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Early Debate Analysis: Nothing Changed

There is no doubt that, at times, tonight's debate was heated.  However, there was still no knock-out punch.  There was no, "I paid for this microphone," no, "there he goes again," and no, "... you're no Jack Kennedy."  In short, while Romney and McCain clashed, there were no great lines that will be aired and re-aired for a few news cycles (or if there were, I didn't catch it).  Mitt Romney did well tonight, but he needed to have one of those moments.  While he made some good points, I don't think any of the lines were memorable.