October 7, 2008
Posted: 11:00 PM ET
CNN analysts and contributors weigh in.
(CNN) — The final tally is in. During the debate, six CNN analysts and contributors scored in real time the performances by both presidential candidates. Watch: Candidate differ on diplomacy The number next to the pluses suggests the candidate made a “good point” while the figures next to the minuses indicate “missed opportunities.” For example, in the end, Republican strategist Alex Castellanos gave the debate to Obama with 32 pluses and 4 negatives as opposed to McCain’s 28 pluses and 13 negatives. Watch: 'Talk softly, carry a big stick,' McCain says The other five contributors and analysts included Democratic strategist Paul Begala, Sr. Political Analysts Gloria Borger and David Gergen, Chief National Correspondent John King, and Senior Analyst Jeff Toobin. Filed under: Barack Obama John McCain Presidential Debate
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