30/09/2004 1:27:56 pm
The Debate - Last Chance for John Kerry? Tonight, at 9PM local time, in the University of Miami, the first of three debates between George W Bush and John Kerry will take place. Since the Republican Convention, Bush has kept a clear lead against Kerry in all the polls. This reflects major problems for Kerry with his focus on details, shifting positions and rather unclear messages. History however teaches that much can happen in just a few days, and it is an entire month left until the election. But Kerry certainly has a huge task to try to use the debate to change the situation. Before the debate, if anyone still haven?t seen it, one can watch this very funny parodyThis land is my land. Or one could visit DebateFacts.com, where the Republicans claim to reveal Kerrys shifting positions. So who will most likely win this very important debate, probably to be seen by some 40 millions of Americans? John Kerry is an intelligent and skillful debater. But George W Bush is often underestimated, quick and humorous. I think most people will feel respect for Kerry, but believe more in Bush as a strong leader.