Ali vs. Frazier, Robinson vs. La
Motta, Saddler vs. Pep; these names are forever connected in boxing history as
some of the sport’s greatest rivalries. I remember all of the Frazier-Ali
fights vividly as probably the best heavy-weight fights of all time; each
fighter brought out the best of their opponents. I have watched films of Ray
Robinson and Jake La Motta, and the same statement applies to them; Sandy
Saddler and Willie Pep are legendary and films of their ring action are
certainly proof of that. Well matched fighters always yearn for re-matches.
On Wednesday, October 3rd, we
will be watching the first Presidential Debate of the 2012 Election. In Denver,
Colorado at the University of Denver, Barack Hussein Obama and Mitt Romney will
“square off” in the “ring of debate”. At 9:00 P.M. EST, the political arena
will be center stage in America, as the “contender”, Mitt Romney, will stand
“toe to toe” with the current “champion of politics”, Barack Hussein Obama, in
a much anticipated face-off.
This first debate is crucial to both
men, as the winner will establish credibility with the American people, and the
loser could be damaged for the remainder of the campaign. This is the first of
three encounters that are scheduled; the other two are at Hofstra University in
Hempstead, New York and Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida, respectively.
The real burden of these debates will
rest on Barack Obama, as he must defend his last 46 months in office; all of
his policies and all of his decisions. Mitt Romney will be trying to deliver
“body blows” to Obama with facts about the impact Mr. Obama’s policies have had
on America since he took the reins of power in January of 2009. This can be an
advantage to Mr. Romney, as he can quote all the facts and figures of the last
several months, from unemployment to the National Debt, and these numbers can
deal some real damage to Mr. Obama. Mr.
Obama can try to deflect those blows by calling on the condition of the nation
when he took office, but I don’t believe most Americans want to hear the “blame
Bush” mantra he has been using since his first day as President. Mr. Romney
would be wise to bring up the name of George Bush early and take the “wind out
of the sails” of his opponent. This first debate is supposed to be about
domestic policies; this must include unemployment, debt and illegal immigration
issues; Romney must connect our current situations to Obama to disperse the
strategy of blaming the former administration. If Romney is successful in
putting the responsibility for America’s domestic failures on Obama, he will
deliver a strong blow to Obama. Barack Obama doesn’t do well without a
teleprompter or speaking under pressure. Obama has a tendency to stammer and
take long pauses when he can’t respond well; this will transmit to the
television cameras poorly for Mr. Obama.
I believe this first debate can expose
Mr. Obama as more of a politician than a President to the American people.
Romney will only have one chance to establish strength and that can only be
exhibited through a confident demeanor and factual presentation of Obama’s
failure in the Oval Office.
I am hoping for a lively event on
Wednesday, an event that will cry for a rematch. The question is: Will it be
“Ali-Frazier or Ali-Spinks”?
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