I don't dislike either candidate - in fact McCain is one of my favorite Republicans. However, Obama has a solid way about him that transcends a lot of boundaries and his personality is very articulate, stern and friendly at the same time. This counts for a LOT when dealing with others, especially on the world stage, which is the root of where most of USA's current problems come from.

I can give credit to McCain for being able to answer most questions with some level-headedness, especially considering his age, but all-in-all he is just not presidential material.

On the point about 'experience' - our daily exposure to the world has shifted to an entirely different and absurdly more rapid pace than before the turn of this century. I would bet that most 20 year olds (at least the politically inclined ones) have more knowledge of world affairs than anybody even so much as had access to 20 years ago. Experience is defined by more than just 'years' - experience should really be judged by exposure.

I just hope people clear out the fog of the past and make some wise decisions about the present and especially the future.

First off nothing here was lenghty if you felt that way then you must be a little kid in a clothing store next to the candy store on the verge of tantrum. I feel they are both saying some great things my only problem is i wish i had a time machine so i could go ahead into the future and see what will be the best decision for each issue. and im starting to wish that they could just both be president it would make things alot less divided. the biggest problem i see is that everyone is voting for whichever side is benefiting them most such as the top 1% richest of america are voting for mccain and the lowest percentiles are voting for obama both are voting because of grandeur visions which i just dont think is right but also people dont have the time to truly dissect the problems of today and are making rush decisions to one side or the other. i guess i have no ending point but i had to get that out.

O wait i also have to say i dont think these issues should be able to be summed up in 4 mins or less than 2 mins each thats just pathetic shouldnt this be more important than anything else right now why only 2 mins of talk for each question.

Both showed incredible poise and clarity in their messages. It is hard to say who won the debate. I thought Obama would come out the winner, but it was clear McCain wouldn't let up, especially on dealing with Iran and the war in Iraq. A big surprise if you ask me. Now lets see how the Biden/Palin debate goes...

Everyone's got an opinion, too bad everyone's got the wrong opinion if they're going to vote for McCain. GOBAMA!

I thought Mr.Obama was going to win this one. But time after time McCain beat him on almost every issue except the economy.

While Obama remained factual and poised. McCain stayed aggressive and seamingly intent on making his accomplishments known. At times McCain seemed "cocky" with his constant jabbing and lenghty( although valid) statements on his positions and experience. On this level where experience is key, Obama really can't compete. Atleast not so far. The fact that Obama keeps the fights and facts clean are a testiment to his stance on change. One thing I want everyone to know about my veiwe on this series concerns the Iran/israel issue. Everyone but America beleives that Israel is more of an invasion/occupation then actual legitamate state. The 6 day war in 1973 proved without a shadow of doubt that the countries surrounding palistine were angered by Israeli tactics and policies there, and when they came to assist the victims of this occupation they were drivin back by american weapons and funding from the jews. Infact, that war started the oil crisis in 1970's when Suadi Arabia stopped seeling oil to the Netherlands and America over their involvement. If everyone around Israel hates them to the point of nuclear war, why not take the hard look at Israel? The reason why no one points a finger at Israel is becuase they have the biggest lobby in all of America. But no one wants to bring that up. Thats a question I want to see both canidates answer truethfully