Last night I witnessed the first Presidential debate. I got to stay up all night just to watch it, my mom wanted me to take notes, so I did. The nominees were Mitt Romney and Barack Obama. The debates went from 9:05 to 10:35, so about an hour and a half long. I really enjoyed the debates because it let me see history in action. I don't really understand everything they were talking about, but this is just about how I saw it.
The debates were about repealing Obamacare, cutting taxes, other crises in America. One of the first issues that they talked about was the Social Security System. Obama said that social security doesn't need to be helped and that it is fine as it is. Mitt Romney said that wasn't correct, it does need help. Mitt Romney suggested his plan to use vouchers. Romney also said that he wants the elderly to make their own choices on Medicare. And he also said that some regulations are needed because a free country does need some rules.
Obama said that the bankers made the economy crash until he stepped foot on that ground. He was saying that the choices he made helped the country to not fall apart. Romney did not agree with that. Romney says we can't be giving banks blank checks. And other businesses like car makers.
Romney wants to repeal Obamacare because it is more expensive and it has torn down jobs. Obama was defending it saying it was a good law and it was creating more jobs than it took away. Romney said that a lot of Americans don't like Obamacare. He said that in my state, everyone got together and worked on these types of things together. And that is what we need to do in America. Obama asked "how can we reduce care?" Romney said that we can keep the good parts, get rid of the rest, but what we really need is to get the cost down and make this more affordable for all Americans. Obama says insurers need to take everyone. Romney said there needs to be a better plan.
Obama said that the middle class families are in trouble. Romney agreed with that. And Romney said he has a plan to help all Americans, not just the rich, not just the poor, but all Americans. Romney said he loves grade schools. They have great teachers. He supports pursuing good education. Romney wants disabled kids parents to be able to choose what school they want them to go to. He supports pursuing happiness and the pursuing of dreams. I liked that he quoted the Declaration of Independence. And I think that is cool.
Obama says that college students are looking for jobs that are looking for them. Romney said that he knows how jobs are created and that he will work on creating many new jobs as President. Romney said that when he was governor, he cut down taxes. He also said that he's here because all of America is hurting, and the middle class. But Obama said that America is good how it is. Romney said that we've been going on the wrong side of the road, and if he's elected he'll try to change the direction of our country and that there'll be no more Obamacare.
That was excellent Xav! We are very proud of you! You will make a great politian some day or maybe even president. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great summary of the debate! Well done in identifying how the two candidates both are committed to the well being of our great country, but see things quite differently on how we go about fixing some of our problems. Keep up the great work! Listening, Thinking, and Writing - a fabulous path to making an impact in the lives of many.
ReplyDeleteI am very impressed with the scope of your debate summary. Keep up the good work. I know that you were taking notes last night on the second Presidential debate because I was on the same chat as your mom. I am looking forward to hearing the perspective of a young person about this debate. Too often we forget that young people like you are seeing, hearing and watching what is going on. I am so glad that you are engaged in the political process and look forward to hearing more from you as the election gets closer.
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