People are starting to give Bush the benefit of the doubt as to last week's nightmare--thing's are stabilizing, but another bad performance will blow this thing open.
true, but a unarguable draw in this debate, then a bush womping in the third debate wouldn't be bad
Guy, Bush only has to be competent. Expectations have lowered. If he shows up better than last week, THAT will be the story. That he has improved and looks much better than he did.
Frankly, if that happens I expect there to be no 3rd debate. Bush's team will be able to say that two have been enough and all issues have been explored. This might bother a very few (mostly Dems if they are behind), but given debates have already taken place there will be no charge of him "being afraid".
He really has a low bar to jump over tonight. The race is reverting to a Bush lead and there's no reason to put the ball in the air when there is less than 30 seconds on the clock and you are ahead.
If Bush even holds his own, it's over. The only question is by how much Bush wins: 320 or 400 EVs.
Not really. His expectations has been greatly reduced. He just needs to meet or exceed expectations which after the past debate has been lowered. Heck, all he needs to do is show up after the spin given about how bad he was.