The whole idea of Romney "winning" the debate was to boost his support. Instead, one of the most memorable moments was Romney threatening Big Bird by name.

I guess he thought it would be "cute." But instead it looks like it is blunting his win.

And the DNC already is taking full advantage simply by spicing the news reports for a YouTube video:

Add to that the jobs report (nothing spectacular, but still an edging down of unemployment) and Romney having to admit he was wrong with his "47%" statement, I think Obama is coming out of the week overall ahead.

However, I suggest he do a little better at the next debate.

Of course this is not the first time Muppets and the American right wing have rumbled:

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