The Third and Final Debate

It was John McCain’s best performance.  He was sharp.  He was emotional.  He was convincing.  Barack Obama’s performance was not great but was good enough.  I would call this debate a tie.  Neither won this event.

John McCain had to convince sufficient numbers of voters to change their decision to vote for him rather than Barack Obama.  I do not think he accomplished his objective.  I am quite sure that his campaign staff will say he has turned the tide.  The polls will tell the story in the next few days.

Personally there are at least three reasons that I could not vote for John McCain.

1. He is very old and there is a distinct possibility that Sarah Palin will become president.
2. He opposes Roe versus Wade.  The over turning of that ruling would set this country back 35 years.  Before that ruling women were going to back alley doctors to obtain an abortion.  That is barbaric.
3. The health care plan proposed by John McCain will result in higher costs to Americans.  This nation needs real care at affordable costs for everyone.

John McCain is a fighter as he proved in the Republican nominee selection process.  He will campaign vigorously into the evening of November 3.