I predicted yesterday and earlier that Bush would be so flabbergasted and annoyed by Kerry's lies that he would check-out of the debate and just shake his head in disgust.
Tragically, I was right. This president cares more about protecting the Presidency than he does his own political fortunes.
All is not lost, however. Kerry made some huge gaffes that will haunt him; and Bush will be much more relaxed in the town hall format.
The more I think of it, Kerry's performance seems worse and worse. He spoke clearly and was articulate and composed. BUT-- what we heard mostly was a laundry list of what is wrong and very little about what he would do to correct things. I can't see where many undecideds out there would be clear on what exactly he was saying. I just wish Mr Bush had pointed out more of Kerry's failures and vacillations, and his disastrous Senate record.
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