[Miss Didi]

I think McCain sounded the most upbeat and dazzling. Obama looked skinny and dull. Mrs. C. was her usual phony self. McCain wins in my book.

[retrokitten]

I agree. He was the most conversational and natural.

[silent_jonny]

McCain wins in my book.

Mine too. He was better than I expected. The audience actually laughed at his jokes.

Obama's schtick, I think, is wearing thin. There were a few cheers from the audience when he appeared, but nothing remotely close to the noise generated by the Monchichi or David Cook fans.

And fly-over country, which makes up the largest chunk of Idol's audience, probably didn't appreciate seeing him (or Hillary) either.