This debate was different. It was interesting to watch. Not as informative as I would have liked, but what do you expect. Each candidate was trying to get information out and attack the other. One attacked more than the other, McCain was all attack, while Obama was all explanation.
McCain did not offer anything new. He, when asked a question, would just attack Obama and not give an answer on his policies. Obama gave answers but not as detailed as I would have liked.
I think the winner of this debate is neither of the candidates. This was a draw.
Since neither stood out, both were not strong in this town hall format. It was told by many pundits that McCain would have the upper hand, in the town hall format. He did not. He looked arrogant and once again like an angry old man. Obama looked less presidential and more like a professor. I like professors, so that is not so bad. I am not fond of angry old men, but I don't know many people who are.
Once again this debate tonight was a draw. I am looking forward to the third debate.