Changes

There have been three [[Presidential Debates|presidential debates]] for the 2008 election season.  The first debate on September 26th discussed "Foreign Policy & National Security" and also dealt at length with the economic crisis. The result was a statistical draw where both candidates did better than expected in the eyes of the public.  The longer term impact worked out well for Obama who already had a lead going in, and benefited from solidifying that position.

There have been three [[Presidential Debates|presidential debates]] for the 2008 election season.  The first debate on September 26th discussed "Foreign Policy & National Security" and also dealt at length with the economic crisis. The result was a statistical draw where both candidates did better than expected in the eyes of the public.  The longer term impact worked out well for Obama who already had a lead going in, and benefited from solidifying that position.

The second debate on October 7th, followed a town hall-style.  The questions came from audience members and the Internet, as chosen by the moderator.  Again the result was a statical draw as far as who was considered to be the winner.  But with time running out for McCain, he needed something to make the people move his way, and that required a clear breakthrough that never happened

The second debate on October 7th, followed a town hall-style.  The questions came from audience members and the Internet, as chosen by the moderator.  Again the result was a statistical draw as far as who was considered to be the winner.  But with time running out for McCain, he needed something to make the people move his way, and that required a clear breakthrough that never happened

The final debate was held on October 15th concerned "Domestic and Economic Policy." Both candidates were again viewed as having done well, which was a tactical defeat for McCain as the poll numbers showed only small changes.

The final debate was held on October 15th concerned "Domestic and Economic Policy." Both candidates were again viewed as having done well, which was a tactical defeat for McCain as the poll numbers showed only small changes.