In this blog, written by Ann Coulter, talks about the most
recent presidential debate. The author touches
on a very logical aspect of the current election.

The audience for this blog could be any
American citizen or person living in this
country. That is due to the fact that the subject
hits home to almost every person about their
daily expenses.

Ann makes the argument that since Obama has
been president that almost everything you
have has become worthless while everything you
need to continue living has increased cost
wise. She goes on to explain that, for example,
the price is gas has increased. In 2008 when
Obama took office gas was around $1.80 and
currently is nearing $4.00 at the end of
his term. She states Obama's response was
that the economy was in the toilet when
he became president. Ann also goes on to
state, for instance in which he says he is for
something but has yet to show actions that back
that. She uses the following quote from President
Obama to back her argument,

"I'm all for pipelines. I'm all for oil
production."

Her question to that is, how is that true
when he vetoed the Keystone pipeline?

The overall article is because of a question
asked by Michael Jones, at the recent debate,

"Mr. President, I voted for you in 2008.
What have you done or accomplished to earn
my vote in 2012? I'm not that optimistic, as
I was in 2008. Most things I need for everyday
living are very expensive"

I agree with this blog, it touches home to
every American, the increase on products, food,
gas means that is more money out of our
pockets for necessities, whereas for most
people as prices increase, our paychecks do not.
I work full time, my pay does not fluctuate
with the economy, when gas prices increase, my
pay does not, which means that money has to be
taken from somewhere else. While the younger
generations may not care if Bin Laden is dead
or alive, they are more likely to care if gas
prices or cost of food increases because they
see the money literally come and go on a daily
basis. I just feel like if you are going to
say you stand for something, prove it. Actions
speak louder than words, Mr. President and I
am pretty sure Ann Coulter would agree with
that statement after reading and interpreting
her blog.

Rising to the Occasion

When reading commentary about the most recent debate
on Washington Post website, written by Michael Gerson,
I can't help but nod in agreement. This article, geared
toward an audience of Romney supporters reminds them
just why they are voting for the presidential candidate.

Although this is an opinionated article, I would say
even Obama supporters cannot deny some of the points
stated about the debate. It is true when he says,

"But his performance will be remembered, studied and
mocked for its body language. He looked down.
He looked away. It was the surrender of the averted
gaze."

In any debate you get a sense of what the person is
thinking, how they are feeling, and one of those places
that portrays that is the face. We all know, debate or
not that facial expressions are strong messages about
someones attitude, feeling, and belief about the
discussion or situation. This held true when Gerson refers to the
President looking down, looking away, at that point
it seemed like he wanted out. He most likely hasn't
debated since the last election and it showed, he was
completely disconnected from this debate. Romney may
not be the best as President, and probably is not the
best option for a Republican candidate but he
came on strong, prepared with facts and ready to debate.
I agree with most of Gerson's closing statement as well, which
sums up that debate.

"The best news for Romney is this: He rose to the most
difficult moment. When the need was greatest, and the
stage was largest, he was exceptional."

I have read numerous articles about comments Romney has
said which may not be the brightest but this night,
he brought clarity and factual information with him and
was able to rise to the occasion.

While scanning CNN website, I came across the article written by Ruben Nararratte, asking if the current Presidential nominee Mitt Romney would be better off a Latino than a white male. I couldn't help but wonder how this question even came about which encouraged me to read on. Mitt Romney speaking to a group of people in Boca Raton, Florida stating that if he were of Latino descent that he feels his chance is being elected would be a lot easier. Yes, I think the comment is absurd, if I were in his shoes and felt that way, the last thing I would be doing is announcing it to a crowd of supporters knowing full well that, that comment would be torn apart and not forgotten by many. However this article also brings to my attention just how much of the election process seems more and more to  be about pointing fingers than really helping out this country. We are not a perfect country and there are bigger issues to be solved than whether someone is better off a Latino or not.