[sinkspur]

That's good. The debate doesn't matter.

I'm very relieved.

[rwfromkansas]

I can breathe a big sigh.

I about lost it tonight.

But my word Dubya, you need some coaching!

[Howlin]

Is this tonight?

A real poll, not interactive?

[Kryptonite]

IT'S STILL OVER!

[VisualizeSmallerGovernment]

That's good. The debate doesn't matter.

I think the overall effect will be:

Kerry will have slightly reduced negatives and possibly slightly higher positives.

Bush's positives and negatives will not change.

Some of what Kerry said tonight will be used in GOP commercials, juxtaposed against prior statements, or put into context.

Nothing that Bush said will make it into DNC commercials.

Overall, I think Kerry was playing to win. Bush was playing to not lose. Kerry is the marginal winner of the debate in the short term. The long term effect is a wash or slight advantage to Kerry.

[Gunder]

We're all relieved. Well, all of us who are willing to admit that Bush turned in a majorly lackluster performance. I want to forget tonight ever happened.

But I'm hearing Guliani speak tomorrow, so that should cheer me up!

[af_vet_1981]

That's good. The debate doesn't matter. I'm very relieved.

Do you buy a car from every slick salesman ?

Of course the debating style of Senator Kerry does not win over the reliable substance of President Bush.