[hoosiermama]

...”Clinton won the debate last night. And while she was doing it, Trump won the election. He had one thing to accomplish – being less scary – and he did it.”

[Cboldt]

-- ..."Clinton won the debate last night. And while she was doing it, Trump won the election. ..." --

Just so. The question of who won the debate is academic, and not worth investing in. I think Trump won the debate, but I feel no urge to defend my point of view on that count. What matters is the election, and Trump has the momentum and room to "do better" in the interim.