Debate results

The only consistent, reliable ways to say who "won" the debate this season have been CBS and CNN polls of voters watching the debate. It completely dictates the spin. Reception to Obama was lukewarm directly after the debate but changed to being 'how Obama beat McCain.' Instead of being 'flat' Obama became 'cool.' Neat political trick huh?

Anyway here are the numbers
CBS
Who won the debate?
Obama 53
McCain 22

Shares your values

Obama, Before the debate: 54
Obama, After the debate: 63

McCain, Before the debate: 53
McCain, After the debate: 56

CNN
Who won the debate?
McCain 31
Obama 58

Favorable/Unfavorable

Obama, before debate: 63/35
Obama, after debate: 66/33

McCain, before debate: 51/45
McCain, after debate: 49/49

Game over. Nice knowing you John. Now let's see how many electoral votes Obama can rack up and how wide a popular vote gap Obama can get. Here comes a mandate baby