Debate

The first article I read was "Analysis: A few jabs, but no knockout in first debate" on cnn.com. Apparently, McCain was supposed to have the advantage because the debate was focused on foreign policy and national security. However, the first part of the debate was based on the economy. Both candidates stuck with their viewpoints, but it seems that voters would rather have Obama when it comes to the economy. In terms of foreign policy, voters seem to prefer McCain over Obama. McCain also pointed out that he has more experience in foreign policy than Obama several times. Republicans claimed that voters will vote for a commander in chief with experience on election day.
The second article I read was "Candidates clash on Economy and Iraq" from the NY Times. In the first part of the debate, both candidates refused to specify any changes they would make for the economy, such as tax reductions or spending programs. When it came to foreign policy, McCain was intent in showing that Obama was inexperienced, but Obama seemed calm and in control. He also seemed to have his own foreign policy and talked a lot about foreign countries and their leaders. "The debate served as a reminder of just how different these two men would be as president as they appeared for their first extended session together before a huge audience."