NYT: “They presented a forceful, and nearly unified, attack against Mr. Obama, especially on the economy, the budget deficit and health care.”

Wash Post: “Most of them remain largely unknown nationally, a factor that could explain their reluctance to go at one another.”

AP: “Romney … had a surprisingly easy two hours Monday night.”

WSJ: “With the candidates embracing similar calls for limited government, the debate became a showcase for personal style more than policy positions.”