the debate was just a recap of the last 12 months or so. i was disappointed with Bush this evening, though I've never given him high marks for his debating skills. iraq dominated too much of the debate. this issue has been hashed out in every campaign speech in recent memory... so i wish they would've given more attention to other international issues.
kerry's proposal for bilateral talks with NK was his achille's heel, but the president didn't jump at the opportunity. of course neither candidate sets the pace and questions for the debate... but i would have gone for the jugular on that as much as the format would allow.
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