Most of the analysis I've heard so far is based on who scored the most debating points, and who looked most assertive.
However, Obama's biggest asset in this race has been that people like
and trust him much more than they do Romney. While Romney's bullying
may have at first glance come across as assertive, it may in the long
run reinforce the prevalent view that Romney is neither empathetic or
trustworthy, which will have more effect on how people vote.
Also -- see FactCheck.org. Romney probably provided more ammunition
for future Democratic SuperPac ads featuring his easily contradicted
quotes.
However, Obama's biggest asset in this race has been that people like and trust him much more than they do Romney. While Romney's bullying may have at first glance come across as assertive, it may in the long run reinforce the prevalent view that Romney is neither empathetic or trustworthy, which will have more effect on how people vote.
Also -- see FactCheck.org. Romney probably provided more ammunition for future Democratic SuperPac ads featuring his easily contradicted quotes.