He needs to act as if there is nothing to lose. Hang Kerry with Kerry's record. Repeat his words back to him. Forget answering the debate questions - go after Kerry's own words and beat him with them.
Man am I nervous!
YOU'RE NERVOUS??? I've got butterflies renting out my spare bedroom because they got crowded in my stomach! They were muttering something about wanting to stretch out on the lounge chairs! But I put my foot down when the butterflies asked for Heinz ketchup.... and told they they'd have to go hungry!