An awful lot of people watched the debate last night. I think two reasons for this have been overlooked. IMO the electorate is not sold on Obie, but have concerns about McCain's age and the melanoma. They must become comfortable with the thought of a Palin presidency. She went a long way toward handling those fears.
There is another group who I believe is looking for a reason to vote for McCain. Something that makes the close-pin vote acceptable.
That said, McCain has to take the bull by the horns. I hope he does.
About ten million of them watched on CNN at obama's suggestion, expecting to enjoy the spectacle of Biden taking Palin apart at the seams. They were like the picnickers who went out on a pleasant afternoon to watch the Union Army dismantle the rebel rabble at the First Battle of Bull Run.