predictions for tonight's debate

kerry is under huge pressure to deliver and show that he's not a windsurfer, flip-flopper, opportunist. sure, he was a champion debater at Yale, but I think he'll at least have a few "inarticulate" moments tonight due to nerves (running for Senate can't entirely prepare you for running for President), which the Bush campaign will pick up on and make fun of Kerry for, over and over. Which would not be fair since Bush has 100x more "inarticulate" moments. But alas, the expectations for ole georgie are sooo low anyhow. It's no longer fun to bust on Bush's grammar. A lot of editorials have said that Kerry has nothing to lose in this first debate. I disagree. Kerry has a lot to gain, but also has a lot at risk. If he doesn't clear up his stance on issues like abortion and Iraq with tabula rasa voters, he might never have another chance. Bush on the other hand, really can't lose this debate. His supporters are mostly staunchly for him. Even if he makes an egregious Bushism, it won't affect his position in the polls. This debate is Kerry's to lose or win. Meanwhile, I'm going to play bingo