so far tonight

[JohnR]

I was impressed the Obama didn't bumble (much). I though they both spoke well and over all it was a decent, if mildly boring debate.

I almost crapped myself when Obama seemed to indicate he would go harder after Pakistan in what seemed a more confrontational way. Because, err, that's pretty dumb on too many levels to count.

[spence]

I agree it was pretty tame, and even overall...

McCain certainly didn't look confident at times, and he had many non sequitor 'ish statements. But he did get some jabs in to rally the party.

Obama's biggest compliment has to be that he was thoughtful and articulate, when his detractors have said that he can't speak without a telepromptor. He also followed up with some good specifics to back up his points.

Considering this should be McCain's strongest subject, I'd like to give the edge to Obama, but considering he didn't score a knock out blow it may just be a wash.

-spence

[TheSpecialist]

Obama is too much like Cadillac Deval to be getting my vote...