* Trump's the one who needs to move the needle by nearly every measure.
* Both candidates as a whole are representative of the terrible state of affairs in this country.
* Joe had some really solid streaks where he went off script with a passion and focus that resonated... but still below the level I expect of a presidential candidate. Trump is of course the better showman, but Joe kept his cool when it mattered most which is a testament to him getting through the debate.