2O Man Sep 2012 #11

I think that of course Obama will do better than Mitt Beringia Sep 2012 #9

President Obama H2O Man Sep 2012 #12

Willard forgets to fart. TV networks declare Willard winner. jsr Sep 2012 #10

Decades ago, H2O Man Sep 2012 #13

Obama is really good at getting in his opponent's head. bleever Sep 2012 #14

I agree. H2O Man Oct 2012 #15

I predict that each side will claim victory, initially, but it will be Rmoney who will win... MrMickeysMom Oct 2012 #16

I'm old enough H2O Man Oct 2012 #17

Oh... NO!!! MrMickeysMom Oct 2012 #19

Way older. H2O Man Oct 2012 #20

The People, who have been struggling, are looking for specific policies and leadership not "zingers" myrna minx Oct 2012 #18

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