Michelle Malkin | The president called on/coached HuffPo’s Nico Pitney in an obvious, pre-planned question on Iranians communicating through social media and the Internet.

Jules Crittenden | He’s no Winston Churchill, though I think he was trying to strike a note with his “timeless dignity” and related rhetoric. Never claimed to be a Reagan and definitely didn’t want to be a George Bush, and he’s succeeding.

Hot Air | Charles Krauthammer says he finally “adopted McCain language,” and points out that Obama always claims consistency whenever he changes direction.

The Jawa Report | You have to be in the game to punt. Obama is sitting on a tailgate in the parking lot listening to the roar of the crowd.