You know…Kerry just, in the post-debate mingling, gave Bush a little pat on the back. He didn't seem to touch the area where the infamous bulge has been spotted but he could have. And if there had been something there, he could have reacted in surprise, thereby telling the world that Bush had something hidden there. This could also have happened after the first two debates. I think but am not certain that all three times, family members and friends came to the stage and there was hugging and hidden device could have been exposed.
I didn't think about that in the earlier "thinking through" post but it's a big point…and one that makes me think there was nothing there. In any case, unless there's some clear photo from tonight, I think this issue may be dead. And I'm wondering why the Bush people didn't do more to debunk it.
I missed about fifteen minutes in the middle but based on what I saw, I think both men did well and probably energized those who were already inclined to vote for them. I'm not sure about undecided voters. I'm not sure why anyone would even be an undecided voter at this point and what it would take to get them to decide. Anyway, let's all sit back and see who wins the post-debate spin.