http://www.smh.com.au/news/us-election/each-side-claims-victory-in-debate/2008/09/28/1222540246519.html

In this article they said it was unclear who won the debate. They thought he McCain campaign had already released an internet video citing several instances in which Senator Obama had said he agreed with his rival's positions. They said each side claims victory in the debate. The article also said that many people make their decisions not based on the actual debate, but on what happens after the debate.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/09/27/debate.analysis/index.html

This article claims both candidates landed some "punches" this debate but none of them provided with a knockout answer. Everyone expected John Mccain to have the upper hand, because the event was based on foreign policy. John Mccain almost decided not to go but on Friday made up his mind that he should attend. Still, when given the opportunity, neither candidate offered specifics on the subject as both stuck to their talking points.