My post didn't mention the polls. I simply expressed my impressions of the debate. I think those impressions are pretty accurate.
Nice you have opinions. Too bad the average voter doesn't seem to agree with you.
And Kerry "WON" the debate? Gallup Poll Debate Scorecard
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CNN/Gallup poll Debate scorecard
Kerry/Bush
Expressed himself more clearly 60%/32%
Had a good understanding of the issues 41%/41%
Agreed with you more on the issues you care about 46%/49% Was more believable 45%/50%
Was more likable 41%/48%
Demonstrated he is tough enough for the job 37%/54%
Gallup Poll post 1st 2004 Election Debate
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They are. Unfortunately.