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[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by Secret_Agent_Man
I think that Kerry did very well, and came across well to the viewers. Bush was _much_ better than last time. The format suited him, but who would have guessed that it suited Kerry too?

It seemed to me that Kerry handled the issue of contradictions well, and handled some of the difficult domestic policy questions well and sensitively (stem cell research and abortion rights).

Bush obviously hates being challenged though. I'm pretty sure Kerry oftem looked directly at Bush and spoke at him while answering to try to provoke a reaction. He got some. At least three times Bush practically jumped out of his chair, spoke over the moderator, and seemed angry during his 30 second extensions.

I suppose I'd give the debate to Kerry, if I had to pick. Bush may have done well enough to enable his side to claim victory, but I can't see it. The most important thing, at this point, is that the debate surely did not hurt Kerry, and probably helped -- and that's what he needs right now.

S_A_M

another take? the last time bush looked lost. this time not. the "looking lost" cost him big. does the "not lost" regain it for him? we will see.