So I admit I was wrong on the first debate. I really thought that Bush would outperform Kerry. But Kerry held his own and outdid Bush. Perhaps it was a case of overconfidence on Bush's part, but I'm sure he will rectify it in the next two debates.
The VP debate I am betting will be won by Cheney. Just examine the facts. Edwards - while he was a lawyer and has argued cases in front of a jury and has six years of experience debating in the Senate - has never been in a two man debate. Cheney has this calm, assured slightly avuncular presence about him that he uses to devastating effect while debating his opponents. He took Lieberman to the cleaners in the VP debate 4 years ago and I expect him to wipe Edwards off the slate tomorrow. Its a must win for Cheney too given his boss' pathetic performance last Thursday and I think Cheney will be equal to the task. I will be listening closely for sure. Sadly I was wrong on the first debate, so there is no reason to believe I will be right this time either.
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I thought Cheney had the stronger performance in this debate. That was to be expected given Edwards leaner resume and relative inexperience. But I don't think this really makes any difference in the Presidential campaign. The Presidential debates have a bigger stake and the performance of the two candidates in the remaining debates will go a long way in deciding this election.
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