I'm relaxed; I've seen 20-plus Obama debates and this is the sharpest he has ever been

[BeyondGeography]

By far.

Keep it going, Barack.

[sunnybrook]

1. Agreed and that is amazing

considering the last couple of days screwing up his prep time! He has the truth on his side!

[babylonsister]

2. The differences are stark. McCain was reduced to his stump

speech, does NOT want to engage, keeps bringing up earmarks, and sounds patently inept. IMO. :)

[Top Cat]

3. Agreed

[Muttocracy]

4. I have trouble being an optimist, but I think McCain looks crazy/mean/erratic. nt

[ulysses]

5. Obama's sharp, and McCain has a sharpie.

Good times.

[babylonsister]

8. LOL! So true. nt

[nini]

10. *snort*

:D

[JKaiser]

6. He has gotten a little better

[sammytko]

7. he is doing great nt

[CalGator]

9. agreed, he is tearing into McCain

Mr Nice Guy is long gone, and the differences between Obama and McSame are being laid out well by the O-Dog.

[Adelante]

11. He was great in Hollywood, too

He's really sharpened his debating skill over the course of the campaign. I'm thrilled with him tonight.

[Arugula Latte]

12. Obama started this campaign strong and he just keeps getting better and better.

[Awsi Dooger]

13. His first answer was relatively weak but he picked it up

McCain is downright poor. There hasn't been a single memorable sound bite from either side.

I love this aspect: Obama is very relaxed, even smiling on occasion, confident that he's carrying the discussion.

A major aspect of Obama's better showing is caliber of opposition. This ain't exactly Hillary he's facing.

[Raine]

14. Obama's on fire!

:bounce:

[Hepburn]

15. There is only ONE US Prez on that stage and it isn't John McHoover!

GOBAMA!!!!! :applause: