Originally Posted by Axeman

I think first half McCain was rolling good. Obama got his footing on healthcare and I think he closed stronger after that section.

I think McCain overall did better but he needed to do much more in order to really make it a game changer. He did setup the remaining time to be about the tax plans and spending. Not much about McCain's campaign so far proves to me he will be able to do it properly but it is set up there.