Bush is doing OK,

[Julien Sorel]

but he's starting to lose it some. Kerry is cool and statesmanlike. Which one of these two guys is the real president? You'd think it was Kerry.

[progressivebydesign]

1. Kerry just thinks so much more clear... he's so impressive.

I think Bush is getting antsy.. he's starting to smirk.

[rumguy]

2. this is a real debate

a good debate...

no doubt about it...

[SammyWinstonJack]

3. You're kidding right?

[Julien Sorel]

4. "That answer makes me want to scowl."

Thud.

[JI7]

5. the ignorant will think Bush is doing good and sadly most undecideds are

ignorant.

[Julien Sorel]

8. Don't get too down yet.

Bush's shouting is bizarre, and Kerry has clearly bested him on two exchanges.

[indie_voter]

6. Bush is insane. n/t

[Boomer]

7. Kerry definitely cool and in command...

... but Bush is in full stride as the folksy Prez, speaking clearly and without hesitation. The fact that he's spewing bullshit is less relevant -- in today's political climate -- than the demeanor with which he speaks.

I don't like his style, and never have, but it's one that works on a lot of people. I was hoping he'd have another meltdown, but he's doing MUCH better. Dammit.

[Booster]

9. Bush is doing ok compared to the last debate, but he's

not going to last through the full debate.