“Aggressive Underdog vs. Cool Counterpuncher” (Washington Post)

“McCain Brings Heat, Obama Stays Mr. Cool” (Chicago Sun-Times)

“Analysis: McCain Intense, Obama Maybe Too Cool” (Boston Globe)

“Debate Sees An Aggressive McCain and a Cool Obama” (The Hill)

“A fiesty McCain, a cool Obama, and appeals to 'Joes' everywhere” (Christian Science Monitor)

“McCain seemed energized; Obama kept cool” (Denver Post)