
Debate Rebate: Our Reactions to the Last Presidential Debate They may have very well saved the best for last. This was the most direct, most on task, most like an actual conversation debate we've had thus far. And not a moment too soon. The candidates were juxtaposed beautifully and answered questions not only on specific policies, but on the conduct of their campaigns. It was nail-biting, uncomfortable at times, but deftly handled by moderator Bob Schieffer. Check out what we thought.
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They may have very well saved the best for last. This was the most direct, most on task, most like an actual conversation debate we've had thus far. And not a moment too soon.

The much be-hyped town hall debate brought the candidates close together on the bright red carpet, the people closer to the candidates, and perhaps the undecideds closer to a decision? Between the
discussion happening here, and the sparkily veiled tension on the stage, how did this match up fare? Here's what we thought:
Citizen:
The biggest shot in the arm this debate format provided was bringing the issues down to the individual level.

Whoa. That debate was like running a half-marathon at a 5k pace. It was hotly anticipated and proved to be even more intense than expected.

Did you watch? Were you with us all
commenting? If not, don't worry, here's the
whole transcript of every word of the first presidential debate.