They were both asked tough questions and since Iraq was the big question of the night, it made sense that Bush was going to see tougher ones. Kerry was asked what SPECIFICALLY he would do differently about Iraq, which was a hard question in itself cuz their ain't no answer for that.
Lehrer also gave each guy chances for extra rebuttal time, which Bush could have used more effectively if he was sharper.
Bush wasn't the best I'd seen him before.
I think Bush seemed tired..he had spent the day touring Florida's damaged areas, whereas Kerry was rested (manicure and all). It was nice that Bush cares about doing his presidential duties, but I hope he'll take it easier before his next debate.
Kerry broke the rules and got extra time to speak outside of the usual 30 second discussion period. This happened at least twice when Lehrer wanted to clarify their key points and Kerry just started all over again in detail outside of the clock. Bush maybe should have asked for equal time, but I think he chose not to because it would look too defensive.
Bush should have taken a couple days off to get some rest and relax for the debate. He was tired and it showed. Still, in all, Kerry didn't win a damn thing. He actually gave more fuel to his enemies by all the false and dumb comments he made.
NONSENSE!
Kerry SAID he had a plan, then stayed in the round corner refusing to tell us what it is!
GW answered that question at a different time:
STAY THE COURSE!