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Peter_Gunn -> RE: Rick Warren to interview candidates (8/16/2008 10:55:32 PM)
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ORIGINAL: Evangel70
Well after watching both Obama and McCain being interviewed here are my impressions:
1. Obama is definitely a Christian and comfortable talking about his faith.
2. McCain is not comfortable talking about his faith -- I was left not knowing whether or not he was a Christian.
3. Obama thought about the questions and answered Rick Warren directlly.
4. McCain rarely looked at Rick and used his hour to regurgitate his town hall speeches. You could tell he had very canned and rehearsed answer which was a shame because he didn't give people an opportunity to learn about him.
5. Obama came across very humble admitting his faults and his dependence on God.
6. McCain often didn't let Rick finish asking the question before jumping in with a pre-rehearsed answer. McCain main purpose seemed to be to focus on saying what he had to in order to appease the far right. IMO he came across as very phoney.
Did anyone else watch? What were your thoughts?
I watched it...but I'm wondering if you and I saw the same thing! [&:]
Every point you made, I would have made the opposite.
First, I'm always skeptical when politicians speak about their personal faith. They know most Americans consider themselves "Christians" so that's what they usually say. Many have even caught onto the phrase "born again" and realize that's a good answer. So I dont' feel comfortable saying, difinitively that Obama is a Christian, just based on the answer to that question. Same with McCain...but I feel his answer more closely matches the rest of the package. I'd be more inclined to believe him, for that reason.
Nope...I definitely came away with different impressions than you did. I can very clearly see the partisan views in your observations, though.
I agree that the winner tonight, even more so than Warren, was the format. It was the best, most common-sense way to go about it. And, interestingly enough, I think any candidate would look pretty good in that format.
I still don't like the PDL drivel...but Warren did a good job and did ask pertinent questions. There are some questions I'd have liked him to ask or carry a bit further, but oh well. I also think each candidate received the respect they deserved...both from Warren and the audience. They were all gracious, polite and civilized toward the candidates.
Just my two cents...
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