The media, on the eve of the debates is what will make or break it for Kerry.
I don't know how debates work, if the camps get the questions before hand or what. I would assume that Dan Rather as his first question will ask about each candidates military service. Second question about how long each served in government. Third about positions in government.
Kerry will say he was in Vietnam, a senator for 19 years and a member of the senate intelligence committee. Rather, who will be impressed with the answer will try to play down Bush's response after:
Bush will say he was in the National Guard, been President for four years and(Rather waiting for the canned answer will instead hear) unlike his opponent he has shown up for work every day.
Then the fur will fly.