Not surprising that Kerry would get some kind of bounce from the debate. W looked tired and off his game. There are two more to go.
"W looked tired and off his game "
You'd think that Mr. Bush and his handlers would realize how important this first debate was , and have him bright eyed and BUSHYTAILED ( pun sorta intended ) and ON his game , n'est pas ? Perhaps he was up all night doing his overdue homework ?