I think the most national issue right now is the economy. I am not saying that the other issues might not be as important but to fix the others they all cone back to the economy. If they want to come up with different sources then oil then they need money for the programs. I also think it is important because it affects everybody, I was watching a CNN special after the failed rescue plan about how wall street affects normal citizens not just big corporations.

A local issue is the need to fix is one I just read about. It was about how more then 2 million adults in Virginia struggle with basic or below basic literacy skills. I think it needs to be fixed because these problems could be passed on to their children .

I think Obama won the debate. Both did well in some areas and not so well in others. Such as Obama had a clear economic portion but McCain did not. But McCain won points on his foreign affairs policy. A CBS poll had 55% to McCain and 49% to Obama on who would make better decisions on the war in Iraq. But the same poll had 68% to Obama 41% to McCain on who would make better decisions on the econmy. This was a poll on undecided voters. And 46% of undecided voters had a better opinion on Obama after the debate.

The electronic media has a very important role in the elections. Everyday we see ads from both sides attacking each other in an attempt to sway voters to either side. They are also trying to get the youth vote with the electronic media, a great example is the increase in the candidates using youtube to reach out to younger voters.