No doubt the MSM is biased. But beyond that, they DO want it to be perceived as close, even if it isn't. Think back to previous elections. Even when Clinton was winning big in 1996, it was still "close" if you listened to the media.
Bush did MUCH better. All Kerry did was attack. He never answered any questions. Bush started strong, I thought a little weak in the middle, but finished strong. It will be interesting to see how Kerry's performance plays to the masses. Because he was just an attack dog.
Kerry lost big time tonight and no matter how they spin it, it is going to deflate the hell out of Democrats and give a lot of enthusiam to Republicans.
It was momentum changer. I expect to see this in the polling data soon. (not internet polls)