I'd say it was very close, almost a tie, with maybe a slight lean towards Obama. Obama came out ahead in the first part of the debate which dealt with economic issues. The second part McCain did a lot better but Obama still got in a few punches, though this part was where McCain was supposed to dominate. At this point in the campaign, McCain needed something big so a tie is basically a loss for him.
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JEREMIAH
3:54 PM ET
September 27, 2008
I'd say it was very close,
I'd say it was very close, almost a tie, with maybe a slight lean towards Obama. Obama came out ahead in the first part of the debate which dealt with economic issues. The second part McCain did a lot better but Obama still got in a few punches, though this part was where McCain was supposed to dominate. At this point in the campaign, McCain needed something big so a tie is basically a loss for him.