I've heard both Bush and Kerry speak when they visited locally in the past few months. Neither of them have been impressive or made any true commitments in the speeches I heard. So, I'm really hoping that the debates will bring about some candid questions and honest responses.

TonyB06, that's great what you all are doing up in the Land of Cleves:) i'll miss the debate live (i'll be at step practice) so
i'll have to catch the tape and call the folks for details. i'll be checking this page to get comments from the peanut gallery:D

So will the debates be televised?

HAYLE YESSSSSSS!
LOL

Just pick a channel....ANY channel. 90 minutes! LOL

ETA this email I was sent a few minutes ago: (strictly fyi)

Tonight, don't let George Bush's henchmen steal another victory. We need your online help immediately after the debate, so save this email, print it out, and have it ready with you as you watch the first Presidential debate tonight.

We all know what happened in 2000. Al Gore won the first debate on the issues, but Republicans stole the post-debate spin. We are not going to let that happen again, and you will play a big role.

Immediately after the debate, we need you to do three things: vote in online polls, write a letter to the editor, and call in to talk radio programs. Your 10 minutes of activism following the debate can make the difference.

Vote
National and local news organizations will be conducting online polls during and after the debate asking for readers' opinions. Look for online polls at these national news websites, and make sure to vote in every one of them:

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USA Today: http://www.usatoday.com/
And be sure to check the websites of your local newspapers and TV stations for online polls. It is crucial that you do this in the minutes immediately following the debate.

Write
Immediately after the debate, go online and write a letter to the editor of your local paper. If you feel John Kerry commanded the debate and had a clear plan for fixing the mess in Iraq, put it in your letter. If you feel George Bush dodged tough questions on Iraq and didn't level with voters, put it in your letter.

With just a few clicks, you can write your letter at our online media center:

http://www.democrats.org/media/

Call
Do you listen to national or local call-in shows on the radio? How about on TV? Call them and let them know what you thought of John Kerry's plan to keep America secure and George Bush's continuing refusal to admit the truth about his record.

Here are some national shows to get you started. (All times are Eastern.)

Air America (all day): 646-274-2346
Alan Colmes (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.): 212-301-5900
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Bev Smith (7 p.m. to 10 p.m.): 412-325-4197
Doug Stephen (5 a.m. 10 a.m.): 1-800-510-8255
Find shows in your area on our media website:

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Your actions immediately after the debate tonight can help John Kerry win on November 2. Make your voice heard!

Don't forget to visit our 2004 Debate Center before, during, and after the debate for important information, including questions Bush must answer, a Bush/Kerry contrast on keeping America safe, and Bush Debate Bingo, a game you can play with friends during the debate.

http://www.democrats.org/debates/

It will be interesting to see how Bush will do without speechwriters.

ETA: I find it hilarious that the most powerful man in the free world can't stop stuttering and saying uhhhh. I feel so safe now...with such a strong leader and all. :rolleyes:

When they do the split screen when Kerry is talking..please notice Bush facial expressions...they are cracking me up!!! But enough of the war can we please move on to domestic issues???

So far Kerry is looking good in the debate

Man this Debate is SO good!!!!!
 

Oh My GOD,......BUSH IS GETTING HIS *fill in the blank* KICKED

Yes, I agree with you, have I noticed the facial expressions of Bush when Kerry is talking.....Man, I was getting kind of Worried before this debate because I really thought Bush was going to LAY into Kerry. BOY WAS I WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kerry will DEF win this DEBATE, NO doubt about it

yeah, I think Kerry got him on this one. Even the commentators on Fox gave him a thumbs up.

DUMBYA's body language said soooooooo much last night. I thought he was going to go over there to kick Kerry's you know what.

I bet Dubya's camp will coach him on what not to do as it relates to his body language.

He was too defensive. I guess the only thing he will continue to say throughout this campaign is that Kerry flip flops...OKAY IT'S BEEN SAID...MOVE ON! :p

Did anyone else note that Kerry appeared to be taking notes or something (my bestfriend and I were watching it and I said he was playing tic tac toe and just won, at one point)?? Bush seemed to be flustered. It was my opinion that Bush seemed to be spouting rhetoric but couldnt back up why he was saying it, hence the defensive gestures..

Yeah Bush's facial expressions were priceless. My favorite quote from Bush was...."You know my thoughts on N. Korea!" He didn't even bother to go into detail on that issue, lol. Kerry was strong, but he sounded a little bit too rehearsed, especially towards the end.

Kerry stomped a mud through Bush! LOL!

My huz and I were all ghetto and loud talkin' bout "Get em' Kerry!"
Our neighbors probably thought that we were watching boxing.

Bush looked completely lost and caught off guard and then angry. Almost like he wasn't expecting Kerry to come at him like that. He should have came prepared for a battle not a game of tiddly winks.

Not tiddly winks. rotflol!! But Bush was not prepared. Kerry really did have him on the ropes for the entire debate.

according to BlackAmericaweb.com, Kerry receive a lot of help from Blacks. a team comprised of Vernon Jordan, Black speechwriters, etc. got him ready for last night's debate. based on the reviews, they'll be w/him and probably Edwards for the upcoming debates.
if anyone is going to the Circle City Classic in Indy, i'll be the AKA sportin' the Kerry/Edwards "t" proudly:D

I nearly fell out of my seat when Kerry Quoted "ole man Bush" from his book as to why he only had troops going so far in Iraq years ago. :o