Obama played "Prevent Defense" during the debate; Prevent doesn't work

[itsrobert]

I said it on debate night and I still stand by it. He was trying not to make a mistake. The only mistake he made was being to cautious. I hope he comes out swinging next time.

[killbotfactory]

1. I agree

He was riding high on the polls and didn't want to make a mistake, so he played it too safe. If he had wowed people, he might have cemented more support. As it is, he gained a lot after Iowa, if you compare the pre-Iowa bump NH polls and NH results. The bump was ending on monday, about the time these things usually do, but everyone went the opposite way with their predictions.

[Renew Deal]

2. The old saying about "Prevent" defense.

"It prevents you from winning."