After reading an opinion commentary on the first
presidential debate, I was worried. A college professor named Jeremy D. Mayer
commented on how flawed Obama's tactics were in the debate. He said Romney came
with "articulate brief attacks and points that were largely
substantive." Obama on the other hand never tried to attack Romney but
used a subtle approach leaning towards his already supporters. There was
question as to why didn't Obama use what Ted Kennedy said about Romney being
multiple choice towards abortion. Obama could have been a power house using
Romney’s contradictory statements against him such as; the 47% people, tax cuts
etc. Although this seemed like an easy win debate for Obama, I believe he knew
exactly what he was doing. People always say slow and steady wins the race! The
author even took it as far as criticizing whoever instructed the president in
making this more calm approach. Professor Mayer’s specific job is teaching Public
Policy so I’m sure he knows his facts. That still raises question on where he
stands in this election. I'm not sure if he's pro Obama or not. His arguments
sounded more like disappointment toward Obama and not exactly excited for
Romney either. His commentary sounded like he was mainly talking to the public
in general. If he was in the position of being potentially re-elected, I’m sure
he would agree that arguing all the time is only going to label you a bigamist.
At the end of the article he did include that there were still two more debates
to go and Obama could make a comeback. He added that the same could go for Romney
as well. His statement was sound but it didn’t sway me on my own opinion. It
however, irritated me by not understanding guerilla tactics. If one could hide
and wait for the kill versus being seen and killed. I would just hide and then
strike!
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