The left are so deep into their own propaganda that they believe Bush literally cannot put two words together, much less debate an 'intellectual' from the Senate. With expectations lowered to such a ridiculous degree, Bush can only win.
As to the election, we've got to remember what's the real key: the women's vote. Men are going increasingly GOP, women Democrat. Is Bush gonna make inroads here?
Who is the visual hearthrob? Think Bush in the flight suit, Kerry in bicycle shorts.