More Commentary: From Sophia Nelson and the Ralph Nader Team!

If you missed it, be sure to check out commentary from Dick Morris and Public Agenda.  This morning, Sophia Nelson has once again released her commentary using the VoterWatch media player.  While she didn’t see the debate as a knock-out, she posits a win for McCain.  Agree?  Disagree?  Watch her commentary and be sure to leave comments.  Click below to see it:

Also, the Ralph Nader for President team infuses some much-needed relief from the two-party system!  Click below to see what the team has to say about McCain and Obama during this week’s debate:

Public Agenda Releases Debate Commentary and Launches Interactive “Debates 2008” Page

By Billy Hallowell, VoterWatch Staff

Earlier today, we released Dick Morris’ commentary on this week’s presidential debate.  Now, we’re excited to release the second round of perspective from one of America’s most trusted research and civic engagement organizations—Public Agenda.

Public Agenda can always be relied on to present a fair and balanced look at the issues, which is why VoterWatch is honored to have the organization on board for our Presidential Debates Project.  Today, Scott Bittle (Executive Vice-President of Public Agenda) released commentary on the second presidential debate. Bittle had this to say about this the town hall-style forum:

Despite the criticism of the town hall format, in many ways the second presidential debate was more substantive than the first session, and dramatically more so than the vice presidential debate last week. (I mean the real one, not the SNL version).  Political junkies often say the town hall debate just regurgitates old news, but for many voters who haven’t been paying attention and are just starting to think about the candidates, that’s useful information. (Even more useful, if we may be so bold, is our Voter’s Survival Kit, which points out many of the facts that the candidates skated over in the debate.)

In addition to insightful editorial and video commentary (using the VoterWatch media player, of course), Public Agenda also released a more general page devoted to the presidential debates.  This interactive hub provides information on each debate, video commentary using the VoterWatch media player, links to debate transcripts, information on and links to Public Agenda’s insanely useful Voter Survival Kit (non-partisan election guides on a variety of subjects) and much more.  Be sure to check out Public Agenda’s “Debates 2008” page. You can also click below to watch Bittle’s commentary on the second presidential debate:

Dick Morris Weighs in on the Second Presidential Debate

For each of the debates, Dick Morris has been providing commentary using the VoterWatch media player.  Today, we’re happy to report the official release of his thoughts and perspectives on Tuesday’s debate.  With the town hall setting in mind, Morris offers some intriguing commentary on both McCain and Obama.  As always, Morris’ perspective is more than interesting.  Be sure to visit DickMorris.com and click below to view his commentary:

VoteGopher Releases VP Commentary!

While the highly-anticipated second presidential debate will occur tonight, VoterWatch still has commentary to share with you from last week’s vice-presidential debate.  Yesterday, VoteGopher completed commentary using the VoterWatch media player.  Click below to see information and fact checks on: the environment, climate change, gay rights, Pakistan and Iran.  Stay tuned over the next few days for more debate commentary and be sure to check out the VoterWatch media player:

Sophia Nelson’s Commentary on the VP Debate Released

We’re honored to release Sophia Nelson’s commentary on the VP debate.  Please click below to check it out:

Dick Morris’ Commentary on Last Night’s VP Debate Released

We’ve seen a number of Dick Morris fans on the Presidential Debates Project web site these past few days, so we’re honored and excited to have his commentary lead the charge in VoterWatch’s coverage.  Using the VoterWatch media player, Morris provides insightful commentary on a very important politcal debate.  After watching, feel free to voice your opinions in the comments section!

Stay tuned for more commentary throughout the weekend and early next week!

Public Agenda and Political Strategist Sophia Nelson Release Commentary on Friday’s Debate!

By Billy Hallowell

Be sure to check out VoterWatch’s Presidential Debates Project at http://www.bloggingthedebates.com

If you’ve been missing our regular releases, Dick Morris, Brett Winterble of CovertRadio, the Bob Barr for President team and the Ralph Nader for President team have already posted their commentary.  And now, we have some highly anticipated pieces from Public Agenda and Sophia Nelson!

Public Agenda put together an extremely informative package.  In addition to checking out what one of America’s most respected organizations has to say about last week’s debate, be sure to check out Public Agenda’s non-partisan “Voter’s Survival Kit” - a one-stop-shop for non-partisan perspective on some of America’s most pressing issues. Click the image below to launch Public Agenda’s commentary, which presents their non-partisan perspective on the candidates’ words and presentation during Friday’s debate:

Also released today were Sophia Nelson’s thoughts about Friday’s debate between Sen. McCain and Sen. Obama.  Her insightful commentary can be found below:

Stay tuned as VoterWatch creates landing pages for each of our commentators.  Then, you’ll have direct access to their most recent debate commentary as well as a logged copies of past debates.  Interested in getting involved in the Presidential Debates Project? Contact us at info@voterwatch.org.

The Ralph Nader Campaign Releases Commentary in the VoterWatch Media Player

By Billy Hallowell

Be sure to also check our Presidential Debates Project out at http://www.bloggingthedebates.com

Over the past week, we’ve been talking about the wide range of commentators who have partnered with VoterWatch for the 2008 Presidential Debates Project.  Already, we’ve posted commentary in the VoterWatch media player from Dick Morris, Brett Winterble of CovertRadio and the Bob Barr for President team.  Now, we are ready to release official commentary from the Ralph Nader/Matt Gonzalez campaign. 

Aside from providing us with commentary, the Nader team offered up some editorial thoughts about Friday’s debate.  When it comes to analyzing McCain and Obama, Nader encouraged individuals to focus more on "what won" rather than "who won."  This is an intriguing take when it comes to the partisan divide that often centers upon the politicians themselves, rather than the issues that are and are not discussed during presidential debates.  Here are Nader’s words:

Always ask after you watch a debate, not who won, but what lost and what won.

Militarism won. 
Boondoggle star wars won. 
Corruption won. 
Corporate crime won. 
Bailouts for Wall Street won. 
Nuclear power won. 
Aggressive NATO won. 
What Lost? 
Peace advocates lost. 
Consumers lost. 
Workers lost. 
Solar energy really lost.

These two candidates are really afraid of challenging corporate power. 
It’s our job to make them more afraid of the people than big business.

Now, let’s explore interactive commentary from Toby Nelson of the Nader/Gonzalez team:

 

Brett Winterble of CovertRadio and the Bob Barr for President Team Release Commentary

By Billy Hallowell

Be sure to also check our Presidential Debates Project out at http://www.bloggingthedebates.com

Below, please click to see Brett Winterble’s commentary from CovertRadio.  Winterble is an expert who inserts extremely useful ideas and interesting perspectives into video of the debate.  Be sure to check it out and also surf on over the CovertRadio web site.  Here is the commentary:

Tired of the two party system?  Then get ready for some commentary from the Bob Barr for President team.  Click below to see what Jason Pye from the Bob Barr team has to say about McCain and Obama’s statements during Friday’s debate. Here’s the commentary:

Also, be sure to check out the campaign’s interactive web site.  Stay tuned for more expert commentary coming later today and early Monday morning!

Dick Morris’ Comments on Friday Night’s Debate

By Billy Hallowell

Be sure to also check our Presidential Debates Project out at http://www.bloggingthedebates.com

Dick Morris has prepared his comments on last night’s presidential debate.  Click below to view them in VoterWatch’s interactive media player! We’re excited to release this first commentary.  Keep coming back throughout the weekend and on Monday to see the remaining commentaries (Cynthia McKinney, Sophia Nelson, the Bob Barr Team, the Ralph Nader team and many others).  Also, feel free to comment, interact and react!  Be sure to check out Dick Morris’ blog!