Of course I watched the debate last night. I streamed it from U-tube and then cast it from my phone to the TV. My first impression is I have to give CNN points on a well run debate. Questions were fair, and debate did not turn into a brawl. The result was both candidates went over their talking points, and called the other a liar.

When speaking Trump was clear and forceful. Biden was unfortunately a bit mumbly. I could have done a better job at his talking points, and I am not very good at public speaking.

That’s my analysis. Of course it is not what I think that matters, it is the talking heads. A quick perusal of some different talking heads sugest that Biden did poorly and top Democrats were in a panic. A few suggested Biden resign or is replaced. Then there were some hard core folks that said everything Trump said was a lie. As for the other Trump critics, they said he was surprisingly well restrained. Trump is known for his love of a good brawl, that is what I see, despite what Biden said about Corn Pop.

My heart did go out to Biden when he mentioned his son Beau Biden. The loss of a son to brain cancer is a terrible thing. Yet there are many tragedies in life. It is not a tragedy that makes presidential material. It takes more. War is a much greater tragedy. Trump made a strong point that the world had fewer wars under his watch. Never mind Trump Gate, that was his true legacy.

The most interesting moment was when Trump was asked if he was going to deport all of the illegals. He did not answer. Of course many partisan people will say what they believe Trump will do. My belief is he wants to make the process easier. Once upon a time I actually listened to him.