By now, everyone knows who won the first 2004 Presidential Debate on foreign policy and homeland security.
Only one man had a clear command of all his material.
Only one man had prepared deeply and comprehensively for the debate.
Only one man posed as many challenging questions as he answered.
Only one man kept resolutely to his convictions, refusing to sway with the tides of public opinion.
Only one man gave away little that could be used against him for the remainder of the campaign.
And only one man appeared Presidential, maintaining his composure in front of the American people last Thursday night.
That man was Moderator Jim Lehrer.
As for the Vice-Presidential Debate ... well, stay tuned for an abridged version of the debate -- coming Thursday!
Posted by anatole at October 7, 2004 04:52 PM