President Barack Obama’s motorcade arrives at the first 2012 Presidential Debate at the University of Denver, October 3
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Hello all
Congrats!
Thanks, Robin
Hellooooo Allison!
Yes, he does.
We need a “like” button ’cause I LIKE this!!
thanks for this reminder, chips!!
Thanks Chips for all you do!
Yes, he does,
Iwas waiting for that, Chips! 🙂
Yeah, baby!
Hi, congrats. I’m always last to the table. Ready to share this evening with you all.
Super
So excited I’m about to burst!!!
Me too!
All the best Mr. President!
I’m so nervous…….
Me too! My stomach is in knots….
Me three
I’m actually gonna watch this debate! Wasn’t sure at first with my schedule, or if I even wanted to. I won’t watch the others. I think this one will be the main one that counts, sets the tone, etc. Also, Jim Lehrer is the only one of the moderators this year that I think will be pretty much fair. Besides, at this point, I think the vast majority are “decided”. The election’s already over for me–I early-voted today! 🙂
thanks for the new thread Chips, it was tough getting on the last one. 🙂
No worries sherijr, I let that one get a little too long!
I was waiting on the other thread for someone to post after me and thought Oh, no! Did everyone leave to watch the debate and left me alone? Glad I decided to see if there was a new thread. Phew!! I have my snacks and my pop ready and will watch C-Span while being on here with everyone.
I posted after you then got busy talking to a client (about the debate; she is so nervous, does not usually watch but is going to tonight! I thanked her, wished her well) but I just said hello, let’s party … this is our safe haven to watch or not!
no problemo 😉
Screeeeeeeeech!!!!! Rounding the corner on two wheels, just in time to catch the all the fun. I didn’t have time to cook dinner nor order out. Looks like yesterday’s leftovers for me. Anyway, time to set the microwave, pour the wine, and kick back.
Ooh boy, I hope I didn’t run over any old ladies or young children in my haste to meet up with y’all.
Cookemom, I am still strolling along 🙂
There she is! Don’t hold back, now, cookemom!
Woot!!!
The Grand Puba is in the hooooooooouse!
My pre-debate preparation was watching Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2 (I freaking looooooooooooove the Harry Potter books and movies) and just like Harry, I am ready to kick ass.
I am going to enjoy live blogging on twitter. Will also be bringing the snark.
p.s. The Grand Puba is Pres. Obama.
My pre-debate was to watch the video on the Republican Retreat The Peoples View posted it as a prep and a calmer for us die hards that are kind of khyoering about this debate.
I still have that on my DVR. PBO kicked so much butt that the Repubs practically begged him to leave.
I love Harry Potter, even though I am an old lady of 57 🙂
Me, too! And I’m 62.
This is awesome, I took off early from work too. lol
FIRED UP!!!!!! I thought this night would never come.
Still nervous…haha
Will be reading comments here and on twitter…cant watch live as I get too nervous ( yes, major wuss here) . Hope some kind souls keep updating on how everything is going. I know PBO will be kicking Butt!!
you can do it Melissa. PO will kick Willard’s hindparts. He will do it with such class, that it will take 20 mins to realize that PO took a chunk out of his hide. This will be totally awesome. Better than when PO went into the GOP house and mopped the floor with their faces. lol
U of Denver is where my oldest daughter went to law school and for her Masters. I enjoyed visiting her there and she liked being close to skiing in the winter.
Okay, that’s a fav.
Hey Ms O’Boomer. I am waiting to turn my channel just when the debate starts, I did ot watch Rev Al or any of the shows today. I was tired of hearing the question:” what does Obama and Robney need to do?” 🙂
Oops, should have put a period instead of comma after “starts”. 🙂 Also meant “not”.
I did watch parts of Martin and Rev. Al, but I know the feelin’!
Enjoy the show, COS. Only one winner tonight: PBO!
I am with you on that COS.
hub says that when robme comes in, they’ll be playing ‘moon river’.
Well, then, may Andy Williams R.I.P.
CAN’T REMOVE HIM FROM THE OVAL OFFICE CHAIR EITHER!!!!!! YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! CAN’T TOUCH THIS!
That seat’s taken!
Ooops. here it is.
Perrrrrrrrrrrrrfect Yardarm! 😆
Thank ya. I’m watching on Current. The only ass there is Cenk but at least he’s on our side.
Honestly Yardarm, I’d rather watch Fox than Cenk!
I hear ya.
If you can bear to watch CNN, there’s an interview with Michelle soon
I had to change when they started analyzing Ann Romney’s response… the fawning was unbearable. And Carly? Why the heck is she even there?!
Wonder what she’s smokin’?
My daughter-in-law got to go to Michelle’s rally yesterday in Reno on the quad at UNR. I’m envious as I live in Oregon.
Yes but between your daughter-in-law and your daughter who went to school where the debate is happening … you got connections girl! Feel those vibes.
I love the picture of the President’s Motorcade…by the way is that the train that kept Mitty awake?!? 🙂
I was thinking the same thing. Remind me to send a thank you card to the person who schedules that train! Maybe a bottle of something. Bravo. 🙂
P.S. Anybody getting sleepy? Mitt, how ya doin’?
me too! also wondering if the railroad engineers have a union…. and if they knew robmey would be staying in that hotel by the tracks…….and if they just wanted to take that opportunity to say ‘hellllllll-no’ with a big loud blast of the horn, every time they rode by!
Oh, I like the way your mind works! Ha ha ha.
CNN LOOKS LIKE THE BEST BET!
Okay, thanks. Or I’ll stick with PBS, home of Jim Lehrer. Or switch around.
Gettin’ excited!
Sorry I meant C-Span.
Thanks. OH, I CANNOT STAND TO LOOK AT ROMNEY. But PBO sure makes up for it!
My bad I meant C-SPAN! It’s onnnnn!
J’OB, I would like to sign your thank you card. 🙂 It should say ‘The little engine that could…keep Mitty awake’ 🙂 🙂
Is that the “I think I can I think I can” story? Or do I have it mixed up with: YES WE CAN !!!! <<<< my favorite!
Good one! Maybe they circled his hotel all night like his stupid buses circled President Obama’s rallies!
I am so excited. I can’t believe Romney is +3 over PBO on the economy and +9 over on the deficit according to latest NBC Poll. What is wrong with this picture???
It’s a Fixed poll. Don’t believe what they are reporting. MSM needs a race. sigh
“What is wrong with this picture???”
everything. it is BS.
Betsy, I have seen in other polls were POTUS is ahead, so I guess it depends on the poll.
I know, but it still pisses me off! 🙂
I try to like Chris Hayes and check my stereotype of the kid trying to always prove how smart he is, talking so fast that he doesn’t swallow resulting in words and saliva coming at the speed of light. And I then again realize exactly that drives me nuts and am grabbing the remote and hitting mute before he hyperventilates out another word.
I got my own problems – I just dropped the remote and couldn’t hit mute before the dreaded Friar Tuck Todd started to speak. Switching to C-Span or PBS soon!
LOL 🙂
Watched some C-Span and they have some guy from Politico and the narrative is to watch and see if the POTUS shows agner because he really dislike Romney. Jesus they people are nuts.
Yeah, they’re all such “body language” professionals. None of them are looking for anything of substance. BUT WE ARE!!!
check this body language, you pros: i’m switching to c-span!
Perfect. Check mine: PBS!
Good evening,
PBO will be smiling as he commences to open a can of whup ass on Romney. PBO and his team are great strategists. I believe in Chips’ mantra “PBO Got This”. That belief will get me through the evening.
We’re all with you on that!
29 mins to go.
21 mins now. Ha!
lololol. JOB. I have been waiting for this day. I am counting EVERY second until 9 a.m. Will switch to CSPAN about 5 mins prior just to avoid any senseless gibberish.
9 p.m. I am to excited. lololol
Go walk around the block, or pace up and down or mow your lawn. I have a neighbor, big Alabama football fan; used to be when I saw her out mowing the lawn during a game, I knew things were tight and her nerves were frayed. But hey, her lawn always looked good!
Hope you meant 9 p.m. Otherwise, that’s a lotta countin’. (Sorry – I’m giddy – must be the gulps of pre-debate-fortifying wine I’m drinking – I’m not much of a drinker.)
The latest Wisconsin poll suggests the state may not be in play after all.
The survey by Marquette University Law School found President Obama with a commanding, double-digit lead over Mitt Romney.
He bests the GOP nominee 53 percent to 42 percent among likely voters, and also beats him on every major issue polled:
Federal budget deficit: Obama 49 percent, Romney 47 percent
The economy: Obama 51, Romney 45
Taxes: Obama 52, Romney 43
Healthcare: Obama 53, Romney 42
Foreign Policy: Obama 54, Romney 42
Social issues such as abortion or same sex marriage: Obama 58, Romney 3
I am not a “poll” watcher because at the end of the day, voting is what counts.
However, “Social issues such as abortion or same sex marriage: Obama 58, Romney 3”
That was funny has hell.
I am one of those who does not have the ‘brass’ to watch it live. So thanks for being here TOD.
Watching CSPAN and there’s a lady who’s looking mighty strange to me. But alas, she finally spoke, so I guess all is well in the room.
Ready? Thanks Chips for all of the preparations for our family here. Have my candles on,, eyeglasses, hearing, snacks, meds, and good grace attitude throughout the house. Prayers said and meditations for goodness to surround POB and the entire team. Wisdom, Wisdom.
We are going to be fine.(((((((((((((((( Hugs for my TOD family)))))))))))))))))))) I send love from my home space to your home space. Be joyful. HZ
What do you think he will say?
What do you think are his strengths and weaknesses?
What is the toughest question he will face?
Blah blah blah?
Is this Journalism or Gossip Trash?
Wolf Blitzer is unbelievable!
tell it Jovie. Isn’t it annoying? I tried watching the lead up earlier but just couldn’t do it. Such self absorbed garbage from folks who probably has never ran for anything in their lives. Watching Man vs. Food until the debates.
I’m here!!!! Got the gin and tonic ready to go…If I drink everytime Mitt lies, I might be down for the count in the first 10 minutes. My daughter said that she’s pinned a mustache on the tv and whenever the mustache lands perfectly on someone’s face, they drink:) I don’t want some damn mustache messing up my President’s face!
Just remember, this debate really isn’t for us. It’s for the sliver of “undecided” voters….(how is that even possible?) I’m looking forward to it….just think of all the debate watch parties going on around the country! Our President’s got this…because he has truth on his side, he doesn’t have to stand there and make shit up. If I were PBO, I think I would simply ask MItt if whatever he said, was his final answer:) I hope MItt looses his shit and gets pissed….and PBO will just be calm as a cucumber…..in total control. Yeah, I’d like that.
Anyway, I’m here…Fired Up, ready to go! Glad the family is here with me….wouldn’t want to watch this with anyone else 🙂
Perfect post – from the gin & tonic, to the mustache (why didn’t I think of that?), to the quip about “final answer”! I love it!
Glad you could make it desertflower. I think it is time for my popcorn maker now. 🙂
big tHUMBS up!!!!
COUNTDOWN TO ‘YEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAH’….DUSTMOP FLYSWATTER TIME….AND PBO WILL JUST CRACK A SMILE! DUCK MITTENS! THE FLOCK OF GEESE ARE COMIN’!!!!!!!
Sue, our cheerleader, has arrived! So funny! Duck, Rombo!
Excruciating. Too noivous, for some dumb reason. Wish I was just able to have a nice relaxing time enjoying The Voice again tonight. I’m not worried about President Obama. I just want all the other stuff to be honest and fair.
I’m just sick because we’re going to be presented with 90 minutes of an alternate reality (remember, Mitt Romney is planning to “fact check” the President tonight, because the President says too many things that are “inaccurate”, according to Romney), and then we’ll be treated to endless spin. I snuck out of work, drove home and am now seated with a glass of preemptive wine to dull my nerves. I’m sure the rest of the bottle will soon follow…
phones off in the hall…man, no cheering. GEEZ!
We can cheer from home!
Gonna swim with the fishes….
too bad for Mitt, that is his queue to recognize that he hasn’t fallen too far off the rails.
Mitt Romney Gangnam Style!
I posted this earlier today…don’t know if anyone saw it…HILARIOUS! Thanks, edwina
I love the original version, so much fun!
Catchy tune!
Cspan spitting out the rules now for the audience.
Just realizing how much I’ve missed seeing Mike McCurry. Liked him a lot, and Robert Gibbs shares certain wonderful characteristics with him.
Good luck Mr. President. Let this be the final nail in the coffin for the Romney campaign.
What a fab photo!
CSPAN saying there’s a trap door under every seat so misbehave & you’re gone! Do they have one for Mitt? 🙂
Oh, yeah, baby: Perfect!
I am evelynellis1 on twitter. How do I follow your comments and you mine?
HI EVERYONE!!! I am SOOOO nervous! Pres.Obama always meets or exceeds my expectations but I can’t help being nervous at moments like this.
THISSSS
Think Progress ALWAYS has a great live blog because they fact check the statements right away. Awesome site for everything, but especially on nights like this.
http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2012/10/03/953591/thinkprogress-liveblog-of-the-first-presidential-debate/
Hello from Australia – it’s 10.43am here – I had to drive my man to work, stop at the store, rush home & put on some laundry, make the coffee and at last I can sit and watch my 2nd favorite man in the world.
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=PBO – candles from 4 countries – I’m not the only outsider
Glad you’re here with us, 99ts:)
ty DF – I’m nervous – weird – your President has earned the respect of the world.
Soooo nervous for PBO. I know I don’t accept any criticism of him. That tells me I am beyond objective at this point in time. Criticism makes me feel mad, annoyed or incredulously dumbfounded at how someone can be so stupid. That is like a parent defending their kid. I feel like he is family and so are all of you.
I’m call you Obama Grandmama, but I am one, too!
*I’d*
anyone have a live stream link that doesn’t include pundits pontificating??
I’m watching on cspan – other than just showing Miss Ann – seems fine
http://www.c-span.org/Debates/
thanks, couldn’t get on there earlier.. will try your link 🙂
May God Bestow His Richest Blessings upon President Barack Obama tonight in this Debate and on those yet to come. I ask in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Fellow Tod-obots let us rejoice this night because PBO will give it his all.
Amen.
Amen
Amen.
FLOTUS in the house, looking beautiful, supporting her man! Queen Ann, also, too, looking like she’s not sure how she got there.
Where are you seeing this?
I was watching C-Span TV, in the pre-show. Jim Lehrer also mentioned her on air, and her smile was devastating! Love FLOTUS!
YOU ARE LOVED PBO…BY THE TIME THIS IS OVER…MITTENS WILL BE WEARING HIS PANTS BACKWARDS!!!!!!!!…:))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Last round of candles for President Obama? It’s bad enough for us who have to listen to Mitt’s lies – he’s not even lying about us. President Obama is going to have to stand opposite Romney and watch his sociopathic smirking face tell lie after lie, knowing that half the electorate is stupid enough to want to vote for that joker. He’s going to need all our good thoughts, good vibes, good wishes and prayers. Join me.
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=PBO
ty Theo – I lit one above – lots of candles there
Thank you – we need every single one!
Michelle hugged Miss Ann, I think she is now ready to move into the White House
I am ready and so very excited!
Ready to go?
http://theobamadiary.com/2012/10/03/lets-go-2/
my chest is starting to hurt and my stomach is aching…will be a quick 90 mins
When President Obama finishes with Willard there will be a cleaning crew with mops and buckets and bleach and lysol to wipe up willard’s crap. He won’t know what hit him. He WILL wonder “What happened?” O-B-A-M-A!!!!! I say O-B-A-M-A!!!!
Lehrer laying down the rule of the road on CSPAN. I see two empty podiums. D’ya Eastwood’s on the premises?
well, I blew that one. I meant to say D’ya think Eastwood is in the building. The two empty podiums and….you know….ah neva mind.
Gloria Borger; Well, maybe Barack can say what Joe Biden said, that the middle class is worse off the last 4 years.
Shut up!
Somebody should huck a louie right in her Face.
She wants to be a wise ass?
Put on your seatbelts folks. Time to start the ride. woooooweeeeee. Sipping on my scotch, got sweet and salty snacks on the table and I’m here to have some fun!
#ObamaBiden2012
New York Times is liveblogging and fact checking during the debates:
http://elections.nytimes.com/2012/debates/presidential/2012-10-03?hp
Red and blue ties. How quaint.
Oooo Romney’s gonna do what PBO is gonna do. He threw trickle down out and trying to steal the Prez’s shit.
Damn I didn’t know Big Bird was getting food stamps from China, Mitt!