Obama viewed as stronger leader than McCain (post debate).

[mzmolly]

Obama was widely considered more intelligent, likable and in touch with peoples' problems, and by modest margins was seen as the stronger leader and more sincere. Most said it was McCain who spent more time attacking his opponent.

About six in 10 said each did a better job than expected. Seven in 10 said each seemed capable of being president.

In a CBS News poll of people not committed to a candidate, 39 percent said Obama won the debate, 24 percent said McCain and 37 percent called it a tie. Twice as many said Obama understands their needs than said so about McCain.

Seventy-eight percent said McCain is prepared to be president, about the same proportion of uncommitted voters as said so before the debate. Sixty percent said Obama is ready — a lower score than McCain, but a solid 16-percentage-point improvement from before the debate.

In another Obama advantage in the CBS poll, far more said their image of him had improved as a result of the debate than said it had worsened. More also said their view of McCain had gotten better rather than worse, but by a modest margin.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080927/ap_on_el_pr/presidential_debate_polls">YAHOO AP

I think this is very good news. :toast:

[sakabatou]

1. And the pendulum swings to the left

[mzmolly]

3. It seems any advantage McCain had coming into this debate has been erased?

It also appears that Obama is doing better (poll wise) in every regard? He's connecting with voters while demonstrating leadership, intelligence and strength. He's the package deal. It's wonderful that people can see that we Dems have the better leader, this time around.

[Clovis Sangrail]

2. very much so

My judgment about the american public's reaction was far different, and I'm glad I was wrong.

maybe it's because I live in the south now... the McCain we saw last night played very well around here.

[mzmolly]

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[mzmolly]

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[mzmolly]

6. Bush won in 04 partly because he was viewed as a "strong leader."

;)