7:59. "I will fight tooth and nail to pass the minimum wage." Try Metamuscil, Senator.
Stephen once again proves he's the Nick Charles of live-blogging.
UPDATE:Jeff Goldstein nails it:
John Kerry: “Whatever you need, it’s yours. Need a job? You got it. Need a higher living wage? Done. Need cheap, universal healthcare? I’m your man. Need a better education? Have at it, paid in full. Relying on social security for your retirement? I’ll put it in a lock box. Tax relief? I can give you that, too. Want to lose your virginity to a teenage Mexicali hooker and a donkey? I’ll print coupons. And the best part is, every single one of my plans comes with free cole slaw and a plate of homestyle biscuits!” George Bush: “Anybody who believes this guy can deliver on even one percent of his promises deserves four years of John F’n Kerry. God bless, and good night.”
Hugh calls it: Bush=A+ Kerry=-C Schieffer=F
In keeping with his track record of eerily-accurate five-minute analyses, Polipundit gives it to Bush...and the election. ...but DJ has the best imagery of the night:
And yes, I knew George W. Bush had won this debate, when John Kerry started channeling Elmer Fudd, stumbling over his words, losing his temper as soon as Bush pointed out his record, and looking increasingly desperate. I could almost hear a voice whisper in John’s ear, “ehh, what’s up, Doc?”
Ooooo..he's a wery, wery bwad bwogger.
My fav is a Kerry classic flip-flop: Ronald Reagan "Alliance-builder" ...except for that sticky Sandinista part. Pathetic. Loser.
Flipping the channels: Man, Russert & Brokaw are so deep in the tank for Kerry they need scuba gear.
[PSST-Someone please tell Russert that the whiteboard bit is so O-V-E-R and Alan Combs that the military are first responders.]
Matthews shell-shocked. No joy in Turner-ville. Clark is way early for Halloween. Rudy merrily gloats. Dick Morris is calling James Baker "a genius". They must be high-fivin' in Chappaqua.
Geraghty sums it up nicely: "Americans live on the side of the mountain facing the sun rise, because they focus on the day that is to come instead of the day that has gone"....not exactly Noonan...but a good closer.
:::::Happy feets dancin'::::
MORE UPDATE: Jools in her inimitable style, calls it like it is...no fluff.
Ace on the stench of gay-baiting...I don't get how this helps Kerry...makes him look like a self-serving jackass. Oh.
Bill at INDC Journal sez Bush picked up Jomentum tonight...check out his thorough roundup of blogopinion.
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