Todd Graham : Obama revived himself and gave a stellar ( but not perfect ) debate performance . He says Obama used `` primacy effect '' technique to be most persuasive first thing in debate . He says Obama also used Romney 's own words against him , a timeless , winning strategy . Graham : I think it was the best of all time.
Todd Graham : Obama revived himself and gave a stellar ( but not perfect ) debate performance . He says Obama used `` primacy effect '' technique to be most persuasive first thing in debate . He says Obama also used Romney 's own words against him , a timeless , winning strategy . Graham : Romney used that technique too , but late in debate ; lost valuable time in waiting .