Interesting summaries on several stations. It looks like Cheney didn't win points with generally well executed slams on Edwards' record, as well as Kerry's record - no one trusts him any more.
Most stations seem to be calling it for Edwards.
My take: Edwards was more likeable, Cheney won more debating points, and VP debates are about likeability. But most importantly, Cheney had such a smug attitude that it all just came across as masterful spin - so I say Cheney beat himself in this debate. He came into the debate with high negatives, and confirmed them.
Worse news for Bush: this flip-flop thing has become a joke, and that was Plan B.
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