[MHT]

One of Kerry's Must-Do's was to be friendly, like the kind of guy you would want to have a drink with. No one would want a drink with this guy. But that has been his only loose point. He's doing his same talking points over and over again. Vietnam, summits, coalitions, dissing the Prez.....Kerry's is getting old. W. needs to calm down, get focused, be sincere, and reassure confidence in staying the course.

However, first half is a Kerry win. Hope everyone hasn't left by now.

[killjoy]

Watching the debate is like seeing a train wreck... from the cab of both engines at the same time. Both are coming across horrible.

[Alia]

Kerry is coming across as Mr. Howell of Gilligan's Island: HOnestly! Does Kerry ever step on solid land when he's not on his "global" yacht? whew!

[varina davis]

What y'all forget is that Bush does NOT have to win the debate. He just needs to come across the way he has from 9/11. Decisive, strong, determined and fair. And that's exactly what he is doing.