Biden wins debate, yet MSM insists on calling it a tie

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Unfortunately for McCain the tide of this election is not likely to turn, barring an October Surprise of monster proportions. Not to be glib but the economic crisis has been manna from heaven for Obama’s political purposes. It’s crystalized issues, reminding us all that Republicans have been at the helm during four fiascos–9/11, War in Iraq, the Katrina debacle, and now the banking crisis. Recent polls track a swing of 15 to 20 points in Obama’s favor, and many battleground states–Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Florida–are falling into his column as Election Day draws near.

Last week’s Obama-McCain debate has been huge in this swing. It was a toss-up substance-wise, say talking heads, and maybe they’re right, but the contrast in style and character could not have been sharper. Graceful and gracious Obama against crouching, condescending McCain. Again, not to be glib but appearances count in politics, and McCain comes off, when measured against Obama, as slightly deformed and slightly deranged. Unable to raise his arms, that phony smile, the bulge on his cheek. Not his fault, but appearances matter.

I said weeks ago Obama would win for three main reasons. Charisma. Charisma. And Charisma. It isn’t over by a long shot, and Obama will need this bulge to win a rigged electoral game, but I’d no longer be surprised to see Barack Obama as next president of the United States of America.

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