In a CBS News poll of uncommitted voters who watched the debate, 39 per cent thought Mr Obama won while 24 per cent considered Mr McCain the victor.

• 哥伦比亚广播公司新闻部(CBSNews)对收看了这场辩论的尚在摇摆的选民进行了调查。根据该项调查，39%25的人认为奥巴马在辩论中占优，而24%25的人认为麦凯恩是赢家。