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Much of the morning-after analysis of last night's debate suggests that McCain didn't do well because he really needed a big win to change the momentum in the race. On CNN's debate report cards Obama averaged a B+ and McCain averaged about a C. Time magazine was a little more generous to McCain, giving him a B to Obama's B+
One of the most common themes in the coverage of the debate is that there were no fireworks - the candidates largely stuck to talking points. Here's a quick look at some the descriptions news organizations used to describe the proceedings:
MSNBC - "low voltage"
Chicago Tribune blog - "somber"
Reuters - "tense"
The Atlantic's Marc Ambinder wondered what the headline for the debate was, and guessed that Saturday Night Live will probably joke about moderator Tom Brokaw's inability to get the candidates to stick to the agreed upon time limits for answers.
Two moments from the debate that are being talked about a little this morning: McCain's plan to direct the Treasury to buy troubled mortgages directly from homeowners, which some say isn't a really original idea; and McCain referring to Obama as "that one" when talking about a vote on the 2005 Energy bill.
In case you missed the debate, the New York Times has the video, plus a running transcript of last night's debate, plus a "check point" tab that looks at some of the facts behind the candidates' statements. MSNBC also has a pretty cool debate video tool that includes a guide to most popular words ("economy" – duh) and provides quick-hit analysis from MSNBC pundits.
-- Mark Young
One of the most common themes in the coverage of the debate is that there were no fireworks - the candidates largely stuck to talking points. Here's a quick look at some the descriptions news organizations used to describe the proceedings:
MSNBC - "low voltage"
Chicago Tribune blog - "somber"
Reuters - "tense"
The Atlantic's Marc Ambinder wondered what the headline for the debate was, and guessed that Saturday Night Live will probably joke about moderator Tom Brokaw's inability to get the candidates to stick to the agreed upon time limits for answers.
Two moments from the debate that are being talked about a little this morning: McCain's plan to direct the Treasury to buy troubled mortgages directly from homeowners, which some say isn't a really original idea; and McCain referring to Obama as "that one" when talking about a vote on the 2005 Energy bill.
In case you missed the debate, the New York Times has the video, plus a running transcript of last night's debate, plus a "check point" tab that looks at some of the facts behind the candidates' statements. MSNBC also has a pretty cool debate video tool that includes a guide to most popular words ("economy" – duh) and provides quick-hit analysis from MSNBC pundits.
-- Mark Young