Vary well said, turbodog, in both posts. I believe I said on page 2 that Kerry is your typical whore politician. Painfully obvious to all. That there remains a chance he may be President is disturbing. I cannot think of a candidate in my lifetime - maybe Dukakis - who has been less deserving, less qualified to become President.
He "won" the debate because he attacked Bush and his policies with hyperbole, malice and half-truths. IMO, his new, desperate campaign strategy borders on treasonous. He talks about how he defended America in Vietnam, but he came home and attacked America, fueling the opposition and undermining our efforts in the field. He's doing the same thing now because he wants to be President so bad he'll do or say anything - even marry for money.