by kos
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/10/15/23268/412/669/631923So the CNN pundits kept harping on the fact that their snap poll gave Dems a 10-point sample advantage, thus supposedly rendering it less accurate. Well, now they've broken it down:
Who did the best job in the debate?
Independents
McCain (R) 31
Obama (D) 57
Republicans
McCain (R) 68
Obama (D) 18
Democrats
McCain (R) 5
Obama (D) 88
Look how poorly McCain did with Republicans, compared to Democrats and Obama. And of course, Independents LOVED Obama.
from thinkprogress
10:48: CNN’s focus group gave the debate to Obama 15-10. 3 people changed their minds based on the debate. All three decided to vote for Obama.'
http://thinkprogress.org/