I am perhaps one of the most staunch, patriotic, America loving, God fearing conservative people in America and I have to say that I think the president did a TERRIBLE job in last nights debate. He stammered, He fumbled his thoughts. At times he did'nt know what to say. GWB is one piss poor public speaker. I saw many opportunities for him to drive home a winning run. This is GWB's to lose and thats just what he will do if his next two debates produce performances like that.
I have watched the debate THREE times so far since last night's airing, and you are wrong! The President was on message like a laser lighting up a target.
Most of those that are disappointed in his performance last night (wanted to see Bush launch an all out attack) do not understand who the target audience was, and exactly what the President needed to accomplish. He met EVERY goal. He won the debate. He did not get nasty, and he did not get in lurch's face... both of which would have lost him the women's vote!
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I second that. I hope Bush and his advisors look over the tapes and really take an honest assessment and come better prepared, much better prepared, at the next debate.
This one was important. It probably drew the most viewers any of the three will have. Bush didn't blow it and he didn't damage himself. But he certainly isn't sitting as well as he would be had he knocked one out of the park.
He could have fired the shot the started the quick death of the Kerry campaign, but he didn't. Now we're going to have to endure a week of the media clamoring about how resurgent Kerry is likely to be coming out of this debate, and perception sometimes being reality, that may resonante with some voters.
At the very least, those who wanted to vote for Kerry but had serious doubts probably feel better about voting for him now. In that sense, Bush lost this one.
He better improve 200% for the next two debates or we could be in for a serious horse race.
Don't be negative! The President will win the election. The American people won't elect an liberal Senator from Massachusetts in this testing times. We're winning the war on terror and the economy is going well.
GWB is one piss poor public speaker
But a Great President, I will go on his record, not how good he is as a public speaking. I will admit that Kerry looked pretty polished last night but what the heck does that have to do with his record? What do people want, a polished man or a good one?
I was disappointed too. It is interesting to see that people posted to you that you were wrong. Sure I love W and a debate doesn't make or break you, but he sounded like he usually does, half asleep.
I sadly have to echo your comments. Intelligent people will listen to the words and then Bush wins, but the general public, going with "appearance", saw a confident sKerry winning. It's a shame.