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From the Washington Post media column:

National Review's Jay Nordlinger doesn't sugarcoat the verdict:

"Don't shoot the messenger.

"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."

More from the NR column linked above:

Bush said, "We're makin' progress" a hundred times — that seemed a little desperate. He also said "mixed messages" a hundred times — I was wishing that he would mix his message. He said, "It's hard work," or, "It's tough," a hundred times. In fact, Bush reminded me of Dan Quayle in the 1988 debate, when the Hoosier repeated a couple of talking points over and over, to some chuckles from the audience (if I recall correctly)....

Why did Bush keep requesting a special 30 seconds to say the same thing over and over?...

I hate to say it, but often Bush gave the appearance of being what his critics charge he is: callow, jejune, unserious [my emphasis]. And remember — talk about repetition! — I concede this as someone who loves the man...

Kerry's closing statement was superb — couldn't have made better use of his time.

Hey George--Real life sucks losers dry. If you wanna fuck with the eagles, you have to learn to fly.