Media seems to be calling the debate for Kerry

First, let me offer my apologies to Fox News. As concerned as I was about Fox's camera work, they were perfectly fair, showing reaction shots of both candidates equally, in violation of the rules set out by the two campaigns. If anything, it ended up worse for Bush, who looked irritated, tired, and confused during the cutaways.

A very conservative friend said after the debate that he thinks Kerry trounced Bush. Personally, I think the debate was pretty even. If I had to give it to anyone, I'd call it slightly in Kerry's favor. Bush's body language and non-verbals were off, and he seemed tired, defensive, and irritated. More important than the debate itself is the media coverage of the debate, and so far that seems to be going for Kerry. Former Republican Congressman and MSNBC commentator Joe Scarborough called it for Kerry, and NBC's focus group of undecided voters all seemed to break in Kerry's favor (which means the Today Show quotes will probably trend in Kerry's favor). Add to all of that the fact that this is the only debate on foreign policy, and I think Kerry's still very much in this race.