Dick Polman’s Comments Regarding McCain’s Demeanor

Marshall McLuhan, who could argue with him? Established communications scholar in our history who seemed to make a lot of sense when his theories were attributed to McCain’s demeanor during the 3 debates. I have to say that I agree when I hear that it wasn’t his policies, but his demeanor that cost him the debate.

But isn’t that who John McCain is? He’s known as a hothead in the senate who stood up to…well those who went against his proposals in the Senate. That is basically what we saw during the debates. McCain obviously got upset and angry during various times of each debate because of the constant bashing of his policies. I think it segued into the overall character that McCain portrayed even when he wasn’t being put on the spot.

“Senator McCain, who do you plan on having as your Secretary of Treasury?”

“Well, not you, Tom.”

This statement came out of left field from McCain that really hadn’t related to any prior comments between the debate host and John McCain. But I think it was a reflection of how McCain was feeling throughout the debate: Frustration, frustration, and more frustration. It inhibited McCain to the point where he could not get his ideas across properly or effectively.

And Barack Obama stared on with a determined look as if he knew exactly what he was doing and his plan was working.

Source Link to Professor Woll’s Post Containing Comments: http://awoll.wordpress.com/2008/10/20/hot-personalities-mccain-vs-obama/#more-75

~ by rgbryan on October 20, 2008.