Nothing all that exciting happened in the debates last night as far as I’m concerned. It was, however, a warning for Bush that he needs to take his opponent a little more seriously. Bush seemed unprepared and petulant last night. Kerry looked and sounded presidential. At the same time, when Bush started talking about spreading freedom and fighting terrorists, his convictions came through loud and clear. Kerry isn’t really committed to anything — and it shows — but if Bush doesn’t try to frame his ideas is a more polite and politic manner, he could lose it.
Presidential Debate #1