* Tom Shales didn't see a tie.
* Howard Kurtz covers plenty of ground in his media wrapup.
* Here's a decent BBC analysis.
* E.J. Dionne Jr. on pre-debate predictions for post-debate spin.
OTHER NEWS:
* Oh, and while no one was looking, both the House and Senate rejected the same-sex marriage ban!
* The Homeland cybersecurity chief resigned.
* House ethics panel rebukes DeLay.
* Scientists search for missing nuclear bomb off Georgia coast.
* What about a Johnny Cash musical?
