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lurky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-07-08 10:06 PM
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The McCain-Obama Post-Debate "Handshake"
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Looks to me like McCain backs away when Obama offers his hand. Is he going to blame his POW injuries?

I think Obama handled it very smoothly, BTW. Kudos to him for that.

(Around 13 seconds)
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Orrex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-07-08 10:14 PM
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1. And he pats Obama on the back first, to get his attention! WTF?!?
Obama handled it very smoothly, though, shifting immediately to shake Cindy's hand instead.
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rgbecker Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-07-08 10:16 PM
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2. Notice Cindy's hands behind her back. Not so interested in shaking hands tonight, I guess.
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thunderchicken Donating Member (28 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-07-08 10:18 PM
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3. not seeing things
I caught that too. Thought maybe it was one of those "non exchanges" until I realized that McCain exited the arena right after that while Obama stayed to chat and meet the crowd. Maybe he has bladder control problems going and going and GONE
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lurky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-07-08 10:26 PM
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5. Actually, bladder issues are a possibility.
It seems like most men have some kind prostate problems by the time they hit their 70s.
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MissMarple Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-07-08 10:26 PM
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4. Lurky, you guys are fast. Thanks.
McCain acted like a jerk.
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lurky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-07-08 10:28 PM
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6. I had to see it again, so I just kept searching on the y toob.
And yes, McCain just came off as a jerk. Even the commentator in that clip (Blitzer?) acknowledges the "disdain" that McCain holds towards Obama.
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MissMarple Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-07-08 10:41 PM
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7. Sounded to me like Blitzer.
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