loving this quote:
With the first 35 minutes devoted to questions about Iraq, terrorism and Iran, Bush had an early advantage. He came across as confident and direct. And every time he says the war in Iraq was the right thing to do, you know he believes it.
Kerry's problems in that area were captured in the very first question, when an audience member asked him about charges he is "wishy-washy."
The question was like asking Kerry whether he still beats his wife. The best he could do was say no. He did that but then went on to give examples of where he has criticized laws - the Patriot Act, No Child Left Behind - that he voted for to show he is smart, not wishy-washy. To ordinary ears, turning against something you supported defines wishy-washy. In Washington, it's standard practice. But Kerry is running for President, not senator.
My bet is the polls will quickly reflect Bush's strong performance. He lost a lead of about eight points with his peevish, sourpuss appearance last week. He may not get it all back, but he has certainly gotten himself off the floor.
The rubber match, the final debate, is Wednesday. Circle the date. It will be a winner-take-all event.
what's everyone's take on the debate last night? bush did much better...NO DOUBT..still not totally himself...
but it is clear to me at least... he's debating someone who is difficult to debate because the guy is one of these smooth talking vacuum salesmen types, that always has a cum back.
you know the type, the guy when you were young who always had to get the last word,
i think bush should be proud of his record...an ignore the basta****d.
in fact during the debate last night, listening to kerry's endless, "i have a plan etc etc." i realized why you can't circumcize him..."cause there's no end to that pri*k"
over all bush probably did B +, KERRY B.
wish we could vote next tuesday and then get on with our lives...
NICK
Every time Kerry says "I've been very clear about that" or "Ive been consistant about that" (which he does often when he has been unclear and inconsistant) he loses. People who are clear and consistant don't need to tell you they are. It's like somebody telling you what an honest person they are. It simply raises suspicion.