Thursday, October 14, 2004
Third Debate
William Saletan's take on the last night's debate: A Kerry Grand Slam. This says it all:
Kerry sounded like someone running for President of the United States, Bush sounded like someone running for President of St. Lawrence Elementary School.
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The closing statements confirmed the tide of the race. Kerry spoke like a man closing a deal. He recalled his service to his country, promised "tested, strong leadership that can calm the waters of the troubled world," and vowed to protect the nation in the tradition of FDR, JFK, and Reagan. Bush spoke like a man pleading for a second chance. He fumbled his opening sentence. He talked about the hard times we'd been through and the good things he'd do in a second term that he hadn't done in his first. He called for faith and optimism. Kerry ended with the words of a president: "Thank you, goodnight, and God bless the United States of America." Bush ended with a plea: "I'm asking for your vote. God bless you."
Kerry sounded like someone running for President of the United States, Bush sounded like someone running for President of St. Lawrence Elementary School.
