That being said his substance was lacking. Much of the first round sounded more like campaign rhetoric than answering the question posed. McCain came closer to giving real answers especially to the very real question of how we're going to be able to afford the bailout. (not by raising taxes, but by cutting the taxes on business, keeping jobs here at home, and creating 700,000 new jobs in the energy sectors). 0bama didn't seem to have an overall strategy, just campaign rhetoric and blame gaming.
On the ME it seemed to me that 0bama might be more willing to jump to using force with Pakistan than McCain. I thought that was actually more telling, although most may have missed that little slip in position.
What will the American people think? Initially I think they will appear close in this debate due to 0bama rhetoric. By Monday though I think Americans will have evaluated and reevaluated especially since most have/are learning to look closer at rhetoric.
Here is the video of Obama saying he would attack Pakistan with or without the approval of NATO. In the debate he says that he NEVER SAID THIS. NO NEWS SOURCE HAS CALLED HIM ON THIS!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw2XTC1V4fk&feature=related
Thank you Bear. I thought I heard that too.