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Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
I think that part of Bush's success in his initial debates is that, given his lack of verbal dexterity in the public eye, no one really expects him to do very well. So he manages to pleasantly surprise everyone when he gets through them without too much embarassment. (I think that a lot of his gaffes are done on purpose in order to lull the public into thinking he's an idiot that they can relate to. The "Bushism" calendars and quote books that liberals pass on to one another and chuckle over I think serve to help the President's image, not hurt him, but I digress... ) I'm not quite as certain that he will get as much of a pass in these debates, though. Kerry and the Dems are already building him up as a master orator (or at least they tried to on the Daily Show a few weeks back), and they've pointed out that he's won every debate he's ever been in. I think that Gore's smugness last time around hurt considerably, and I think the approach will be totally different. I'm irritated that I have a work thing to go to on Thursday night, so I'll have to rely on Tivo instead.
Is Nader part of these debates?
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Kerry is too vulnerable in this debate.
The debates are less about substance and more about composure. Kerry never smiles, he just makes that face where he looks like he's about to take a shit. He just doesn't look comfortable. Bush is loosey goosey, almost goofey at times. But he smiles and looks in control. So even if Kerry whips him substantively, the debate will still be viewed as very close because Bush will look control.
