Debating the Debate - Instant Campaign Spots
It didn't take long. Both the Obama and McCain campaigns are out this morning with television spots drawing upon last night's debate.
Obama's emphasis is economic, middle class appeals and breaking with the past.
McCain's, out last night, highlights Obama's capitulating style, too eager to agree.
Do these ads have influence? Can they turn the media-spin? In 2004 Bush made gains in refining the first debate by using Kerry's listening to alliances against him, but these new ads seem more continuation of fundamental campaign themes, bolstering but not redefining the debate.
