While its just about unanimous across the political spectrum that Romney cleaned the President's clock in tonight's debate, I sure hope that nobody in Romney's camp thinks the election was won tonight.
It was a great start. I'm sure that this was the first time many millions of Americans got an unfiltered look at Romney. They had to be impressed with his knowledge and demeanor. Moreover, if all they ever knew about Romney had come from the MSM or the Obama campaign, they must be perplexed that he is nothing like the heartless aristocrat they had heard about.
Still, Obama's palace guard in the media will start spinning the story in some way. Also, you may recall that in 2004, Kerry beat up George W. Bush pretty badly in their first debate. Bush did much better later. Of course, he was helped by the whipping Dick Cheney gave to John Edwards in the VP debate. Obama probably should not count on Joe Biden taking out Paul Ryan.
Romney needs to know that Obama will be out for blood next time. Surely, Obama will be far better prepared. He will challenge Romney on a number of points and Romney should expect to take shots about his "inappropriate" criticism of the embassy attacks and his 47% comments. Romney needs to repeat this steady, assertive performance a couple more times. If he can, he may well become President. If he tries to coast, he'll be an also ran.
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