[cmccuist]

The debates aren't really debates but are more press conferences with rebutalls. Each candidate basically "answers" each question with a prepared response regardless of the text of the question.

Kerry did well against William Weld because there were 8 freakin' debates and Weld lost his concentration.

W should be able to hold it together for 90 minutes times 3 debates. Especially since the first debate is on Iraq. Also, Bush has been answering questions from the hostile press for 8 years now, where Kerry gets softballs wherever he goes.