Bush had more meat. Kerry more desert. Most people will vote based on who they think will kill more terrorists, no matter how the polls wiill fluctuate with people thinking "maybe" one way or other til then.
Get a grip. No one thinks Bush is a good talker. He looked pissed off and tired. But look at the numbers--the mass of voters think Bush the better leader. Gee, wonder who they'll vote for for their LEADER--the better leader, maybe?
Bingo!
The old form vs substance argument.
Clearly Kerry had better form.
Clearly Prez Bush was far more substantive.
Once you bite into the seeming substance of Kerry's message, it all melts away. This is much like biting into a chocolate bunny that you though was solid, but was actually only a chocolate shell with a marsh-mellow interior - nothing of substance.
I believe Bush won the debate.