[retrokitten]

I don’t get it either. I thought Cook was so much better.

[andy58-in-nh]

I've been pulling for David Cook since I first heard him in this competition. He is a powerful singer with an enormous stylistic range, terrific stage presence, and a whole lot of soul. The songs he performed tonight did not entirely capture his essence as a performer (although, in spite of what Simon Cowell said, I thought the last one came close).

The problem for him is that he was up against a young man, Mr. Archuletta, whose voice has a stunning purity and emotional depth that belies his years. His technical command tonight was also better than on any other night I have seen him and for those reasons, I think he will win.