The Voice of Reason
Doctor of Thinkology
I felt like Kerry was definitely the better speaker - no surprise there. I think it is tough for a debate that is as contrived and controlled as this one to swing many people from one position to another.
Lastly, I have to say that Bush strikes me as almost incapable of thinking on his feet. I understand that one should not rush to make judgements or be impulsive, but it seems as though Bush has to have somebody parse his statements into bite size packets for him. If there is one person that truly will win this election for the Republicans it is not Bush - it is Karl Rove - behind the scenes. In my opinion, he is a vindictive slimeball, but he is absolutely world class when it comes to knowing what buttons to push on the electorate.
TVOR
Lastly, I have to say that Bush strikes me as almost incapable of thinking on his feet. I understand that one should not rush to make judgements or be impulsive, but it seems as though Bush has to have somebody parse his statements into bite size packets for him. If there is one person that truly will win this election for the Republicans it is not Bush - it is Karl Rove - behind the scenes. In my opinion, he is a vindictive slimeball, but he is absolutely world class when it comes to knowing what buttons to push on the electorate.
TVOR