It's cliche I know but the fact that something like this could even happen is one of the more amazing aspects of American democracy. In less than three weeks there will be an election and yet both candidates can get up in front of so many power players (and cameras!) and crack jokes about each other is pretty amazing considering the stakes.

McCain was certainly in his element but I think Obama put in a surprisingly strong performance as well. I thought the jabs at Guiliani were absolutely classic!! McCain seems a little peeved at Olbermann, no?

I find the juxtaposition of the roast to the substantive tone of the debates to be fascinating. We not only expect competence but humor from our presidential candidates.