An After Debate Mint

At the opening of the debate, Bush was clearly well rested and ready for a serious debate. On the contrary, Kerry came across as tired and not quite ready for what was about to happen. Here are the highlights:

- Bush repeatedly brought up Kerry's voting record: taxes; against the Gulf War, etc.
- Kerry was not on his game until about half way throught the debate.
- Bush was thinking, speaking slowly. He came across as firm, but not overbearing.
- Bush nails Kerry on "a plan is not a litany of complaints."
- Bush pegs the cost of Kerry's healthcare plan at 5 trillion dollars.
- Kerry unbelievably brought up Cheney's daughter again. Cheap shot.
- Bush was very genuine in his answer to the question of the role that faith plays in his life.

Overall, I am more confident in stating that Bush won this debate.

Bryan Taylor

UPDATE: Carl Cameron on Foxnews.com states that Kerry did in fact only have 5 bills that became law. Kerry agrees. Cameron claims that Kerry's 56 number is misleading.