Friday, October 01, 2004
The Debate
Last night's debate between Kerry and Bush was as painful a political experience as I've had lately. I've read the comments and blogs saying it wasn't that bad, or even that Bush scored a resounding victory... but my friends, let's not deceive ourselves, lest we awaken to the words "President-elect John Kerry" on 3 November.
Kerry lied, of course he lied; he can't open his mouth without a wad of lies falling out like wriggling serpents. That doesn't mean he didn't look strong and presidential while doing it, and that's what counts. And yes, Bush responded with integrity, conviction, and truth. And he looked angry and put-upon while doing it.
And in the calculus of television campaigning, that means Kerry -- strong, presidential, nice -- beat Bush hands down.
The reasons will be debated and dissected by people far more insightful and experienced than I. I merely want to stress: Let's not kid ourselves about how it went. Kerry may not have won last night, but neither did Bush... and nothing less is even remotely acceptable.
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Kerry lied, of course he lied; he can't open his mouth without a wad of lies falling out like wriggling serpents. That doesn't mean he didn't look strong and presidential while doing it, and that's what counts. And yes, Bush responded with integrity, conviction, and truth. And he looked angry and put-upon while doing it.
And in the calculus of television campaigning, that means Kerry -- strong, presidential, nice -- beat Bush hands down.
The reasons will be debated and dissected by people far more insightful and experienced than I. I merely want to stress: Let's not kid ourselves about how it went. Kerry may not have won last night, but neither did Bush... and nothing less is even remotely acceptable.
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