This page is a collection of polls measuring viewers' reactions to the Hofstra University Debate between presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain on October 15, 2008. A poll conducted by CNN after the debate showed that 58% of viewers felt that Obama won the debate, compared to 31% in favor of McCain.CNN: Poll gives debate to Obama (October 15, 2008)

As more polls are released this page will be updated.

1. CNN poll:
   • 58% for Barack Obama
   • 31% for John McCainCNN: Poll gives debate to Obama (October 15, 2008)
2. CBS poll
   • 53% for Barack Obama
   • 22% for John McCain
   • 25% thought it was a drawCBS: Uncommitted Voters Say Obama Won Final Debate (October 15, 2008)

1. Moderator: Bob SchiefferCNN: Campaigns reach final agreement on presidential debates (August 21, 2008)
2. Focus: Economic and domesic policyWall Street Journal: Campaigns Agree to Debate Formats (August 21, 2008)
3. Debaters were stationed at a tableWall Street Journal: Campaigns Agree to Debate Formats (August 21, 2008)
4. Was divided into nine segments, nine minutes eachWall Street Journal: Campaigns Agree to Debate Formats (August 21, 2008)
5. Each candidate had two minutes to speak, and five to debate for each questionWall Street Journal: Campaigns Agree to Debate Formats (August 21, 2008)
6. Each candidate was allowed to give a 90-second closing statementCNN: Campaigns reach final agreement on presidential debates (August 21, 2008)