C-SPAN: First 2008 Presidential Debate (Full Video)

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) participate in the first 2008 Presidential debate.
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[@jiahaoshi6473]

came to see what a normal US presidential debate should be

[@MrHistory269]

Same lmao

[@jltrack]

Yup this was was class act. The debate yesterday between two children was classless.

[@priscilla0409]

Same here

[@katiebray2024]

Yep, that is why I am here. The moderator was trying to get them to talk to each other, while last night Wallace was trying to get the yelling to stop.

[@lauragarcia5029]

ahhahah me tooo!

[@nickgehring1723]

Who’s here after the 2020 presidential debate where they were yelling at each other and couldn’t hear a thing😂

[@shanks3976]

Trump is such a clown

[@dep_reyes]

I love how I can actually here them individual and they give each other the ability to talk 😂

[@redbluedragon7259]

The guy had to actually ask the To speak to each other 12 years ago

[@MrHistory269]

Chris Wallace needed an Air horn or a gavel Trump would not shut the fuck up

[@cam2times286]

Yall remember the movie head of state

[@dmoney141414]

Who is here after the Trump and Biden debate?

[@qichen85]

Have to remember a better time.

[@GreenOutdoorsPNW]

Yup.

[@samanthadalton9626]

I needed to come back to a debate that actually had order instead of incessant interruption 😂

[@katiegarrott]

@@samanthadalton9626 yep. Immediately pulled this up to self-soothe lol.

[@jjames0528]

Right here amigo

[@E4xtream]

Goodness not even 20 minutes in and they have specific policies, debates on those policies, numbers and statistics, policies specifics outlining how they would enable those policies. Damn. This is a luxury.

[@danny_chestnut253]

Emmanuel Mbala miss those days😭

[@thomashorter]

Lol yeah... they lied to you much more subtle back then... silly comment... -Voted Nader

[@1031E]

@@thomashorter How did that work out for you?

[@burstingturtle]

Thomas Horter Yeah, and the loudmouth Trump/Bernie route didn’t work. It got us nowhere. This was at least a step towards progress.

[@4lifeReagan]

no, you miss the days when the Republican candidate was a bitch and never faught back on media and Liberal lies.

[@johnbidochka]

Seems so much more civil than what we are witnessing in 2016.

[@samuelvibritannia4831]

+komal thompson you're kidding right?

[@samuelvibritannia4831]

komal thompson I name this comment bait, and by doing so also acknowledge that I have fallen for it by replying. Props to you sir. Please, if you want a real debate, raise a real argument. I dare you.

[@samuelvibritannia4831]

komal thompson that has no relevance to the current topic, do you have a single real argument for your claim about Obama?

[@johnbidochka2795]

Somebody needs a nap.

[@mattbenz99]

This years debates will at least be entertaining. I am curious to see how Trump and Clinton will use the giant amount of ammo they have in the debates.

[@joelturkington6685]

Anyone here after ANOTHER disastrous Trump vs Biden debate?

[@mattluna5521]

Came here to try to remember how a presidential debate is supposed to go. Tonight’s Trump Biden debate is just embarrassing.

[@ItsSlimtoYOU]

Very much embarrassing

[@MrHistory269]

Disgraceful

[@cam2times286]

Remember that movie head of state?

[@mattluna5521]

Cam 2times Yes! Hell, Chris Rock would likely be a better president than our current choices.

[@clownjoebiden9559]

shut up loser

[@SM-tk7io]

Who’s here after the shitshow tonight? I miss when both candidates actually had respect for each other.

[@dogsovercats24_73]

Yes! The 1st 2020 pd was a hot mess!

[@samthong3305]

Imagine the times when political rivals used their policies and actual reason to speak for themselves. These days everyone just loves to name call and immaturely insult one another.

[@marcusdiesel8288]

Ahh, the good ole days of the CSPAN debate, not a CNN, NBC, or FOX debate with bigtime celebs being "moderators"

[@ryanfriedman4329]

The late Jim Lehrer worked in PBS, not CSPAN.

[@ItsLikeAShammy]

CSPAN also always broadcasts the debates, including yesterday’s 2020 presidential debate

[@bobbynordlife6152]

Ryan Friedman wtf you too had to see the Obama debates? Like I was 14 round that time. I didn’t watch these

[@SpoonGod]

Bruh you obviously don’t know shit about Presidential debates

[@bobbynordlife6152]

Spoon God I look at it different than you is all bro, my terms are not conventional and I’m not hitting key words. I’d like to correlate with you maybe, we can find a level of understanding

[@DS-ff6ze]

McCain's campaign suffered from numerous issues: 1) Parties rarely win a third consecutive term 2) His predecessor was unpopular 3) He talked about issues no one cared about (pork barrel spending and the surge) 4) His opponent was very charismatic 5) His choice of Sarah Palin as VP was a big mistake 6) The recession resulted in economy eclipsing foreign policy as the top issue

[@betaleftist9218]

7) He is a war mongering Neo-Con

[@streetplayerist]

??? ??? Y

[@lawnzoz2033]

Doesn't help that he went against one of the greatest politicians in history.

[@betaleftist9218]

K Lawn hardly.

[@lawnzoz2033]

Level 16 - Atheist - marxist/liberal etc . I'm not saying best president. I'm saying best politician. He's a great politician.

[@sandeshvantveen]

The difference between this and the shitshow we saw last night is amazing.

[@emanekafecaftoggaf6893]

get ready for another

[@kyledenson1287]

@@emanekafecaftoggaf6893 🍿🍿🍿

[@maroonedexplorer6622]

I thought you were talking about 2020 but saw this is from four years ago. Add Trump into a debate and it devolves into craziness.

[@whyme3772]

@@maroonedexplorer6622Also thought 2020 as well. Until I saw "7 yr ago" 😂

[@irishcapone92]

Look how calm this debate is compared to Trump Vs. Biden

[@shahreenkhan440]

Look at the level of professionalism and respect. No one is bringing up anyone’s family trauma on a personal level.

[@MailOrderGamers]

Well that's because no one was being called a racist clown and being told to shut up. Who even does that?

[@irishcapone92]

Ig Trump wasnt interrupting more than a 5 year old huh?😂😂 and I dont know him personally but he seems racist or maybe he just is like fuck everyone who isnt somehow getting me more money.🤭

[@shahreenkhan440]

MailOrderGamers omg right? Almost just ALMOST as bad as a candidate not denouncing white supremacists. American you are a joke.

[@swxr06]

Trump was just talking to much

[@shadymorsi4347]

Who’s here after the 2020 presidential debate

[@user-ky5sp5pe9d]

YUPP

[@sirdop5793]

me

[@editornilaykumar]

I come back here whenever I feel like hearing a matured discussion between two responsible people.

[@davidyun7879]

How the hell did America go from this to that recent clusterf*k? Asking from Canada.

[@averagename4458]

David Yun It all started the day the US elected a Oompa Loompa

[@Sakuya727]

Average Name No I think it’s social media and the dumbing down of everything.....inb4 anyone calls me a boomer I’m a millennial thank you very much lol

[@averagename4458]

Seraphina G ooook But this is talking about the election debates

[@dijkstradd9831]

same question from rest of the world, very sad state indeed

[@averagename4458]

If you really want it an answer it’s because (mainly thanks to our president) the 2 party’s view have become more and opposite. So when something goes wrong each party blames each other

[@thomashouse7906]

2008: Civilised and calm presidential debate. 2020: Two old dudes arguing and name-calling for 90 minutes.

[@infjintegrityvsnarcissism7295]

Both proved it's time for the boomers to get out of politics, they had their time.

[@kathleenriley949]

That debate would’ve been totally civilized had it but been for Trump. He’s a piece of trash.

[@kyleperlman]

@@infjintegrityvsnarcissism7295 Biden isn’t a boomer. Trump is is though, and the main source of the name calling.

[@bl7828]

@@kathleenriley949 he is. But they think the same. We need age limits on presidents. Everyone agrees Democrat and Republican. It’s only the ones in charge who don’t. No president should be allowed to take office last 60. I’m a democrat, any conservatives agree with me?

[@bl7828]

@@kyleperlman trump is just normal no matter how vile I think he is. He is a master of media and public opinion and shifting it. Trump was a lifelong Democrat. Diamond spoon fed since birth and he convinced rural conservatives he is one of them. He is incredibly skilled at that.

[@raycharles577]

R.I.P. MacCain. Such a civilized debate.

[@clownjoebiden9559]

He a crook, like obama

[@swxr06]

Its McCain

[@Bennahr_Fett]

@@clownjoebiden9559 don't know how reputable that information is.

[@bl7828]

@@clownjoebiden9559 I can tell by your username you’re going to be civil and understanding of both sides.

[@thecartennetwork]

Rest Easy Mr McCain. Thank you for your service .

[@spartanhawk7637]

@Mymusic Business Wow douche, don't speak ill of the dead.

[@the1grove]

Mymusic Business go back to your basement

[@lexik4603]

This wasn't that long ago why does it look like this happened 30 years ago. The atmosphere seems so outdated.

[@tylercorn6502]

Lexi K If you look at in 2012 and 2016, it’s still the same! It feel like it’s from the 80’s or something!

[@hillary5271]

Ikr like the quality looks like it could be 90’s or 80’s now it’s different

[@mrbigbigtoe]

We’ve got old. That’s wtf happened

[@melanin7977]

@@mrbigbigtoe 😂😂😂😂

[@LoekTheKing]

@@rohankalelkar8545 Clinton had good policy proposals in my opinion. It's a shame so many people bought the "Hillary is corrupt because of her e-mails" narrative.

[@aferguson5403]

Watching this nearly 12 years later. WOW, McCain really never stood a chance.

[@bl7828]

Makes you realize how crazy times change. Obama won Ohio and Iowa. Basically impossible now with the rural urban divide. Those 2 states will probably be red for 10-20 years. I wish I could have been a part of that voting block. Clinton and trump made it rural vs urban. It used to be so easy.

[@1031E]

@@bl7828 Lmao. Ohio may never go Republican again. I'm not sure there is a Republican party on a national level anymore after the Trump nightmare.

[@alanamanoel572]

@@1031Etrump will be your next president

[@infjintegrityvsnarcissism7295]

I disagree with a lot of McCain's platform, but he also tired to take care of vets once they got out of the service. McCain would have been a good Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Also I am glad he spoke out about torture, and said corporations are not people. He certainly would have been a better POUTS than Cheney was.

[@palasako8732]

I am no fan of Obama, but the maturity, clarity, and leadership he displays in this debate outdoes that of McCain. But then again, i'm no fan of McCain.

[@FernandoMartinez-pv1id]

Whether you liked Obama or not, you have to admit he used that Harvard Law Degree to its full potential. He sounded like a worthy President, he just didn't deliver everything he promised.

[@1031E]

@@FernandoMartinez-pv1id He delivered one hell a lot given the fact tbat Moscow Mitch vowed to block all his ideas and make him a one term president. Like saving the auto industry and record unemployment reduction and pulling the country out of the recession left by George W.

[@bl7828]

@@1031E yep. Obama would have 4 terms as a Republican in the 90s. The divide started with Clinton for some reason. Even though he’s one of the most popular presidents of all time. News outlets starting the divide like fox in 96 started this. We will never see a debate like this again.

[@samuelvibritannia4831]

This debate is so good and so level, it's hard to believe that we went from this to Trump vs Clinton in 8 years.

[@betaleftist9218]

In 8 years the Republican party became radically more theocratic, authoritarian and right wing, thats why.

[@samuelvibritannia4831]

+Level 16 - Atheist - marxist/liberal etc . And they've still managed to remain radically interventionist at the same time.

[@betaleftist9218]

+Samuel vi Britannia well that fits in well with neo con ideology.

[@samuelvibritannia4831]

+Level 16 - Atheist - marxist/liberal etc . Indeed it does. Fucking neo cons.

[@sebastianvillanueva9478]

politicians come out from te people, you shouldnt had to be surprised.

[@mothell6697]

Who's here after 2024?

[@cameronmowat6638]

Watching McCain speak is almost as fun as watching paint dry

[@skadoldotri97]

damn. that's boring as fuck 😂😂

[@theejokersgaming1388]

“Senator Barack Obama” hit different when you know what the results will be of this election

[@danielgray1147]

RIP Senator McCain

[@danny_chestnut253]

Daniel Gray he was an honorable man. Hope he’s resting peacefully.

[@slapshot68]

Wish he won, he would of fixed the economy as well if not even better than Obama did

[@icecreamjunkie6790]

@@slapshot68he was a RINO but far, FAR better than Obama

[@ejijojo]

Who is still watching this film in 2019?

[@yonasmesfin5500]

ejijojo me

[@srujanmukkavilli4669]

I am way better. Watching it in 2020. I am missing this guy (Obama). Great Leader that everyone should look upto

[@royaldominion811]

@@srujanmukkavilli4669 Why should people look up to him?

[@elijahlagae7272]

2020

[@elijahlagae7272]

2020

[@gunthro3327]

One thing that immediately stands out to me... they’re not sharing the screen at all times, unlike tonight’s debate. I wonder why that would change?

[@joopkuilman5883]

When 2 people are practicaly always speaking at the same time, showing them together fits.

[@ben-devries]

I would guess it has most to do with the technology. In 2008 this was broadcasted in SD 4:3 full screen. When you show both people, they look really small and grainy. In 2020 we broadcast in HD 16:9 wide screen. Both people fit better on the screen and you can still see the details.

[@sign543]

Even when provoked by the moderator...they remain stately, considerate, gentle....boy do I miss those days.

[@blackgrlfly]

This is what a debate should look like, not that crap that happened the other day. #Mess

[@blackgrlfly]

@just one man ? anyway

[@oldbird4601]

I’m not even here for Obama or McCain I’m here cause I need a reminder of what a presidential debate should be. It’s civil and they discuss policy. Crazy thought ik... the shitshow we’re experiencing nowadays is a national embarrassment for the USA

[@maloperverso8118]

Damn, they don't even have Notes!! How do they know so much stuff and so many facts from the top of their heads!? WoW!

[@SevenFootPelican]

+Malo Perverso Because they're on senate committees. They talk about and discuss this stuff all day. Plus, they're simply smart, and qualified candidates. Unlike Donald Trump.

[@mariodesanta9742]

+Seven Foot Pelican The last thing we need is Trump or Clinton.

[@krunchski9852]

@@SevenFootPelican Political bias much?

[@spartanhawk7637]

@@krunchski9852 *holds up mirror*

[@lynx7631]

They went to several debate preps

[@fIyff]

I'm here after that trainwreck of a debate last night. WBU?

[@plushbatfan]

Rest In Peace John McCain (8/29/36 to 8/25/18).

[@OliviaRodriGoat]

awh when debates weren’t a wrestling match

[@Prauwlet213]

we need more Mcains and Obamas

[@tylerwiseman453]

No we actually need less of them. There both democrats

[@ItsDangerousGoAlone]

​@@tylerwiseman453 oh you supported McCain and Romney before Trump brainwashed the party

[@AhmadsStuff]

​@@ItsDangerousGoAlonethe Republican Party from 1860 is so much different from 2024

[@TheAravindtop]

I remember watching this live. Such a different time.

[@autribasu]

TheMarktop I don't because I was 4 but this seems so more civil than the shit we have today

[@TheAravindtop]

Autri Basu And it in fact was. In so many of their debates they talked mainly about how to fix the economy, because at the time, the worst economic disaster since the great depression was occurring and all the news would show was the tumbling stock market and insanely long lines in cities across the country of unemployed people. The country was desperate after the disaster that was the Bush administration and Obama was a shining beacon of hope. I remember at school one day, Bush came on the TV and all my classmates were simultaneously booing him and our teacher actually yelled at us saying, "Even though he is bad, he is still the president. Show some respect". He was that bad. Very different times.

[@danielholman7866]

TheMarktop, there is this weird thing where I remember the 2008 election (I was nine) but my parents were so hard for McCain I didn't "need to care" about this just root for Obama. I wish I payed attention to this stuff. So far I know Obama has a cool personality but idk anything about his policy. Kinda sucks

[@TheAravindtop]

Daniel Holman At the time, people were scared about republicans. And I mean properly scared. Much more scared than people are about Trump now.

[@FunkyMusics]

When you watch the Trump/Biden debate and want a professional debate.

[@SlowDaddie]

McCain was such a classy man.

[@Tyler-md4qk]

@Odorous Smegma ur about 11 months late ma guy

[@TheTruthContestt]

He was.

[@lexik4603]

Obama's eye contact with the camera.. jesus he's like staring into your soul

[@samhughes8548]

the devil can do that

[@departmentofdate2263]

Sam Hughes 🤦🏻‍♂️ you’re toxic

[@maatcreed4440]

@@departmentofdate2263 look at history and see how Obama did the exact opposite of what he said he would do he bail out wall street bailout banks put 5.3 million people out there home started the student debt crisis which eventually got worse now then ever that mans the devil the both were they all are look now a pandemic now and they let people lose there job sold them out to the corporations and gave them 4.1 trillion to do it we are all fuck Democrats and Republicans kill American workers and only let the 1% rule also Obama kept the Bush tax cuts and made them permanent no compromise he pushed it through Congress

[@sohrob1]

Spiritual Talk nice grammar bro

[@yungpepereacts2300]

@@maatcreed4440 Tru but at least Half of that started under Bush

[@danielpowell482]

Who is here after last night’s dumpster fire with Trump and Biden?

[@VicariouslyVanna]

I was 13 when this took place so I didn't think much of it back then. Now I'm 21, and this will be the first election I can vote in. Watching the 2008 and 2012 debates have allowed me to realize how unfortunate we are this year. Social media has definitely made a bigger joke of elections and I think that has heavily attributed to the situation we have in these 2016 debates. However, it is a rather interesting time to be alive and observe it.

[@mikeingersoll4466]

Savanna Jay no it's not today's world sucks ass

[@The-Entelechy]

its even worse now 2020

[@whyme3772]

2024 is around the corner. 2012 was still the last professional debate we’ve had.

[@Ball4184]

Congratulations on your transition

[@TheAwesomeDarkNinja]

16:26 CLASS. IMAGINE THAT IN A DEBATE.

[@LetsDruz]

He looks so young!

[@denzrichie]

He's talking about Obama, Mccain looks like an old geezer, what are you talking about lmao

[@denzrichie]

***** I don't think anybody does..

[@vika0194]

it was before stress ruined him

[@JY-bw2qz]

And McCain looks so alive!

[@AkashSingh-pu4dc]

Who all are here after that silly debate between Hillary aunt and Donald Pump 🙈

[@insignificantdonut1535]

Had to restore faith in humanity :/

[@AkashSingh-pu4dc]

InsignificantDonut 1 hahaha 😂😂

[@AkashSingh-pu4dc]

James Leran Earth is trolling its people After you👻

[@kokoth]

Really? This did that? I find it hilarious to watch Obama debates...oh ya he'll withdraw from Iraq immediately, oh yeah he'll close Guantanimo...he turned out to be another insincere politician who doesn't follow through on his promises. The Dems had the Senate when he was elected too...he was free to do all of that and didn't.

[@ra3y7rba64]

me

[@brandonanderson6561]

They had such respect for each other. I appreciate this.

[@devilgamer72dg]

This is a debate looks like, the first 2020 debate was just a big mess

[@shors11]

Obama won, getting 365 electoral votes to McCain's 173. Obama also won the popular vote.

[@Grumpini]

This is a damn classy debate

[@xxCodslayerson]

Ikr compared to the one now with trump. Lmao

[@josephmartinez8166]

+Cetifiably Snuggly lol you took the words right out of my mouth.

[@benzerious]

JaqenHGar2017 you can say that again

[@clownjoebiden9559]

It Rigged

[@MrMaddzkillz]

Two distinguished and intelligent gentlemen right here. The proper way a presidential debate should be conducted.

[@danielmayorga9400]

Both of these guys seem so calm

[@raudello3666]

Who else is here after seeing the horrible Trump and Biden debate?

[@ChristopherGray00]

wow you're so special and unique!!!

[@bowlofdick5]

The Trump Vs Clinton debates are going to be some of the greatest reality TV in history. Even if that shit cost $40 I'd still pay for it.

[@billyjoyce6849]

It'll definitely be very interesting to watch, I'll say that.

[@mariguana7918]

dickasss Spoke too soon lol

[@rileyfreeman7122]

Back when president debates didn’t look like an snl skit

[@Normal_Boii]

Sarah Palin existed

[@phillippoggi8080]

Like him or not, McCain was a good candidate. Much better than Trump, that's for sure. And can you believe that Trump had the audacity to insult his POW history.

[@JohnJohnson-oe3ot]

+Spence B ha

[@kaiserwilhelmii6440]

He was not a good candidate though he sucked

[@kaiserwilhelmii6440]

+Kaiser Wilhelm II *because he sucked

[@jeffhietala6343]

GW Bush doomed McCain's chances!!

[@N394-l1f]

Phillip Poggi I liked McCain & I would have voted for him if not for that dumb twat Sarah Palin.

[@foreveretikaspoptart1854]

I cant believe i miss this

[@devon8372]

I came here after watching the 2020 debate to restore my faith in humanity.

[@octoberboiy]

I never thought I’d miss McCain’s voice. He was such a gentleman. Although back then I was and still am an Obama fan, I have much love and respect for McCain.

[@bl7828]

I vote Democrat recently but between McCain compared to dementia joe it’s insane. McCain is amazing. No wonder it was close. Obama was an amazing candidate. And it was still close. If Obama ran in 2020 he would have won 40 states lmao.

[@octoberboiy]

@@bl7828 what are you talking about? Obama beat McCain 365 electoral votes to 173, while Biden beat Trump 306 to 232. That goes to show weak of a candidate Joe Biden was. Someday a genuine charismatic person will appear again just like Obama did and wipe out all of the current phony candidates lol.

[@assassindancer914]

@@bl7828 lmao, between 10 million more votes and 365 EVs, how is that close?

[@corvusheller328]

​@@assassindancer914It was close in the sense that McCain won 22 states. Romney 24 so nearly half of the country. But of course you're right bc the electoral vote decides it. Another rather interesting fact in my opinion is that 1876is the only election year where a candidate won at least half the popular vote but not the electoral. I think 1824 may be another bur I'd have to look it up

[@somerandomperson7253]

This is what a debate should look like.

[@jacobgarrity651]

I was 12 years old when I saw this debate on television since 2008. I’m a Democrat from NY became an Obama supporter to him and his family. But even though I didn’t agree with John McCaine”s politics but he deserves to be a respectable person and a senator from Arizona because he’s the only republican I can respect.

[@ajp5556]

McCain was always respectable he was a stand up guy and coming from a republican from North Carolina I’m glad to say Obama was a stand up guy as well shows you how far we’ve fallen in terms of candidate quality Biden doesn’t know where he is and trump is a complete idiot who betrayed the ideals of us real republicans

[@iTrustInTheMusic]

Why does 2008 look like 1988?

[@Lalalalala...]

Bwahahaha cuz the video quality?

[@shaqeliz688]

Thank you fo sharing this

[@KhoaNguyen-mg3qp]

How many people watch this after the first Presidential debate in 2020 between Trump and Biden? Man, I’ve missed the time when presidential candidates were civil and respectful.

[@richardgalvan4639]

1:04:50 I died laughing because for a second it sounded like Obama said "Iran"ically

[@isaiahrashad6390]

Who’s here after the Trump v Kamala debate ??

[@aferguson5403]

27:32 Barack laughs at Johns jab which causes him to laugh at his own jab.

[@dogsovercats24_73]

Seems like a lot of us had he same idea😂😂😂

[@cpanss]

who watching in 2020

[@CheezInspector]

This is clearly one of Obama's best debate performances. He is on point, organized and very focused. The nervous stammering is minimal too.

[@justinkassinger8238]

Too bad it was all a lie. He didn't deliver on anything

[@aydingharehbaghian7923]

Back in the days when grown ups used to be nominees

[@OMGitsKristinaxD]

"We will not spend money unnecessarily" LOL

[@thenewkrurecords]

Both Men have much respect. Obama just had a smoother approach

[@DeMonSpencer]

I didn't notice this when I first watched the debate in 2008 but it's glaringly noticeable now. McCain looked awkward and uncomfortable and a lot of what he said came off sounding like beauty pageant answers. Saying stuff like "I love our veterans and I will take care of them". Obama's answer about veterans laid out problems and how he intends to solve them. He wanted to make disability claims easier for vets, he wanted to spend less money in Iraq and use that money to care for returning vets etc. Obama's answers were very detailed and insightful. This debate made him look a lot more presidential than John McCain in my eyes.

[@Zac6230]

DeMon Spencer lol nope

[@TamilBullet]

DeMon Spencer It was so obvious to me Obama would win the election. He was so charismatic. That's what America wants. Look at Trump now.

[@Tripster60]

+DeMon Spencer well technically trump says our government is the problem not specific people, his solutions wont work though and congress will kill him

[@DeMonSpencer]

*****​ Yes he says the typical government is bad stuff that most republicans believe but he also names specific people and groups. He's not saying illegal immigration is bad because they shouldn't be here. He says it's bad because they bring crime here. In his announcement speech he said immigrants entering illegally from our southern border (Mexicans) are rapist, murders, and drug dealers. When he talks about the deal with Iran, he says the president and John Kerry are weak and incompetent and that's why we ended up with a bad deal. Those criticisms aren't about big government, they are about people. I totally agree with you about his vague policy solutions. He's totally unaware of the limitations imposed on a president, and sadly most of his followers are as well. It's scary to know that one of the most popular candidates for the republican nomination believes he can set tax policy unilaterally on a whim and use it to threaten a company. Every time he says that the crowd cheers like crazy. It's a strange thing to witness.  Could you imagine the outrage if President Obama called up one of America's largest employers and told them they better do what he wants or he'll make sure they go out of business? It would be a Fox News wet dream.

[@Tripster60]

DeMon Spencer Obama actually has told plenty of corporations what he wants them to do, like the auto industry and the coal industry, as well as the oil industry. As for what trump says, hes right, obama and kerry are terrible at negotiating, and to be honest I'm not sure why we are even paying attention to the No Threat iranians.... Oh right, because we want them to help us defeat isis....I remember now, thats why we went there in the first place. What trump said about illegals, is that they dont speak english, they take jobs away from americans, and that we are getting the deviants from mexico as opposed to the brightest

[@axmedaxmed5455]

Who is here after watching Trump and Joe

[@KOSTIA-sh3gm]

McCain, 2008 : "Good Job, good job" Trump, 2020 : "Rigged Election"

[@dillon6000]

Wasn't that the left for like the last four years "RUSSIA" "RUSSIA" "RUSSIA"

[@aydingharehbaghian7923]

Vivek, 2023 : "i'm the only one on the stage who isn't bought and paid for"

[@ItsDangerousGoAlone]

​​@@dillon6000everyone is a joke now. why is every political debate turned into a "well the other side is doing it too! The other side are bad people too!" How can you justify Trump's actions by claiming someone else did it too? Why do you have no standards for your own party? Lol, what a joke.

[@Selahsmum]

came back to watch these after McCain's death. RIP, sir.

[@amit790]

This is a true Presidential debate

[@christiantaillon2930]

Obama won this debate in the 1st 5 minutes. He was a true President and a true leader for the USA. I'm Canadian and I really liked him and I still do

[@christiantaillon2930]

@JJ Graham Yeah he was

[@weasel479]

Thank you !

[@calbassas87]

When Obama spoke it was as if he was speaking directly to you. Master communicator

[@joeburreaux7953]

The last debate that featured no drama between two candidates.

[@ThePhreakass]

Rest in Peace, John

[@shrek3ondvd913]

It’s surreal that only one of these men is still on this earth ten years later. As a proud Democrat I can say with absolute certainty that while I may not have agreed with him or even voted for him, John McCain is the definition of courage and heroism. He was not afraid to stand for what he believed in and not back down, he was the prime example of as he put it, a maverick and should be a role model for new politicians for decades to come.

[@marleighloryn9916]

I miss my president

[@User39842D]

Im a trump supporter but the differences between these debates and the debates today is pretty shocking.

[@xx_hollowknight_xx5161]

this debate is better than hillary and trumps debate no ones interupting the other and they are actually talking about politics instead of attacking each other

[@maloperverso8118]

But, could McCain had Won had he chosen a different VP!? What if!?

[@tdevil101]

Did you feel like an idiot writing this? You should

[@jacoboros8838]

tdevil101 McCain's choice of Palin was a big deal. Malo's claim is completely legitimate and you should feel like an idiot for calling him out for it. Palin was a moron. She hardly held any beliefs similar to that of McCain's and constantly made a fool of herself for the world to see. She definitely weakened McCain's chances of being elected.

[@thomashorter]

@Paul Lunsford Lolz... American dem that loves a war criminal! That voted for a war criminal (obama)! And is sad about his current war criminal president. Why dont americans grow up, get a culture not all about greed, do something for your fellow man... then maybe it wont be so hard to get good leaders. -voted Nader in 08

[@reachrenhere]

HOLLOW she would have been a perfect match for trump lol

[@aydingharehbaghian7923]

*15 years later* "We're gonna call u donald duck"

[@christophermiller3244]

This is incredible. Truly two great heroes of our country.

[@yjseo5560]

Just a quick reminder that Donald Trump was a relatively well respected public figure back in 2008. Lol how things have changed.

[@qdog568]

Mccain and that damn whistle when he talks.

[@MrChoycey2a]

You people and your cheesy comments 🤮

[@georgeyeung8374]

That is what a political debate supposed to be like. Those were the good old days before Donald Trump came along. For the sake of the country going forward, make sure Donny boy never returns to politics.

[@estella117]

Here after the debate last night 😂

[@yugohanna1138]

years ago when we had no covid & two qualified classy men debating for office. I miss this

[@KingMacMyLiege]

"No cheers no noise no applause of any kind". "Ladies and gentlemen, Obama and McCain" *huge applause*

[@lenatraceroxton1363]

So I'm not the only one who came here to see what a normal debate looks like.

[@garysheldonjr8379]

I can’t believe we went from our presidential candidates having civil debates about issues we care about to now them having a roast match just shows how downhill we come as a country..

[@ItsDangerousGoAlone]

So very true. 2008 and 2012 were such good debate years. It was seriously hard to vote 2012, i really liked both candidates.

[@jordan9941]

Who's watching this after McCain's death?