Obama supporters: What does he have to do tonight?

[WI_DEM]

I say continue to do what he always does--be cool, confident, and don't go on the attack. In short, be presidential. If anybody goes on the attack it should be Hillary. He should refute her attacks (if she does attack) but with in a Reaganesque "There you go again" sort of way.

[Mezzo]

1. Just show up.

seriously.

[TAWS]

2. Make the debate as boring as possible n/t

[Flabbergasted]

25. Actually that would be ideal.

[mudesi]

Not make any mistakes

It's his to lose at this point.

[THUNDER HANDS]

3. show up

that's about it. Let Clinton keep diggin' that hole.

[OhioChick]

4. Just Be Himself. n/t

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

5. He has to not lose.

He has to not be baited into any traps. There isn't an argument Clinton can make that doesn't have a solid rebuttal.

[Flabbergasted]

27. He needs to go after McCain again but harder this time. Show the nation he's already moved on.

oops I want to reply to the OP but I replied to you.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

29. Hey, I probably would have missed it if you hadn't.

That's a good point and a good way to win points.

[gateley]

6. Be ready with specifics. nt

[HeraldSquare212]

7. He seems to be fighting back more immediately and directly in the last few days.

It will be interesting if he continues that tonight if she attacks, or even if she doesn't, if he brings up the issue. Given that he's been fighting back, she may be reluctant to risk a smack-down on national TV.

[TwilightGardener]

8. Stay away from humor, don't look or sound cocky, just stick to policy and steer it

back to what's in the country's interests whenever anyone attacks him.

[Big Blue Marble]

15. I think the humor helps

if lightly sprinkled throughout the debate. He has a wonderful wry sense of humor.
It makes him more attractive.

[TwilightGardener]

19. Well, I took the "likable enough" as a clear joke, but no one else in NH apparently did--

that's the kind of thing that can derail him. He needs to keep it self-deprecating, if he's going to do it at all.

[Big Blue Marble]

24. I agree. That one did seem to backfire.

Often though he can be quite funny. I have noticed that the commentators at least
seem to say nice things about his humor. It shows that he is relaxed and at ease
with himself and the forum.

[mirrera]

21. I LOVE his humor. As long as it is self depreciating people eat it up. n/t

[mirrera]

22. Also he needs to counter the "offensive add" BS ...

which was about an issue that is actually based in fact, against Hillary's "pro-choice" add in NH which tried to paint Obama as being not pro-choice when EVERY group makes it clear he is. That was MIS information. Boy have we had enough of that.

[sandnsea]

9. Flood the debate with minutia

Be so detail oriented on every topic that people can't keep up and are left blown away by his command of the facts. Living Well Is The Best Revenge.

[WHEN CRABS ROAR]

10. Be cool.

[Big Blue Marble]

11. He has to be prepared to answer tough questions

with detail. He has to be cool under fire. And he has to be confident and competent
all the while looking presidential.

If he does that. He wins the debate and he wins the nomination.

[Arkana]

12. Stay cool, calm, and presidential.

One of the great things about being the front-runner is that you can play conservative football, so to speak. All he has to do is hold his ground and not take any of the bait that Hillary will dangle in front of him (in the form of the 'kitchen sink' slate of attacks) and she'll come off worse for it.

[x-g.o.p.er]

13. Agreed,

All he has to do is tread water and make Hillary go for broke.

[tridim]

Nothing, just be himself.

People like him because they like HIM.

[Whisp]

14. yep, go with what has been working.

getting out of character would not be a wise move.
stay cool and watch Hillary's meltdown

altho pulling out a crossword puzzle and humming a tune while she tirades would make some points too.

[knixphan]

32. lol - I'm stealing that.

[NC_Nurse]

16. Not eat beans for dinner.

:silly:

[panader0]

17. I think at some point, Hillary will implode

He needs to set it up.

[Cant trust em]

18. stick with the curve and spot his fastball

that will keep the hitters off balance. Oh wait, we're not talking about baseball.

[BeyondGeography]

40. Error-free baseball

was going to be my answer.

No unforced errors if we're going with tennis.

[Cant trust em]

42. No gutterballs. Win the turnover margin

I could go on and on here.

[mirrera]

20. What he already does. Be himself!

Anyone who has read his books knows plenty about him. This "he is an unknown" talking point is so right wing. He is a great person and smart as hell. I can't WAIT to see him against McCain. My biggest fear is the media. They frame everything. As long as we have this 'horse race" they are forced to showcase both our brilliant candidates. the moment it is McCain vs. Obama, I am afraid the overlords will give the word and Obama will disappear off people's TEE VEES!!!

Thank God for the on line community. We will not let them get away with it.

[knixphan]

31. agreed!

[Johnny__Motown]

23. Calmly brush off every attack. Present facts that support his positions and point out how she keeps

changing from praising him to scolding him and mocking him.

Mostly just be Presidential and ride the tide.

[southern_belle]

26. be himself

:shrug:

[Raine]

28. No matter what stay cool

and that's about all. As long as Obama doesn't lose his temper he wins. :-)

[knixphan]

30. turn everything into an anti-McCain point

...Re-inforces the idea that we're done with the primaries, and get the general election in everyone's mind.

[TwilightGardener]

36. Yep--you got it. Don't respond to Hillary personally, except on policy differences--

keep the eyes on the prize!

[CreekDog]

33. not barf on the moderator and not drop the f-bomb

i think that's all.

[tishaLA]

34. come out in Somali "costume"

turn to Sen Clinton, and say, "And what? What now? Wanna say somethin'?"

:sarcasm:

[rateyes]

35. He will win if every other sentence contains the acronym

NAFTA.

[TheDoorbellRang]

37. OMG!111!!1 You just said Obama should be Reaganesque!11!!11!

That means you want him to be a Republican, right? :wow:


Just in case, because we're in GDP, I am kidding. :D


If he does just like he did in the last debate, he'll be fine, I think.

[MethuenProgressive]

38. He should compare the Clinton Campaign to a Lynching.

That'll get him 29 recs on DU.

[Guava Jelly]

39. Not have to do...Have to be

I would say strong,focused,and respectful

[ZinZen]

41. Not fall asleep.

[frogcycle]

43. not a supporter, but agree

all he has to do is not get flustered, no matter what she says


frankly, the best way to put her off the deep end would be just to not acknowledge an attack - leave her standing there ready with her followup to his anticipated defense -

maybe after she tries again just look at her quizzically and say "can we move on to something of substance?"

he has managed, through some indeterminate alchemy, to get firmly in the driver's seat, and all he needs do is coast

[ChimpersMcSmirkers]

44. Keep His Cool

Personally, I think this is one of things that is most impressive about him. It demonstrates he can handle the pressure and keep on ticking.