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The Final Debate (with Twitter)

Great Debate! I really enjoyed John McCain, he was really hitting all the points, his best performance yet. Barack Obama reiterated his talking points (which are really good) and the polls decided that he was the winner. 

But the best part... the twitter election page! It was awesome! the discussion was dynamic, and you really get a sense of the debate as it happens. You share your commentary with other people, you see attack twits, love twits, action commentary ... is a great experience, well better than the jiggly lines on CNN. 

I really enjoyed the "Joe the Plumper" commentary...

Check out my Twitter Posts during the debate:



Final Thought: McCain differentiated, Joe the Plumper can play a big role, Obama needs to get more offensive. about 8 hours ago from Election 2008


My friends: McCain won the debate. about 8 hours ago from Election 2008


Obama: Change - McCain: Reform about 8 hours ago from Election 2008


Obama: stay into frame! about 8 hours ago from Election 2008


McCain: SNAP! about 8 hours ago from Election 2008


McCain has game, obama... out of camera? about 8 hours ago from Election 2008


Official: JTP : Joe The Plumper about 9 hours ago from Election 2008


what what ...Obama is all over.... about 9 hours ago from Election 2008


McCain is winning the debate, and gets the final word on all arguments... 0? about 9 hours ago from Election 2008


McCain is in the zone! Obama needs to WAKE UP!!! about 9 hours ago from Election 2008


McCain opposed the war in Iraq, Obama opposed some lawyers... about 9 hours ago from Election 2008


@glwallace YES! about 9 hours ago from Election 2008 in reply to glwallace


McCain seems engaged and Angry, good call!!! Obama is apologetic. about 9 hours ago from Election 2008


Excellent McCain answer: "I am not president Bush"... about 9 hours ago from Election 2008


Obama needs to be more Presidential... about 9 hours ago from Election 2008


can Joe twit please?! about 9 hours ago from Election 2008


Joe will become famous! about 10 hours ago from Election 2008


who is Joe? about 10 hours ago from Election 2008


Obama is sticking to the talking points... about 10 hours ago from Election 2008

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