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i just finished reading the transcript by msnbc (unfortunately i haven't had the opportunity to view the debate.. if anyone knows where i could download a televised copy, please let me know). on the first read through, both seemed rather strong, with bush botching the putin question. even with the grammar check, his response seemed very confused.
upon reading the second time, i began to realize that i was reading half of bush's two minute responses in under 10 seconds, and that he seemed to have the same response regardless of the question (though to his credit, he did switch themes twice).
kerry's responses read very well, and he seemed to answer every question asked with confidence. bush was the one with the most direct experience of the subject debated, and kerry made him look like he spent a lot of time on vacation. not good for the incumbant. if bush loses his composure in the town hall like he did tonight, he may be spending even more time in Texas.
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