**MY OPINION ON THE WINNER **

[President Decider]

Truth be told ...

NO clear winner tonight.

Both candidates pretty much pandered to their respective bases.

This could be looked upon somewhat as a loss for McCain considering this particular issue (Foreign Relstions) was touted as his strong suit.

[Eric J in MN]

1. They both did fine.

Which works out well for Obama, since he had a slight lead in the polls before the debate.

[Blondiegrrl]

2. I agree. This was Obama's toughest debate, considering the subject matter.

He did pretty damned good.

[President Decider]

4. Obama showing he can hang in the foreign relations arena is a nice win in the bigger picture

Obama will only go up in the next 2 debates where he has the upper hand.

[Obamarulz11]

3. My Grades

McCain Obama

Delivery B- B+
Content Knowledge B- A-
Presentation F A+

McCain couldnt look obama in his eyes
McCain got the president of Iran wrong, his facts on Pakistan, and Russia
McCain played follow the leader during the first 30 minutes of the debate
McCain lost his cool.

Thats why i gave him a F on presentation.

[vanderBeth]

5. Bases aside, with Independents, Obama won on likability.