A 62-percent majority of viewers says Kerry seemed more confident and self-assured (26% say so for Bush) and 51 percent say Kerry had better command of issues and facts (37% for Bush). Forty-seven percent say Kerry seemed more personally likeable (41 % for Bush) and 49 percent say Kerry came closer to reflecting their own views on most foreign policy issues (43% for Bush). The two were nearly even on several other points, including who came across as a strong leader (47% Kerry, 44% Bush) and who had a better plan for dealing with the situation in Iraq (45% for both). Forty percent of viewers thought Kerry was too wordy and 57 percent thought Bush was too repetitive.
Via Kos. Bizarre to realize that I'm psyched about a dead heat, but I'll take what I can get! Been actually ignoring politics and news in general for the past few days, and I have to say my mood is improved. Yep, I even blew off the debate, choosing instead to watch the new DVD version of Episode IV. I guess it's like choosing NOT to watch the place kicker attempt that game-winning field goal with one second left in the Super Bowl. I hoped for the best, feared for the worst, and ultimately decided I didn't have the cojones to watch it all go down in real time. Totally happy to see/hear the ongoing positive energy on the Left as a result of Big John's performance.
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