Flying FuManchu
New Yorker
It was a pretty energetic debate that played to GW's strengths... Bush looked much better than last time and I believe Kerry was better this time around as well. A draw wouldn't be an unfair assessment. With that said, I think Bush got the more positive bounce from this debate. Bush didn't look like/ act like a moron (i.e. a pretty good grasp of the issues). Bush has always had that idiot boy reputation and it was reinforced by that first debate. This time around Bush came in with a little more command of things and appeared more knowledgeable. Kerry did well in that he kept the attack and was articulate as always. Just as personable. IMO the effectiveness of Bush was that he kept things relatively simple in the debate and somewhat more memorable in his gestures. I have no idea how something like his interrupting Charles Gibson would appear to the majority of people. To some it would be manly like MSNBC said or rude to others. Me, personally: I thought it was pretty funny and set the tone for a more interesting debate.
Kerry on the other hand just seemed the same. He talked about a lot of things but IMO some issues could have been distracted from b/c of the contrast in style the President had. IMO, for Kerry to do well in these debates or to get the max buzz from these debates is to be more aggressive and stay on message. If Bush comes out the same way he did tonight, then IMO Kerry won't get as huge a bump as he could.
Internet polls are funny things.... LOL
Kerry on the other hand just seemed the same. He talked about a lot of things but IMO some issues could have been distracted from b/c of the contrast in style the President had. IMO, for Kerry to do well in these debates or to get the max buzz from these debates is to be more aggressive and stay on message. If Bush comes out the same way he did tonight, then IMO Kerry won't get as huge a bump as he could.
Internet polls are funny things.... LOL
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