They fit the narrative that he's always been a complete, unmitigated failure, an empty suit, an empty chair. And that's just how those on the right and independents saw it.
For those on the left, his performance revealed him to no longer possess god-like qualities. The myth of Obama's powers of persuasion, eloquence, intelligence and cool was shattered into a thousand pieces.
That would be the new prevailing narrative, dear Robin.
It’s weird to me that anyone could write as if no “narrative” fits Obama lying or being a bad speaker, while apparently there is one out there to cover Romney winning the debate but not really. Not that it surprises me that an Obama cheerleaders could want us to think that, but because they would argue it so blatantly and inartfully.
When they talk about “narrative,” obviously, they mean MSM narratives. Which is simply what they all tell eachother. Naturally they’d come up with all banner of stories to explain away anything good Romney does or happens to Romney. Certainly they don’t tell stories to eachother about his Obama has no clothes and isn’t a great campaigner. Firstly because they can’t stomach him losing or admit they were wrong in 08.
I get all that. But don’t come out and tell us. At least play the “old news” game: Romney winning was last week; let’s move on. Don’t talk about “narratives” which only matter to you and your friends.