Debate watchers gathered in my living room ...
MBC Republicans, home school graduates, other CRs, SWACers.
News Leader reporter is in blue shirt to left of TV.
The youngest debate watcher ...
After the debate ...
SWAC Husband with SWAC Daughter and SWAC Son as they listen to the debate.Twelve young people, ages 16-24, had a variety of views and opinions at Wednesday night's presidential debate between John McCain and Barack Obama. To have that many who cared enough to sit and watch and debate the issues was refreshing in this day and age of twenty-somethings, some of whom cannot even name the Vice President of the United States.
The older folks also listened and contributed to the give-and-take of the conversation throughout and after the debate.
The Staunton News Leader's reporter Trevor Brown watched the debate with us and took notes throughout of reactions or comments that were made. Afterwards, he held an impromptu discussion which reminded me of Dr. Frank Lunz on Fox News with his debate focus groups ... Trevor asked questions that were answered by various participants. Notes were jotted ... story was filed. Check the News Leader on Thursday for the final results.
The older folks also listened and contributed to the give-and-take of the conversation throughout and after the debate.
The Staunton News Leader's reporter Trevor Brown watched the debate with us and took notes throughout of reactions or comments that were made. Afterwards, he held an impromptu discussion which reminded me of Dr. Frank Lunz on Fox News with his debate focus groups ... Trevor asked questions that were answered by various participants. Notes were jotted ... story was filed. Check the News Leader on Thursday for the final results.
Nate is in the Marine Reserve and has been actived to redeploy in November for his second tour of Iraq. He was paying particular attention to the debate and had thoughts about many subjects.
Jan has a son in Iraq on his second tour of duty and a husband in active duty homeside. She was beside herself at times when Barack Obama made comments she absolutely did not agree with.
Kelsey has a brother in Iraq and a dad who has been to Iraq and is still active. She knows the sacrifices of a military family and, though not old enough to vote yet, she has opinions about the candidates in this election.
There were four Mary Baldwin College Republicans listening intently and making comments throughout. One of them had lost her uncle who was killed in Iraq while serving with the National Guard. Five home school graduates were particularly interested in Obama's comments about education and his disagreement with vouchers.
College graduates listened ... one had a biology degree and was familiar with the practice of partial birth abortion, something that came up when Obama talked about Roe vs Wade.
Parents and SWACers had plenty of opinions, too ... all listened and added thoughts. The discussion with the reporter afterwards was particularly interesting.
The debates are finished ... only 21 days remain. Americans must now make their decision on which man will be the best leader for America.
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