What's wrong with agreeing with people?

Obama said McCain is "right" nine times

The Republicans have been glowing about the fact that Obama repeatedly acknowledged that McCain is right about certain points during last night's debate. Great fodder for people who thrive on talking points and don't believe in the concept of context. Just another distraction from the truth of the matter. On a quick glance, the two candidates are spouting some of the same basic concepts, which is what Obama was pointing out. However, what Obama was really doing was digging deeper into those issues than McCain does. McCain's right about needing to cut spending...it's a pretty good idea, no matter who says it. But what is being left out in postings like the one linked above are the specifics about how McCain is going to do it. People need to focus less on the fact that Obama agrees with McCain on some issues, and more on the ways they differ.