Deficit

Individuals living beyond their means? This again?

I like Mac's connection of the deficit to the oil crisis. Good thing no on has noticed the barrel price is at $72.

Mac, overall is looking aggressive and passionate, but not angry. Obama is definitely on the defensive.

Obama is excusing earmarks - am I the only one hearing this?

The audience ON LONG ISLAND just applauded for Mac's line about running against Bush. The link with Bloomberg on the spending freeze was key-- he's popular locally (they're letting him take a third term!) Not like NY is in play, but shows he knows his shit.

Good challenge at the end to stand up to Dems.