BHO: Loose nukes are a massive terrorist threat. And while missile defense is important, we've got to allocate more to nuke proliferation. Finally, we need to restore America's standing in the world. We've pissed our credibility away, and now we gotta get it back.
[BTW, this debate has been very well moderated. Kudos to Lehrer.]
JSMIII: Clearly thinks that Petraeus has an Oprah-like Q-rating. I'm guessing that about 50% of voters, max, know who the hell he is.
BHO: JSMIII's obsession with honorable victory in Iraq blinds him to the real danger of al-Qaeda. And it will bankrupt this nation.
JSMIII: Obama, meddling kid, is not experienced enough to be president. Obama laughs.
[Time to hit Palin, BHO.]
Obama won this on graciousness and composure. Period. He was the adult in the room.