Albeit I'm not a koolaid drinking bushbot I think GW did well by letting Kerry rant on ommissional truths and in the split screen Kerry came off as the wise ass as he scribbled and dribbled but never scored a point. Bush had my vote going into this debate and will have it after the next two debates. Kerry gained some implied confidence that will come back to bite him as he can't handle and hold the integrity he so needs to appear presidential. He's just a pompass poodle pandering polidiot and I think the nation saw thru his self imposed validity.
The election is GW's to lose, but I think he's got the win sewed up but good !.......Stay safe !
Not to mention that Kerry had to admit to making mistakes. It was the only way he could square his conflicting statements. He tried to back Bush into a similar position, but Bush steadfastly stuck to his convictions and portrayed his clarity of vision. Glitz will fade, but steadfastness leaves a lasting impression. See what the polls say in 48 hours -- when the true impact of the debate is measurable.