CNN poll results, just reported by Rachel, tell the story.

[DanTex]

Most people thought Clinton won. Most people thought Trump did better than expected.

I guess I agree, except for the creepy stalker walking.

But what's going on here is the whole "Trump curve" the media has had going on for a year. If Trump doesn't grope someone on camera, he's "exceeded expectations" and the Chuck Todds of the world go wild for him.

[book_worm]

1. 57-34 is a pretty big win

[helpisontheway]

2. I'm sure Chuck Todd and Tweety are sad. Nt

[Renew Deal]

3. It was almost impossible for him to not exceed expectations

[woolldog]

4. He did better than I expected

But he still sucked. that stat just reveals how incredibly low expectations are for him