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What is the top issue that needs to be addressed by the presidential candidates in their second debate?

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Results with 991 short comments
Total of 69,239 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

83.5%
The economic crisis
57,819 votes
2.5%
The war in Iraq
1,762 votes
0.5%
The war in Afghanistan
374 votes
10.2%
Their qualifications to lead the country
7,033 votes
0.8%
The terror threat
542 votes
2.5%
None of the above
1,709 votes
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The economic crisis

At this point and time people need to know what are their plans to pull our country out of this economic slump.

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  • 14 votes
#1
 - GlamGirl
 - 9:13 am EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
The economic crisis

During this time of economic instability, millions of Americans will be looking to you for real answers on how to safeguard their home and

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  • 9 votes
#2
 - James Everitt
 - 9:18 am EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
The economic crisis

If we don't rebuild a strong economy we are going to be "owned" by China.

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  • 7 votes
#3
 - ArEsDee
 - 9:19 am EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
Their qualifications to lead the country

this will come and past.the other issues takes a more complete president.which is obama he,s knowledgable and well informed.he,s the winner

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  • 2 votes
#4
 - earlpearl
 - 9:24 am EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
The economic crisis

Econimics, economics, economics.

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  • 2 votes
#5
 - Johanna-495357
 - 9:28 am EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
Their qualifications to lead the country

And Obama should lay out the case that McCain is NOT qualified... It has become obvious that McCain is not our guy. He is close minded

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  • 5 votes
#6
 - skijimp
 - 9:31 am EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
The economic crisis

The recent market meltdown has me wondering what's the impact on social security solvency now that we all must delay retirement?

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  • 5 votes
#7
 - k48103
 - 9:40 am EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
The economic crisis

THE ECONOMY, I THINK SENATOR OBAMA HAS SHOWED HE IS KNOWLEDGEABLE IN FOREIGN POLICY, SENATOR MCCAIN HAS NOT SHOWED ANY KNOWLEDGE IN THE ECO

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  • 6 votes
#8
 - CBROWDEREL
 - 9:40 am EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
The economic crisis

We need someone with smarts and honestly to pull us out of this mess that Bush is leaving, I think Obama is that man...

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  • 8 votes
#9
 - crystalwolf
 - 9:41 am EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
The economic crisis

McCain wants to "turn the page" on the economic cruis? Guess it's not that important to a guy with 8 houses and 13 cars...

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  • 5 votes
#10
 - Galen-401338
 - 9:41 am EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
The economic crisis

And to AVOID this negativeness, it's cancerous to both campaigns.

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  • 1 vote
#11
 - Linda-495946
 - 9:42 am EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
The economic crisis

"It's the economy, stupid!"

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  • 3 votes
#12
 - Will-601350
 - 9:46 am EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
The economic crisis

Economy, economy, economy

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    #13
     - Debbie-525743
     - 9:52 am EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
    None of the above

    I want to see more on healthcare issues and regulation. The economic crisis should be saved for the last debate.

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    • 2 votes
    #14
     - farmerswife
     - 9:53 am EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
    The economic crisis

    It's the economy stupid!!!

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      #15
       - Iltakit2
       - 9:54 am EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
      The economic crisis

      Obama has McCain hasn't. McCain will go neg. Its not about us it's about him.

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      • 5 votes
      #16
       - MZ-546280
       - 9:54 am EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
      The economic crisis

      It's the economy stupid! I need milk in my fridge! I can't pay rent! the economy stupid!

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        #17
         - TonyJenkins
         - 9:55 am EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
        None of the above

        all of the above

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        • 1 vote
        #18
         - doug whitehead
         - 9:56 am EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
        The economic crisis

        Can solve the economic crisis then there is no country to protect any way.

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        • 1 vote
        #19
         - Duke-499405
         - 9:56 am EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
        None of the above

        Lets hear about health care and environment...the economy will fix itself, but we can't ignore the health of ourselves or the world!

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        • 2 votes
        #20
         - M Sparks
         - 9:56 am EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
        The economic crisis

        Unemployment is looming for millions of working people and the economy is the #1 issue now

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        • 6 votes
        #21
         - Penny-470143
         - 9:56 am EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
        The economic crisis

        The economy affects all of us. It is urgent and imperative and no amount of postering will solve it. John McCain doesn't have a clue.

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          #22
           - BlueDay
           - 9:57 am EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
          The economic crisis

          This crisis is still in the minds of many Americans. We live this mess that the government made every day we want to know who will fix it.

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          • 2 votes
          #23
           - jessimccormick
           - 9:57 am EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
          The economic crisis

          If they start mud slinging, they can forgot about this independent vote in PA.

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          • 1 vote
          #24
           - MaraM
           - 10:00 am EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
          The economic crisis

          McCain needs to go back and review his words about leaving nastiness out and focus of the work needed now for the economy!

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          • 3 votes
          #25
           - Lynda Walker
           - 10:00 am EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008