As I write this we are 30 minutes into the debate of the vice-presidential candidates and I have to say this seems to be a much more equal debate in terms of ability and intelligence than the first presidential debate was. Cheney is clearly prepared and more, he knows how to say what is on his mind. Edwards clearly has his agenda also. He obviously wants to relate a certain message in this debate. Though not as entertaining, this debate is much more informative than the presidential debate was.
I am in Newark, NJ as I watch tonight’s VP debate. I was excited about going down to the lobby of the hotel I am staying in and watching the debate with people from all over the country and the world.
I got to the lobby early and got a good seat right in front of the large wide-screen TV ready to strike up a conversation and hear the thoughts and opinions of the others who had come down to watch as well. Sadly, no one did. There was a group of woman behind me chatting about a play they had seen in New York City. There were a couple business men with loose ties drinking beers and talking about marketing reports. There was one FEDEX driver who was actually watching the debate. Besides him, there was no one else.
In fact, the unrelated discussiona going on around me were so loud that I came back to my hotel room to watch the rest of the debate.
I saw a poll earlier today stating that most people would not change their vote based on the outcome of the VP debate. Maybe so, but I still feel this debate is very important. After all, there is a chance that this next VP might have to assume the duties of the presidency sooner than expected.
So, I am disappointed that at least in the hotel lobby in Newark, NJ there wasn’t more interest in the debate.
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