Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums General Common Interests Official Debate Thread - GWB vs. JFK

JaTo is correct..
The swing voter is generally (obviously, exceptions exist) less imformed about issues and more "suggestable" by a smooth talker than either parties entrenched ideolologs. Further, they are less likely to be watching all the "after debate analysis" that occurs. Its 90 minutes (probably really 60 at best) of debate and then its OVER.

Thus...style DOES count more to them than substance in these debates and why Bush's weak performance has been so damaging...and no amout of as-hoc analysis can change that.

He has 2 more chances...has to win or draw at least on both to have a shot...