President Barack Obama turned in a less-than-stellar performance Wednesday night in his first debate this election season . CNN 's Jessica Yellin analyzes President Barack Obama 's debate performance . The president has been criticized for his lackluster performance, but he is still seen as the winner of last night's debate. Yellin also points out the president did n't engage in enough debate prep . Finally , the president does n't take criticism well , and that hurt him , Yellin says .
CNN 's Jessica Yellin analyzes President Barack Obama 's debate performance . The president has been criticized for his lackluster performance, but he is still seen as the winner of last night's debate. Yellin also points out the president did n't engage in enough debate prep . Finally , the president does n't take criticism well , and that hurt him , Yellin says .