"Kerry Eats Babies"? -- Prezzy Debate #3

Both Bush and Kerry supporters were behind Wolf Blitzer on CNN after the third debate. Almost all of them pre-printed and it appeared that the Kerry folks outnumberd the Bush people. However, at one point, one of the Bush supporters apparently got out their magic marker and created their own sign: “Kerry Eats Babies”. I love it when extremists go so far it’s funny.

So…the debate…eh. Kerry did a good Kerry impression and Bush played Bush quite well. I thought Kerry went too far when he equated W with Tony Soprano. Yeah, I get the “fox in charge of the henhouse” joke but I felt it was disrespectful of the office of the president. But, hey, I still tear up at Mr. Smith Goes to Washington when Jimmy Stewart waxes patriotic. But that was his only major misstep.

Bush was trying out a new voice tonight and it was very genuine and engaging but not necessarily presidential. So I think he solidified his base and may have won over a few folks as well. But that kind of undecided win would only be a soft supporter. Give the Kerry campaign some time and the momentum will probably put him over the top. Kerry, too, may have won some folks over but they, too, would be lukewarm supporters at best. This debate was a pointless draw.

Or maybe I’m wrong. Larry King announced the CNN post -debate poll with a 52-38 win for Kerry. Frankly, I don’t see how you can get a 14-point difference from tonight’s debate. Bush really connected well as a “nice guy” when speaking of his faith and his wife. But that wasn’t necessarily presidential. Kerry seemed genuine and presidential. Bush is the guy you’d invite over for a BBQ but Kerry is the guy you’d trust to lead you.