Obama vs. Romney, Round 1: Early Returns

A look at the post mortems of presidential debate No. 1, from the thoughtful to the rhetorical.

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A Rout and Its Consequences - Ross Douthat, The New York Times

The Ladies of TAC Comment on the Debate - Stacy Trasancos PhD, The American Catholic

Boy, Obama Did Not Want to Be at That Debate at All - Joshua Mercer, Catholic Vote

Shorter Debate Analysis - Joseph Koss, Catholic Vote

Romney Killed It - Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report

Life in the Obama Debate: ‘Inaudible’ - Jill Stanek, With Her Fingers on the Pro-Life Pulse

So What Happened to the 47%? - Patrick Archbold, Creative Minority Report

Governor Mitt Romney Promotes ‘Respecting Life and Religious Liberty’ in Debate - Steven Ertelt, LifeNews

The Comeback Kid - Patrick Archbold, Creative Minority Report

Didn’t See the Debate - Mark Shea, Catholic and Enjoying It!

Gov. Mitt Romney Victorious - Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic

An Observation About President Obama and the First Debate - Father John Zuhlsdorf, What Does the Prayer Really Say?

Polls: Americans Say Mitt Romney Beat Obama in Debate - Steven Ertelt, LifeNews