DRUDGE DIDN’T LIKE THE DEBATE, EITHER: But in retrospect I have to say that I think Obama did better than it seemed at the time. This morning, my strongest impression is that McCain seemed to be trying too hard to close the deal, and frustrated that it wasn’t happening. Obama, despite a lot of stammering and some ill-advised references to Delaware, seemed a lot more comfortable. I think he passed the threshold acceptability test with the audience, which — for people looking for “change” — is probably enough.

UPDATE: Reader Eric Norrgard writes: “In one sense, it was a huge win for John McCain. Given the seemingly unanimous opinion that the debate was boring, Obama has moved from awe inspiring demi-god to just another boring politician.” Yeah, but for Obama to close the deal now he has to be non-scary. Boring is non-scary.