McCain won, hands down.
Rudy on DNBC now, giving Brian Williams crazy.
Welcome to the national championship title chase!
Obama came on succint, forceful, and on message on the bailout issue, while McCain was sluggish and vague. McCain was hampered by a need to remain bipartisan, given his theme, and the ongoing development of a bill.
Obama: Two well-orchestrated drives, McCain on his heels: 14-0 Obama at halftime.
As the debate turned to foreign policy, McCain pounded home his message using the reliable running game, and ultimately crammed it down Obama's throat, dictating the nature of hte contest. Obama made it respectable, however. Well-fought contest. Final score McCain 28, Obama 21.