Kerry sharp in debate
The first matchup between George W. Bush and Senator John Kerry was held last night at the University of Miami in Florida. While neither candidate could claim a "victory" from the debate, Senator Kerry was sharp and blunt in his criticism of President Bush.
Kerry answered Bush's comments about being resolute, saying "You can be certain, and be wrong." These and other comments seemed to draw a scowl from Bush. Kerry also blasted the war in Iraq and said he would do a better job defending the homeland. Bush offered little for his next term, agreeing mostly with Kerry's goals for nuclear proliferation but disagreeing on policy and how to get there.
Bush spent most of his time defending the invasion of Iraq and did little to answer criticism that his administration is doing nothing about Sudan. Kerry offered a better plan, saying he would provide logistics and more support to the African union so troops could be sent in. Kerry also outlined his broad plan for what he would do if he were elected President.
News coverage:
Kerry answered Bush's comments about being resolute, saying "You can be certain, and be wrong." These and other comments seemed to draw a scowl from Bush. Kerry also blasted the war in Iraq and said he would do a better job defending the homeland. Bush offered little for his next term, agreeing mostly with Kerry's goals for nuclear proliferation but disagreeing on policy and how to get there.
Bush spent most of his time defending the invasion of Iraq and did little to answer criticism that his administration is doing nothing about Sudan. Kerry offered a better plan, saying he would provide logistics and more support to the African union so troops could be sent in. Kerry also outlined his broad plan for what he would do if he were elected President.
News coverage:
- In Debate, Kerry and Bush Stand Firm for 90 Minutes (NY Times)
- Debating the first debate (CNN)
- Debate: Sharp jabs, no knockout punch (Seattle P-I)
