Why wouldn't John McCain look at Obama during the debate?

Question

It felt like John McCain was afraid of Obama.

It reminded me of a kid in the principles office that is getting a lecture and he never looks up at the principle just to be mean and show a lack of respect.

John McCain looked mean and resentful.

John McCain reminded me of the way white men looked at my father when i was a kid in North Florida.
That you don't belong here look.

Last night i felt sorry for John McCain.

Speak truth to power.


Mr. News

Answer 1

it's a sign of mental retardation

Answer 2

He did not look at him because it hurts him that a black man is actually more Intelligent than he is and has a strong chance of being president.

If it were Joe Biden on that podium instead of Barack Obama, do you think Johnny Mac would have had a problem looking at him?

Answer 3

Like a child getting caught with their hands in the cookie jar, can't face the Truth or the punishment coming.

Answer 4

Condescension perhaps of the dismissive nature. Perhaps contempt. Maybe being a coward.

Answer 5

Not only did he not look at him, but he kept smiling nervously while Obama was tearing him to shreds. Of course he was afraid.

Answer 6

Maybe he's just too short and needed heels to look him in the eye.

Answer 7

McCain did do better than Obama. Simply because Obama said he agreed with McCain like 8 times!

Answer 8

It is hard to make eye contact when you are lying.

Answer 9

He was being nasty.

rude

dismissive

ultimately a coward

Answer 10

Some psychologists see that as a sign of dominance.

Answer 11

I can barley look at Obama. Can't blame him.