It just doesn't matter.

McCain did exactly what he had to do tonight. 

He highlighted Obama's inexperience. 
He elaborated on the issues with Obama's questionable associations. 
He demonstrated that, indeed, Obama is a liar. 
He explained that Obama's tax and spend policies are disastrous. 

He spoke of his own record of bipartisanship. 
He demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the economy. 
He distanced himself from Bush. 
He explained that taxes at this time is not the right thing to do. 

And he was correct. 

But it doesn't matter one bit. 

The electorate is energized for 'change'. They don't care that McCain is better at this time. That only care that Obama isn't a Republican. 

Obama has charisma, a certain calm and a very full bag of catch-phrases and buzzwords. 

That's all American thinks it needs at this time. 

They're wrong, of course, but come election day it just won't matter. 

Obama will win. And America, for at least two years, will lose. 

Congratulation America, you've cut off your nose to spite your face.