The Observer asked three undecided voters to weigh in on Thursday night’s vice presidential debate. A sampling of their reactions:

Nella Stevens of Charlotte

• Age: 52.

• Status: Registered Republican. Voted for McCain in 2008.

• Whether debate helped her decide whom to vote for: “I’m not totally decided, but the vice presidential debate has swayed me toward Romney/Ryan.”

• Comment that most affected her: “Biden’s passion that we are ‘absolutely’ leaving the Middle East in 2014. I think that’s a very wrong decision.”

• Most important issue to her, and which – if either – candidate best addressed it: “Healthcare for those in my age group. I did understand more about it after researching after the first presidential debate, so Ryan’s comments made more sense. I’m still a little wary that the numbers will all add up.”

• How she graded the candidates: C– for Biden “if for no other reason than rudeness and aggression;” B+ for Ryan “for poise, articulate answers, calmness and overall good sportsmanship.

Greg Isaacs of Charlotte

• Age: 28.

• Status: Unaffiliated. Voted for Democrat Barack Obama in 2008.

• Whether debate helped him decide whom to vote for: No

• Moment or comment that most affected him: “It’s disappointing that they essentially agree on foreign intervention throughout the Middle East, and only differ on a small degree. Blowback is very well-documented by our government, and these are the things that create it.”

• Most important issue to him, and which – if either – candidate best addressed it: “Monetary policy. Neither addressed it. Current monetary policy is what enables the deficit spending from both groups.”

• How he graded the candidates: C for Biden; C for Ryan. “Biden was more confident at first but was trying so hard it was distracting.”

Vincent Lehotsky of Loris, S.C.

• Age: 55.

• Status: Democrat. Voted for Green Party candidate in 2008.

• Whether debate helped him decide whom to vote for: No.

• Moment or comment that most affected him: “Biden answered that he cannot force his views upon those who do not share his beliefs. However, Ryan’s answer appeared that he will force his views.”

• Most important issue to him, and which – if either – candidate best addressed it: “The tax cuts issue seemed to (be) an important factor to both candidates: one wanting them to expire, the other wanting them to continue. That in itself was a battleground.”

• How he graded the candidates: C– for Biden; C for Ryan.

Compiled by April Bethea