That was my impression too. I was much more impressed with Obama’s performance than many other bloggers. Here’s the CNN poll:
Thinking about the following characteristics and qualities, please say whether you think each one better described Barack Obama or John McCain during tonight’s debate:
• Was more intelligent: Obama 55%, McCain 30% • Expressed his views more clearly: Obama 53%, McCain 36% • Spent more time attacking his opponent: McCain 60%, Obama 23% • Was more sincere and authentic: Obama 46%, McCain 38% • Seemed to be the stronger leader: Obama 49%, McCain 43% • Was more likeable: Obama 61%, McCain 26%
• Was more in touch with the needs and problems of people like you: Obama 62%, McCain 32%
Since the economy has emerged as the biggest issue, these two findings on who did better on what topic are pretty important:
• The economy: Obama 58%, McCain 37%
• The current financial crisis: Obama 54%, McCain 36%
And from CBS:
Thirty-nine percent of uncommitted voters who watched the debate tonight thought Barack Obama was the winner. Twenty-four percent thought John McCain won. Thirty-seven percent saw it as a draw.
Forty-six percent of uncommitted voters said their opinion of Obama got better tonight. Thirty-two percent said their opinion of McCain got better.
Sixty-six percent of uncommitted voters think Obama would make the right decisions about the economy. Forty-two percent think McCain would.
The Dish 