I think Obama did very very well. He was DEEP in the enemy camp, these people care about 2 things.... outlawing abortion and outlawing gay marriage.. Obama was gracious, smart and at times funny. He faced them down brilliantly... the BEST he could have expected was 1) NOT lose any support, 2) To show that he is not a Muslim and 3) To maybe have some less conservative Christians give him a serious look..... and I think he accomplished all three of those goals.
McCain couldn't possibly have lost this one, so why are people freaking out. Of course McCain received the most applause, he is a social conservative who promotes these peoples agenda every day. I do think this was good for McCain because he was able to tell the stories of his time spent the prison camp, the stories were moving and I am sure will energize some in the Republican base... but I do not see how this event could be taken as a loss for Obama. He was wonderful, charming and smart, smart, smart... I think if anything these folks now know that Obama is a good man, a man who does not hold the same social values as they do but kind and thoughtful person.
LET'S MOVE ON.