Post debate spin counts too. We need to remember that some of the mistakes that Kerry made are going to come out and that will seal his doom.(Nuclear fuel to Iran) Bush played it like an incumbent not trying to make a big mistake. It will all work out and I know Karl Rove is licking his chops to get out and finish this campaign in style.
Just remember the Reagan/Mondale debates. Reagan, like Bush, was sometimes a slow starter. W will shine in the next debates, as Reagan did.