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Kerry never has lost a debate. I doubt he ever will on style points.

But, tonight Bush held his own and had Kerry on the ropes during the first half.

Bush then closed well which brought him back to even.

In a fight, the challenger has to win decisively and if not the tie goes to the one holding the title belt.

Bush won the debate by these rules.

Kerry will likely win the second debate on domestic policy. Democrats always do better of this area as that is their game.

Bush has a good chance to win decisively on the third and last debate during the open forum where the debate questions will once again turn to foreign policy and will be asked and answered in a forum that is good for Bush.

In the end, as in most recent elections, the voters will not move much. Their minds are made up or very close to it. The debates rarely sway anyone.

I don't care what these talking head idiots say. Elections do not pivot on debates.

As a Bush voter, we know this guy and we knew he would not out class Kerry. But, we also know that out here in the real world, fast talkin smart asses don't get much appreciation.

Ever!

My apologies to whoever it was on here that first mentioned Joe Lockhart saying the debate was a draw. I just read it on "The Corner", and it is on Drudge also. Apparently a C-SPAN camera caught Lockhart saying that to Mike McCurry. Of course, Lockhart's on the record position will be that it was a big Kerry win, but we now know his real thoughts.

Kerry will likely win the second debate on domestic policy. Democrats always do better of this area as that is their game.

I don't think Kerry will win the demestic debate. Bush will talk about taxes, taxes, taxes. He showed his hand tonight and Kerry will be shown to be a soft on defense big spender. No good for him.

Bush held his own and had Kerry on the ropes during the first half.

Yes, I thought Bush did great in the first half.
But then he just sort of fell apart in the second half. It was painful to watch.

I know some solid Republicans at work who think Bush's performance at the end of the debate has cost him badly in this election.

I don't care what these talking head idiots say. Elections do not pivot on debates.

After last night I wish I could believe this.

The truth is elections have turned on debates, many times. Kennedy and Nixon, Carter and Reagan, Reagan and Mondale, Hillary and Lazio are just a few examples