OK! So Kerry lost the first debate. Let's hope he does better in the 2nd!

[trumad]

He needs to lick his wounds, learn from his mistakes and do better.

[BootinUp]

1. Not a chance man

Bush is just to good. :D

[trumad]

5. You're right

But I'm praying hard that Dubya has a bad day.

[GeorgeBushytail]

36. Kerry lost only because * bit the head off a live bat

[Pirate Smile]

2. Do you need to go hide from this next hurricane or are you in a safe

place?

I guess we many not even have the first debate which Kerry lost because the side agreement the media is willing to sign isn't tough enough for BushCo.

Do they want Secret Service to tackle and drag away by their hair anyone who speaks an unscripted word?

[Florida_Geek]

3. what debate

[coloradodem2005]

4. There was a debate? When?

I didn't think they were until next week.

[trumad]

6. Well it's a good thing you guys missed it....

It wasn't good for JK...Bush schooled him pretty bad.

[Misunderestimator]

7. LOL... You're confusing people, man.

[trumad]

8. If I whispered sweet nothings in your ear...

I'd confuse you to baby.... ;-)

[Misunderestimator]

20. LOL... men are so confident...

;)

[gospelized]

9. yeah

i knew it was over when Bush totally justified the war and made Kerry look silly.

hopefully we'll have better luck in 2008 against Jeb. but i doubt it.

[Jackpine Radical]

28. Nah. 2008 will be Hitlery.

Jeb'll crucify her.

[Capn Sunshine]

35. Isnt using a rightwing slur against a Democratic Senator

a bit over the top? I mean, I've heard there are stealth freepers here and all, but seriously.......

[fujiyama]

41. Worry not

I think it's all in jest...

Don't you know that Klintoon is secretly destroying the Kerry campaign so that Hitlery can run in '08?

;-)

[VolcanoJen]

18. LMAO!!!

Now that's how you win the expectations game. :thumbsup:

[spanone]

45. Spanked him awful.

[wickywom]

10. Sept. 30

[noahmijo]

11. April 1st untill next year buddy

;)

[coloradodem2005]

12. What the hell are you doing? And why?

Are you messing with us?

[trumad]

15. Somebody want to step in and explain....

apparently some haven't been paying attention....

[BootinUp]

16. its a running joke here

raising the expectations for Bush and lowering them for Kerry. Remember the GOP spin from 2000?

[Jackpine Radical]

29. One of the diaries on Daily Kos pre-emptively

chastized CNN for declaring a Bush victory in the first debate.
Here: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2004/9/25/93353/4721

[BillZBubb]

13. I don't think he can do better in the 2nd. Bush* is just too likeable!

All Kerry has got is facts and workable solutions. Bush* only has to show up, he's that charming--and charm always wins over substance.

[ogradda]

14. are you trying to give me a heart attack??

i just spit coffee all down my nightie. :)

[Lex]

17. That was prety much my response too!

Trumad--you are tooo much.

[featherman]

19. From CNN : 9/30/04 - post debate commentary

"Although the President made a several minor factual errors like placing Afghanistan in South America, he was able to connect to the average voter with his likeable charm and folksy manner. The other guy came across as an elitest snob who used big words when erroneously describing the President's policies as failures. There is no doubt that the President hit this one out of the park, Bill, and there is no way that the other guy can overcome the president's commanding 15 point lead in the polls. Back to you, Wolf and Judy"

[trumad]

21. LOL...excellent....

[Sparkly]

22. From Crossfire:

Novak: Senator Kerry showed a terrible disrespect for the office of the president. It's just terrible to disrespect the Commander in Chief while we have troops in harm's way.

Begala: All he did was say Iraq's a mess. Bush called Kerry an indecisive flip-flopper who'd ban the Bible, endanger national security, and appease terrorists.

Novak: It just goes to show how important this election is. The American people want a Commander in Chief who doesn't flip-flop.

[ogradda]

23. my opinion of novak

is about the same as that of karl rove. venemous.

[Demit]

24. from the NYT:

The President, after stumbling over the step in back of the podium, recovered nicely with his answer to the question "Why do they hate our freedoms?" by pointing out crisply that OB/GYNS aren't able to practice their love with women. The moderator decided not to ask Mr. Kerry any questions because, after all, we all know he wouldn't be able to overcome charges of being a flip-flopper. The President was declared the winner because of how so many Americans would prefer him as the guy they'd like to have a beer with.

[vetwife]

25. CNN gave the debate to Bush......and they should know !

No doubt about it Bush won the debate according to political analysts.
We are so partisan we just cannot see how great Bush did !

[BootinUp]

27. Do you write for them?

That was too close to being real. :scared:

[fujiyama]

42. Did Kerry use big words

like when Gore used the word Kostunista? or whatever that Serbian president's name was? Did he name too many funny sounding world leaders' names?

Damn that Bush and his everyman quality. He really knows hows to relate with the average voter. Did you know his favorite political philosopher is Jesus? I'm sure Jesus would love killing ARabs.

/Does this really require a sarcasm tag?

[Libby2]

44. That's so close to the truth

it's scary.

[Awsi Dooger]

26. He shouldn't have mentioned Jane Fonda so frequently

Although she looked pretty good in the audience, sitting next to Teresa.

And the windsurfing outfit might have been a bit too casual and drippy.

[gardenista]

30. THIS JUST IN! Kerry has blown the 2nd debate.

He sighed and rolled his eyes once,and the camera caught it. Now everyone will vote for Bush because they feel sorry for him, and Kerry is so mean.

Plus Kerry thinks he's smarter than Bush, which means he thinks he's smarter than the voters, so this will harm him.

[CitySky]

31. New Cable Channel

has just sprung up -- plans to broadcast "The Eyeroll" on a continuous loop between now and November 2...

we're really sunk now!

[gardenista]

46. ROFL! And the sigh will be broadcast on the :08's and :14's on KCON am.

[HFishbine]

32. Isn't the second debate the one with questions from real people?

There's no way Kerry will do well in that one. Bush knows how to handle unscripted questions.

[trumad]

34. Fun for all

One of the many reasons I love DU....

[moondust]

33. Yes, he was too

_______________ to start out. Then he was a little bit too ______________. Even though he seemed to gain a little momentum toward the end he __________________ and that about wrapped it up. Well, he will get two more tries at it.

That's it from here, Wolf.

Thanks Judy.

[patdem]

37. In fact...I think if bush* shows up drunk...you know...the drinkability

factor...that would seal it for bush* ...which president would you PREFER drunk on watch....bush* or Kerry???

[deckerd]

38. dupe

self-delete

[KC21304]

39. I heard the reason Kerry lost points right off the bat

was because he lingered 2 seconds past the allotted time when he shook hands with Bush. In the 38 page debate document agreed to, both are to be seated immediately so Kerry's height advantage is not evident for more than the allowed 5 seconds.

[Moonbeam_Starlight]

40. Wait

I heard they played rave and techno music and Kerry busted a few moves and danced up in bush's face and said "you've just been SERVED" and then bush did some strange drunken waltz and said to Kerry "bring it" and then KERRY TOTALLY started breakdancing--doing the worm and the robot and shit, so the DJs switched over to some hip-hop and bush got all pissed off and Kerry danced back over in his face and said "brought it."

And then the pundits all said "My GOD, he can windsurf, he's a biker, he sails, he skis, he snowboards, AND he breakdances and knows all the latest rave moves? Is there anyhing Kerry CAN'T do???"

And bush started crying with his bottom lip out and his chin all quivering and Condaleeza came over and grabbed his head and shoved it onto her chest and started comforting him while giving Kerry a horribly dirty look. She was heard to say "momma gonna make it all right" as she led a dejected, sweaty bush off the stage.

Was it THAT one?

[Guaranteed]

43. LOL! nt

[IronLionZion]

47. Kerry got his monkey ass whipped!

Man Bush is just so well-spoken and clear. His straight-talking attitude and genuine honesty just blew me away! He owned that debate.

Let's hope Kerry does better next time. He is definitely the underdog in this race.

[gardenista]

48. It was all those extra syllibullils. Kerry was subliminably destructeded.