Here’s Jay Nordlinger, an honest, civilized guy, telling his fellow Kool-Aiders the truth:
I thought Kerry did very, very well; and I thought Bush did poorly – much worse than he is capable of doing. Listen: If I were just a normal guy – not Joe Political Junkie – I would vote for Kerry. On the basis of that debate, I would. If I were just a normal, fairly conservative, war-supporting guy: I would vote for Kerry. On the basis of that debate. And I promise you that no one wants this president reelected more than I. I think that he may want it less.
Let me phrase one more time what I wish to say: If I didn’t know anything – were a political naxeff, being introduced to the two candidates for the first time – I would vote for Kerry. Based on that infernal debate.
The trouble is: given what Bush has done these past eighteen months, and given his abilities, I’m not sure he can do better. We may have just had a man-behind-the-curtain moment. We are at war – the most dangerous war we have ever been in. And this guy is in charge?
The Dish 