I watched the debates. It will probably be rebroadcast by one of the cable networks, SB, so that your daughter can catch it. McCain certainly attempted to distance himself from Bush, and also emphasized the experience factor, suggesting that Obama was naive. In response Obama was direct, decisive and articulate, and appeared very presidential. This type of forum favors him, but both candidates walked away, satisfied. It was one of the more gentlemanly political debates in recent memory.

McCain has always been more comfortable in a town hall forum, which gives him more flexibility.