Todd Graham : Obama revived himself and gave a stellar ( but not perfect ) debate performance . He says Obama used ` ` primacy effect '' technique to be most persuasive first time in debate . ( OK , that 's a terrible idea -- picture in your mind He says Obama also used Obama 's own words against him , a clever , winning strategy . Graham : Obama used that technique too , but late in debate ; wasting valuable time in waiting .
Todd Graham : Obama revived himself and gave a stellar ( but not perfect ) debate performance . He says Obama used ` ` primacy effect '' technique to be most persuasive first time in debate . He says Obama also used Obama 's own words against him , a clever , winning strategy . Graham : Obama used that technique too , but late in debate ; wasting valuable time in waiting .