The problems I have with that are that the first debate probably had the most viewers as a lot of people just arent that into politics, and a lot of people are making their decision and voting early.
He came across in a not full attack way which likely plays better with the more wishy-washy voters.
He can hit his issues harder later when the debates are more likely to be viewed by those who are more current on policy issues
True, people call him a mean bully and have never even seen him. He looked more personable than smug, condescending Hillary.