I agree both sites are nice, but I think I prefer Obama’s and here’s why.

When you hit his site, the first page delivers three simple messages: family, change & join us. Simple and easy to understand. Everyone will be for that.

When you first hit McCain’s site, you are bombarded by multiple messages. Country First – this is a terrible slogan. It’s subjective, unclear and plays into the Democrats’ claims that Republicans are isolationists. Video of John McCain – McCain simply doesn’t play well on video or TV, especially in comparison to Obama. Too many people are turned off by his facial expressions and his smile which is frequently seen by people as a sneer. He’s also nowhere near as well spoken as Obama. John, don’t play up your weaknesses. Then there is “Join Us”, “Why vote”, “Vote early”, “Jobs plan”, “Health care” and “Don’t tax me”. On one hand, it gives people a simple link to specific info, but it also dilutes the message. This is a LOT of info to be hit with right away.

Obama’s first page is simple and focused.

The inside page of Obama’s site is too long, but it is nice and linear down the page. Well-spaced, easy to read and understand. IMHO, there are too many boxes on the right column when it’s laid out in one page. However, on a scrolling page that may or may not be a problem.

McCain’s inside page is active, but too active. It’s a mass confusion of messages and sensory overload.

Overall, Obama’s site is attractive and methodically laid out. McCain’s site is attractive, but so overloaded with information that is seems desperate. Like they’re trying desperately to find something, anything, to connect with people before they leave the site.

I agree both sites are nice, but I think I prefer Obama's and here's why.

When you hit his site, the first page delivers three simple messages: family, change & join us. Simple and easy to understand. Everyone will be for that.

When you first hit McCain's site, you are bombarded by multiple messages. Country First – this is a terrible slogan. It's subjective, unclear and plays into the Democrats' claims that Republicans are isolationists. Video of John McCain – McCain simply doesn't play well on video or TV, especially in comparison to Obama. Too many people are turned off by his facial expressions and his smile which is frequently seen by people as a sneer. He's also nowhere near as well spoken as Obama. John, don't play up your weaknesses. Then there is “Join Us”, “Why vote”, “Vote early”, “Jobs plan”, “Health care” and “Don't tax me”. On one hand, it gives people a simple link to specific info, but it also dilutes the message. This is a LOT of info to be hit with right away.

Obama's first page is simple and focused.

The inside page of Obama's site is too long, but it is nice and linear down the page. Well-spaced, easy to read and understand. IMHO, there are too many boxes on the right column when it's laid out in one page. However, on a scrolling page that may or may not be a problem.

McCain's inside page is active, but too active. It's a mass confusion of messages and sensory overload.

Overall, Obama's site is attractive and methodically laid out. McCain's site is attractive, but so overloaded with information that is seems desperate. Like they're trying desperately to find something, anything, to connect with people before they leave the site.