Mission Accomplished…well…it was a tie, I think one can say that.
But a tie is a moral win for Obama, who really started that debate as underdog… I don't think McCain can gain any ground in the polls, that was not good enough… not at all!

Give Obama his credit he won, if you won't tell it the american people will in the polls

McCain looks and sounds like an old, grumpy, know it all, and out of it grandpa. He does not look like president….

McCain was weak,no straight answers,too much rambling and used old war stories when he had no good thoughts.

Yeah, McCain also stated he would consider doing a "direct freeze on all spending except military and veterans". What a stupid comment and something that would completely kill the economy, not help it.

Lets not also pretend like we didn't see the obvious in the disrespect McCain displayed during the debate toward Obama. That's not the tone or attitude a leader of this country can display during a debate or discussion. He can not act that way with foreign leaders or groups (inside or outside of this diverse country) that he may not understand or appreciate.

I agree … it was very average … did not stand up to the hype.

My mom is 76 and just called me and said after the debate she thinks McCain acts too old and talks down to Obama and the U.S. She and I agree that McCain talks too much about his past and isn't ready for 2008. He also acts like a buffoon with his sarcasm and smirking rather than a world leader.

boring.

I think Obama slightly edged McCain and he did look more presidential than did McCain.

I did not want anything new. I wanted to see who was more presidential. McCain did nothing but make me want to run away from him -far, far away. Obama I trust.

I wasn't so much interested in what they were saying. I was more interested in watching body language, etc. Obama would look as McCain when he was talking but when McCain was talking, he would only look at the moderator. Is he afraid to look at Obama because he's afraid his temper will rise? Also, did anyone notice how much McCain blinked when he was talking. Pretty much says it all. Neither of them strayed far from their stump speeches.

CNN: I've posted a comment on each of the tickers, but never get past waiting for moderation. What gives? Are not each of us allowed to say what we think?

Yes he McCain uses that expression as Lee Atwater told Bush to use that… expression…

The weirdest moment was when McCain tried to link Obama with Bush.

Crowley? Are you serious? Were you paying attention ANY?
Sen Obama won this debate hands down!

I find McCain did nothin but talk about war and fighting. No diplomacy no desire to work with other countries. I think McCain sees the world in a scary way. I do not want him as Commander and Chief.

my opinion of mccain is that he was using the tone of his voice to evoke fear and other than his lies nothing new from mccain

I think your right Candy, this looks like a tie

Candy, are you kidding me? Were we watching the same debate? Obama laid out a plan - he gave specifics about our role in the world, the economy, the war, restoring the US image across the globe…McCain gave us NOTHING! He kept saying "I have a plan to…" but never finished it. Why? Because his plan is to keep us on the same "bridge to nowhere" that Bush has been traveling for eight years. I hope America saw tonight that a real President is for change - the change so desperately needed in America - and that voice of change is Barack Obama.

voting to go to war is a choice not a policy. a lot of people have demonstrated against the war. he is saying that it was a bad idea in the first place and showing voters that McCain supported going in to war.

Yes! Thats what I have been talking about.McCain sounded very condesending …demeaning….deragatory.He sounds like a know it all.
Very annoying.I am independent and I am leaning Obama

Thank you Candy!!! nothing new! But it certainly could not have been said anymore that Obama didn't know what he was talking about! Sen. McCain should be more respectful. But he wants to use Scare tactics.

Obama did a awesome job and the performance was not equal.

McCain clearly showed he is acting more Presidential than Obama who doesnt even appear to take his job seriously.

Not too many surprises here. Looks like McCain came out a bit ahead of Obama (I actually expected Obama to score a few more points since he's taken a few days to prepare to this and is fairly charismatic); but McCain's experience and stance on the issues let him prevail.

I thought Mccain was very disrespectful to Obama all night. That is NOT what we need!

McCain claimed victory 6 hours before the debate even started!

If you like your politicians to be dirty and really aggressive (whether their comments are truthful or not), then you would have liked McCain. If you like your politicians to be intelligent and respectful and speak clearly, then you would have liked Obama.

Obama has the ability to learn whatever he doesn't yet know about foreign policy - he is so bright and well educated.

Yeah I agree. Nothing new.

Iraq,Iraq, Iraq, Iraq ,,,,,oh my god !!!! Iraq will bankrupt U.S

Agreed Candy.

Did anyone notice that throughout the night…. Sen. John McCain has avoided looking Sen. Obama in the eye. What does that signify? Also he barely agrees with Sen. Obama on any issues in order to express his bipartisan leadership.

Nonsense… did you actually watch this or watch the graph or see how McCain couldn't even bear to look at Obama.
Obama knock-out.

Were you watching the dials on your screen. Look at how McCain turned of independents. I cannot believe how poorly he seemed to score. Unless your network chose "independent" people poorly, McCain did horribly.

Body language did all the talking tonight. Obama appeared poised and in control, even presidential. McCain looked uncomfortable and contentious.

I agree. Nothing too new, but both were equally matched. However Obama performed better than the media predicted he would.

I think McCain put to rest the stories that he can not handle the economy, and he is strong on foriegn policy..I thik Obama did better, Hillary taught him a few things…but McCain won by a hair.

McCain was very condensing tonight. His unwillingness to talk TO Obama was rude. Also, where was McCain's flag pin?

I agree, Candy. Nothing special.

Obama did a great job and stood up to McCain but at the same time was very presidential. McCain was seething.

I agree. I had hoped for a few more jabs and excitement. However, McCain did not do an outstanding job on defense, something he should be strong on. Obama held his own.

I think that McCain is not breaking new ground but Obama did a great job explaining a more concise position

McCain hammered Barack with experience and it was clear that Obama doesn't get it.