First Presidential Debate

Heading into this debate many thought that McCain would have the edge given that the event was originally focused solely on foreign policy and national security. However, the subject of the debate was changed to include the economy during this economic crisis. When both were given the opportunity to give their views on the bailout both didn't seem to answer the question directly, suggesting that neither are totally confident in the 700 billion bailout plan. I think its clear and polling would probably conclude that voters have more confidence in Obama than McCain when it comes to the economy but on the flip side voters prefer McCain over Obama when it comes to foreign policy. One thing that I found interesting about Friday's debate was the appearance of both candidates and how they composed themselves. Obama seemed more candidate like in my eyes because he answered every question asked with confidence and emphazising change; something that his campaign has relied on. On the opposing side, McCain seemed frustrated throughout the debate and failed to ever even look at his opposer, Obama which I was concerning because the debate was supposed to be more intimate than it actually turned out to be; candidates were supposed to respond directly back to one another. In conclusion I think it was an even debate but I would give Obama the edge solely for seeming for presidential-like.