Tonight is the night.
The first Presidential Debate is scheduled for this evening at 9PM (ET) from Miami FL. There are several questions that will be answered during the telecast of the event.
Who will win?
My guess is that Bush will win. His easy going style and ability to say what he means will go a long way to winning the debate. Kerry, on the other hand, will make his answers too long, make his answers too complex, and demonstrate that he does not really understand the issue. Kerry may adopt the style he uses on the Senate floor. This will not help him.
Will the networks abide by the rules?
If yesterday's announcement has any credence, the networks will not follow the rules and show the President in the worse possible light. What are the ramifications for the networks? None.
Will the moderator follow the rules?
Unlikely. Jim Lehrer from PBS' Newshour is not known for his fairness toward Republicans or the President. In the 2000 debate, Lehrer question Bush harder than Gore. He also made the questions so long and complicated that it seemed he were one of the candidates. Yes, it will be an elite liberal media reporter crafting questions designed to trap the President.
Should you watch?
Yes, although there will be a liberal bias, it is important to hear what is being said by the candidates.
Kerry is planning an after debate rally. I hope this isn't the same debacle that Kerry held in Ohio after the Republican Convention.
+Two media watchdog groups are unimpressed with the moderators for the debates.
The left-leaning Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting says that the moderators are lightweights incapable of asking the hard questions. I think this criticism could be used all the time with the liberal press.
The Center for Media Research, a great source for this blog, says that all four moderators will demonstrate a liberal bias. Well, all four of the moderators are known for their liberal bias. So, this is not a surprise.
Media Watchdogs Unimpressed With Debate Moderators -- 09/30/2004
+Polls, polls and more polls.
Recent polls in New Jersey are beginning to show Bush inching closer and closer to Kerry. Will NJ become a red state this year.
Polls put N.J. back in play for GOP - The Washington Times: Nation/Politics - September 30, 2004
Polls in USA Today show Kerry a little closer in Ohio and Pennsylvania, but Kerry is falling far behind in Florida.
USATODAY.com
More later.
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