We'll be live blogging the presidential debate:Thomas Lifson:Barack Obama's prep time was shortened, while the subject matter has broadened. A good sign for McCainFirst question: Obama did his canned talking points; McCain is less polished, but perhaps more spontaneous. Not clear he is more convincing. He looks tired. I like the line, "the end of the beginning"Lee Cary:First question: Obama regurgitates talking points and blames Republicans (forgetting Frank and Dodd) and McCain applauds bipartisism and mentions "The Lion of the Senate." Ed Lasky:McCain was smart to highlight bipartisanship-an area that Obama does not play well in this field.This is not the worst financial crisis since the Depression-that is fear-mongering. Unemployment is still not high; we have not had two quarters of negative growth; there is no starvation across the land.Obama just trying to frame this rest of the night; if there was shredding of regulations it is the fault of the Democrats who...(Read Full Post)