How much of an impact do the presidential debates have on your vote? / LJWorld.com

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Asked at Massachusetts Street on September 27, 2008

“It really doesn’t for me. I already have my mind made up on who I’m voting for.”

— Shawn Pence, manufacturer, Lawrence

“I think the debates will definitely influence my vote. Right now it’s all just media hype, so I’m really looking forward to hearing more of their ideas and them debating the issues face to face.”

— Hanna Graham, Kansas University senior, Lawrence

“Probably not much. I’m set in my decision. I’ll watch them if I have the time, but it won’t make a difference one way or the other.”

— Jim Dick, manager, Lawrence

“My mind is made up. I’m having company over during this debate, but I’m thinking about taping it just because I do want to at least hear what they have to say.”

— Betsy Paradies, press operator, Lawrence

McCain, Obama argue over war, taxes in first debate

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tangential_reasoners_anonymous 4 years, 8 months ago

My vote was long ago determined by the "burning shrubbery" unconsumed by flames. It called to me... it asked me to remove my shoes... then it consumed my shoes with its flames, leaving me the long walk back home unshod.

LHS1980 4 years, 8 months ago

Shouldn't you be out on a ledge somewhere?

KayCee 4 years, 8 months ago

My mind was decided when Mr.O announced he was running. I've opposed him since he ran for Senate.

conservativepunker 4 years, 8 months ago

None.

sunflower_sue 4 years, 8 months ago

I expected McCain to do better than he did. I'm more interested in the vp debate. I'm draggin out the popcorn for that one.

humblecommentator 4 years, 8 months ago

2 weakest candidates in 50 years

Elrond 4 years, 8 months ago

Doesn't matter. Both parties, and thier candidates, are corrupt. American politics is about power; not about effective government.

tangential_reasoners_anonymous 4 years, 8 months ago

I have been known to go out on a... limb.

beatrice 4 years, 8 months ago

Like madmike or jayhawk intended to vote for anyone other than the Republican prior to the debate. Sure. The debates will have no influence on my vote. What they have to say face to side of face (seeing as how McCain wouldn't even look at Obama during the debate) has already been said elsewhere. As stated at the RNC, McCain wants government to get out of business' way (except when they need a bailout). He was one of the first people to call to invade Iraq after 9/11, has been one of Bush's most loyal supporters the past several years, and indicates interest in bombing Iran. Obama's views are much more in line of supporting the middle class and not just the wealthy of Wall Street. I agree with this view of making America stronger, and disagree with McCain's continuation of Bush's failed trickle-down economic policies that gives all the breaks to the wealthiest of the wealthy. Obama 2008!

Potawatomi 4 years, 8 months ago

If madmike and jayhawk live in Douglas County it won't make a damn bit of difference who they vote for. The county will go Democrat regardless.

jayhawkframer 4 years, 8 months ago

I agree with madmike. If McCain is wrong on everthing then why did Obama agree so much with McCain. I'll be voting for McCain also.

Elrond 4 years, 8 months ago

What is this "voting" thing you speak of?

mom_of_three 4 years, 8 months ago

Since my Republican-Reagan worshipping Air Force Major cousin registered as a Democrat this year, that will have more impact than a debate. The candidates are just going to tell us what we want to hear, and who knows if they actually mean it. It will come down to who is more believable and convincing.