sept 26 debate

While watching the Presidential Candidate debate from the 26th of September, differences and traits were easy to notice in both Senator Barack Obama, and Senator John McCain. While both of the candidates presented themselves in a professional manner, they each had their faults and strengths throughout the debate.
I analyzed Senator Obama for the first 20 minutes of the debate. He was wearing a pin which looked like it had the American flag on it, and answered his questions with confidence and seemed to know what he was going to say before he said it. Unlike McCain, whose voice was shaky and looked down at his paper several times, Obama answered his questions quickly and seemed more prepared than McCain. His tone was strong and he sounded as if he thought himself on the same level as John McCain. He used words that were understandable by all ages and were respectful as well.
From an hour and ten minutes to an hour and 20 minutes into the debate I analyzed Senator McCain. After 70 minutes both candidates were tired and getting shorter with each other. While neither was acting childish, McCain was being interrupted by Senator Obama. He was taking it well and was being very professional. He just talked through it and let it go. It was good that he did not let it get to him or effect his speech, and I agree with others who said it made Obama look childish. McCain however, used words like "Senator Obama doesn't understand.." I thought that was a very disrespectful way to say that they have different views, and it also made McCain sound as though he thinks he is the only one who is right.
McCain will never have the appearance advantage as Obama, and Obama will not have the age advantage. (He will not be able to use as many experiences as Senator McCain but I don't think that will be as much as a disadvantage as appearance.) I do not believe that one can 'win' a debate. I think that both candidates did very well and expressed their own opinions on each of the asked questions, so how could opinions be right and won? I do however think that Senator Obama will get the votes of the more middle class, small business owners, and younger, liberal Americans. McCain will most likely get the votes from the large business owners and those who are more wealthy. The votes will be received mainly because of the candidates plans with tax dollars and the economy, but unfortunately many will be swayed by the simple appearances over opinions.