I thought Kerry's speech was so-so. I heard part of it in the car on the way back home. Then watched the last bit on T.V. He was sweating and it probably meant he was putting a lot of effort into it. He seemed animated enough, but his hand gestures were totally out of tune with what he was saying. I got the feeling that he was rushing through his speech, that the 50 minutes alloted was too little. If it was, why didn't he start earlier? I know the networks had decided on just one hour of coverage, but if he had started speaking earlier, I'm sure they would have changed their minds.
I still haven't made up my mind. I like Bush, but I don't like the crowd around him, especially that pompous Vice President of his. Cheney comes across as this pope of moral arbitration and that turns me off.
I guess I will wait until after the debates to make my mind up. I remember Kerry debating Weld in the '96 Senate race and he did a good job. And back in '01 and '02 when other Democrats were hesitant to debate Bill O'Reilly on his program, I remember Kerry squaring up with him and answering his questions in a very calm, dignified and authoritative manner. Never got ruffled by O'Reilly's hectoring interviewing style. So I think he might be good in the debates with Bush.
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