Archive for October 8th, 2008
McCain Chasing ‘That One’
“That one,” Barack Obama. He’s really a thorn in John McCain’s side isn’t he?
Perhaps McCain’s worse moment during last night’s second presidential debate was when he referred to Obama as “that one.” McCain pointed at Obama. But couldn’t bring himself to direct his eyes at the younger Democrat.
McCain made the comment in answer to a question about energy.
“It was an energy bill on the floor of the Senate loaded down with goodies, billions for the oil companies, and it was sponsored by Bush and Cheney,” McCain said.
“You know who voted for it? You might never know. That one. You know who voted against it? Me.”
“That one.” Not “Senator Obama.” Not “my opponent.” “That one.”
Was McCain being dismissive of Obama because of his age or relative lack of experience? Both are legitimate campaign issues of course. But demeaning a man who may very well be the next president of the United States by referring to him as “that one” during a debate is poor form.
