Did you see last night’s presidential debate? If not (or even if you did), here’s a link to the full transcript, courtesy of the Washington Post. I caught parts of it, but will watch it in full this weekend. It’s called “homework.” 🙂
In the few pieces I caught, though, I will render this assessment: Bush was in this debate what Gore was in the 2000 debates. I remember getting so frustrated with Gore because he behaved like such a child, with his incessant sighing and eye-rolling. Just watching for less than 20 minutes last night, I saw Kerry behaving like a model diplomat and executive, while Bush visibly festered, furrowed his brow, struggled to contain his temper, etc. Kerry had the better stage presence — not that anyone expected differently. Just a thought.
More after I watch the whole thing. Did anyone listen to it on the radio, though? I’d love to know how it sounded sans the video.
Bush has just proved how bright he is without a teleprompter. Too bad he didn't have Karl Rove or Karen Hughes in his ear to tell him what to say. What a puppet he is!
Robby
P.S.- The Hawaii pictures are awesome! Go BOMBERS!!!
I thought that the debate was pretty good overall. Bush didn't pull off what people thought he could pull. He just looked mean and pissed off.