Why Bush will struggle Wednesday night

[Quixote1818]

I think Woody does best when he can be loud and act like he is confidant as we saw in the town hall debate. He would make a good TV evangelist! Town hall debates are a lot more theatrical and content gets lost in how loud you emphasize words. I have a feeling Bush will be loud and arrogant again because he feels he has to do that to compensate for the lack of depth and content in his answers. This may be a huge mistake Wednesday because if he is loud and arrogant in a stuffy, traditional style debate he is going to look like a fool! I think Bush is intimidated by Kerry so when he can look energetic and jump up and be loud he feels he can cover up his nervousness. He won't be able to do that Wednesday and if he does it will completely backfire! Kerry thrives in the traditional style debate and I think he will thrive on Wednesday. Kerry will have several curve balls to throw at Bush to get him off kilter. Kerry will be methodical and totally prepared. Chalk it up to 4-0 for Kerry/Edwards after Wednesday!

[ogradda]

1. he will struggle

as long as he shows up and tries to talk :)

[NMDemDist2]

2. ever see a terrier and a mastiff?

the terrier jumps up and down, spins round and round, barks loudly and generally tries to look bigger and scarier

the mastiff just stands there and looks at the shenanagins and holds his ground

remind you of anyone?

[Lex]

16. Ohhh, that's a good visual. You are right.

Nice observation.

:thumbsup:

[FARAFIELD]

3. GOOD POINTS

although 4 and zero is a bit of a stretch. I thought Edwards was totally lame and defensive, although he seemed to get a draw during the "spin" period simply because the VP is such a patholical liar. If just once Edwards would have called a LIE a LIE, i think he could have turned that debate around. oh well spilt milk, Kerry is kicking ass and thats what counts, edwards will get another shot and he will come through

[Quixote1818]

15. I based Edwards win on the following poll, Uncommitted Voters Who Watched

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/10/05/opinion/polls/main647648.shtml

WHO WON THE DEBATE?
(Uncommitted Voters Who Watched Debate)

Edwards
41%
Cheney
28%
Tie
31%

[Poiuyt]

4. Also remember the theme of this debate is domestic

Bush doesn't have a leg to stand on, though I'm sure he'll work 9/11 into his speech within the first 90 seconds.

[Moonbeam_Starlight]

6. I say 10 seconds or less. Let's start a pool! eom

[Moonbeam_Starlight]

5. I swear he's so predictable it's sad

Here's what he'll do:

1. A lot of those touching his chest with both hands, then bringing them out, palm out, as if to say "hey why don't you believe me?" gestures.

2. Slouch on the podium, slouch on the podium, slouch on the podium (bar grabbing).

3. Lean in/jut out chin when emphasizing (non)point and open eyes wide.

4. Strange smile, yet not smile thing combined with trademark smirk when talking.

5. Struggle to look disengaged when Kerry is speaking, since it's either that or look pissy and lemon-sucking.

6. Do a lot of this: "heh" "heh" "heh" "heh" "heh" "heh" when speaking.

7. When done with a non-point, look like he either farted, made a good joke or both. It's a look that is questioning, as if to say "did I do good? Was that a good one?" Do that a lot.

8. LIElielielielielielielielielielielielielielielielielielielielielielielielielielielielielielielielielielielie. Then lie some more.

9. Chuckle at inappropriate moments.

10. Try not to sweat.

11. Blustery half-sighs, scoffing sounds.

12. Blink his ass off. Then try not to blink so much and look even more deranged.

13. Camel jaw from possible amphetamine/cocaine usage.

Have I missed anything?

[donco6]

9. I think you got it all.

Oh, and start every answer with, "Well, I almost don't know where to start . . . pause."

[Old and In the Way]

11. Invariably, he'll preface his sentences, "you see, it's like this."

I see, and it's usually 180 degrees from what you declare.

[TriMetFan]

13. lol You my friend are funny.

Wednesday will be the first time in these debates I get to see live. I have had to listen to them on the radio. Thanks for the laugh.:)

[Quixote1818]

17. OMFG! You put me absolutely on the floor laughing! Pure poetry!

[Cronus Protagonist]

23. He will wink at someone in the audience, anyone

He does that at least once in every public appearance.



"So I don't worry about, and people shouldn't
worry about a draft. . . I think we're in good
shape, I really do. And, if not, we'll -- I'll address
the nation. But I don't see any need to right now."
- G. W. Bush (Source: The Whitehouse)

http://brainbuttons.com/home.asp?stashid=13

[cheshire]

7. A month ago I had no idea these debates would be so funny. I'm sure * is

not going to do much better which I'm thrilled to say amuses the hell out of me. No one deserves the humiliation more.

[Demi_Babe]

8. agreed

[TheDonkey]

10. kerry had better be ready for the wedge issues!

Aborrtion, Gay Marriage, and the Death Penalty will be used to attack him.

[Old and In the Way]

14. We'll see Elmar Gantry show up at the next debate.

He'll blame everything else on 9/11.

[Quixote1818]

18. He will be! I have complete confidance in him! Complete!

[Gloria]

12. Walking around for the town hall helped dissipate some of his tension...

Back at the podium, I think Bush will be wound up really tight and will start hanging over the podium no matter how much his handlers tell him not to. He will have to hang on to maintain his grip. If he self-consciously tries NOT to do the podium thing, that's just another distraction he'll have to deal with....

[Quixote1818]

20. I think you are right. I really think Kerry intimidates him.

[deadparrot]

19. Yup. The town hall format was his best bet, and at the absolute worst,

it was a draw for Kerry, according to most post-debate feedback. We saw how awful he did in the more formal debate on foreign policy (his supposed "specialty"). Now we're going all-out domestic. Add to that the fact that Kerry's a closer, and we're going to be okay. I was a hndwringer for one reason or another over the first three debates, but I'm feeling much more confident about this one. Not overly so, but definitely less apprehensive.

[David Dunham]

21. Kerry will beat Bush in this more formal debate format.

[A-Schwarzenegger]

22. Three words...

Sp lit screen.