McCain doesn't connect, and he looked like a leary uncle fester at times. The smugness shows - Duncan Riley

Neither did. - Mona Nomura

Agree with Mona; No closer to a decision. Both suck... - MVB (Curmudgeon of FF)

McC had more to prove in light of his VP's comments & attacks ... win? lose? - not sure it really mattered - BO looked like he belonged in the discussion ... - Scott Moskowitz from twhirl

Obama didn't lose it I guess. I just went "Meh" after. - Kamath (नमः)

Neither won that debate - and a tie is to Obama's advantage. - Soulhuntre from twhirl

McC was still, O was charismatic. But as far as what they were saying? Both sucked ass. - Mona Nomura

Tom should be running for President. - imabonehead

I'm sorry but the whole debate format = FAIL... 1 minute to deal with theses problems? That's what got everyone into this mess. - Johnny Worthington

A-EFin-MEN JOHN - Mona Nomura

agreed, neither were brilliant, but it was the way each connected that gave Obama the edge. Obama looked stead, calm, and he constantly related it back to viewers. McCain just didn't, at least at the same level. And referring to Obama as "that one" at one stage....not a good look - Duncan Riley

Neither has Clinton's intellect, charisma or connection with the audience but overall Obama seemed more substantive of the two in his answers, especially healthcare - Sally Church

Duncan got it right. The polls will bear this out. - Sean McBride

I don't think it matters who won the debates. The format sucked ass though. - Rodfather

@Sally .. I'm checking my pocket sized constitution. Nope, nothing in there about health care being a right. - Mattb4rd

Obama's plans made a lot more sense, especially in the current circumstances. I only wonder if he has the experience to do what he says he wants to do. That's my only worry. - Jesse Stay

Yeah, I think Obama won again -- though McCain was better prepared than last debate, and looked comfortable on foreign policy. - Chris Baskind

CNN Poll: 54% Obama 30% McCain. Obama won. - Sean McBride

The two key moments in the debate: "that one" and "bomb bomb Iran." - Sean McBride