That's Debatable.

While watching the debate, I found myself paying more attention to the candidates body movements and facial expressions than what was actually being said.  It was humorous to watch the reaction of the candidate who wasn't speaking while the other one rambled off on some tangent, making sure to point out their opponents flaws, lies, etc.  The sitting candidate would laugh, shake their head, and sometimes even interrupt if there was an immediate correction that needed to be made. I think that they were more relaxed this time in order to give a personal feeling to their direct audience.

I also liked how they would make sure to greet and welcome each audience member that asked a question by name.  This definitely makes the audience member feel more welcomed and appreciated, giving them a sense respect, rather than just being another member in the audience.

Romney did a good job, and was persistent in correcting Obama in his statements.  I think this has a powerful effect on the audience because it shows that he's not just going to sit back and let Obama incorrectly represent his campaign.

Obama's closing statement with the 47% comment was DEFINITELY planned.  I'm sure he was instructed to save this comment for the very end (I don't think he mentioned it any other time) because that is what America would be left with.

The most frustrating thing for me during the debate was how BOTH candidates would speak minutes after their clock-timer had run out.  I know that they have a lot they want to say, and also clear up but come on! I don't know how the mediator does it...

Speaking of the mediator, she definitely over stepped her boundaries when she commented on the Libya terrorists attacks by agreeing with Obama.  It brought her into the debate more than she should've been.

Romney seemed to have done a good job at explaining and justifying his plans for the future of America and how he would help the economic status we are currently in.  To me, Obama just focused on what he's done during his four years, not really elaborating on what he would do differently if he were to be re-elected again.