The Numbers Are In

CNN:
Who did the best job in the debate?

Independents
McCain (R) 31
Obama (D) 57

Republicans
McCain (R) 68
Obama (D) 18

Democrats
McCain (R) 5
Obama (D) 88

CBS:
Obama 53
McCain 22
Tie 25

CNN poll:
Obama's connection to William Ayers matters to you...

Great Deal 23
Somewhat 14
Not Much 11
Not At All 51

It was bad. McCain looked uncomfortable. I don't know if it was that burrito he ate right before taking the stage or what, but those facial expressions will not poll well. Eye rolling and eyebrow raising does not make one come across as presidential. And Smirks are so 2004. And in case you haven't noticed, you're the only one who ever laughs at your jokes. Creepy.

As for content, McCain had nothing new and he knew it. This debate was like watching Larry Holmes dismantle a well past his prime Muhammad Ali. Jab, jab, jab, jab. All night long.

Blah, blah, blah, blah and (totally unrelated to blah blah)he'll raise your taxes. Heh, he, he. Creepy forced smile.

Turn out the lights, McCain. The Republican party is over.