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Engagement But No Big Moments

Saturday, September 27th, 2008

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First presidential debate in the can.

TV producers scratching their heads about what video to pull.

Version of Obama who showed up: focused, firm, prepared.

Version of McCain who showed up: firm.

Mark Halperin's overall grades: Obama A-, McCain B-

Plus: Read the pool report on McCain's swing through a post-debate party Friday night here.

*all times Eastern

- 10:40 am
- President Obama and Vice President Biden receive the presidential daily briefing in the Oval Office
- 12:00 pm
- Michelle Obama holds event to thank volunteers who helped ready the White House for Christmas
- 12:35 pm
- President Obama and Vice President Biden have lunch in the Private Dining Room
- 1:00 pm
- Robert Gibbs delivers the daily press briefing from the White House
- 1:45 pm
- President Obama receives the economic daily briefing in the Oval Office
- 2:45 pm
- President Obama meets with senior advisors in the Oval Office
- 3:25 pm
- President Obama meets with Senator Bayh in the Oval Office
- 4:10 pm
- President Obama meets with Senator Graham in the Oval Office