What do you think about the fact that Kerry overwhelmed bushtail

[burythehatchet]

he realized he had hurt him, and then chose to go easy on him. He had many chances to nail him, but he let him off the hook.

Personally, I like that trait.

[Avalux]

1. Perhaps

Kerry is pacing himself? Not too much all at once. Spread the pain over all three debates with the knockout in the third.

[burythehatchet]

2. I think you nailed it

methodical, patient, diplomatic, calm. A President, in other words.