The details of the CBS post debate poll are here (pdf file). Here are some highlights from it:
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THE DEBATE’S EFFECT ON OPINIONS OF THE CANDIDATES
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| OBAMA | MCCAIN | |
| Better | 46% | 32% |
| Worse | 8% | 21% |
| No Change | 46% | 47% |
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WOULD MAKE THE RIGHT DECISIONS ABOUT THE ECONOMY
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| OBAMA | MCCAIN | |
| Yes | 66% | 42% |
| No | 33% | 37% |
Then we also have this fine little part:
PostQ3. After tonight’s debate, has your opinion of John McCain:
Changed for the better 32
Changed for the worse 21
Not changed 47PostQ4. After tonight’s debate, has your opinion of Barack Obama:
Changed for the better 46%
Changed for the worse 8
Not changed 46
Obama was clearly the winner of this thing.