Media Wrap-Up

Almost everyone agrees Kerry won. Tom Bevan on RCP has it right, I think- "I don't think there is any question that John Kerry helped himself with his performance tonight. Just how much, and how much it may matter in the polls is a different story altogether."

Josh Marshall blogs "If President Bush's current lead is built not upon confidence in him or his policies but in a simple belief that Kerry isn't solid enough to be president, then I think this performance could help Kerry a good deal." Exactly. If the Bush lead is really based on Kerry not being a viable alternative yet, I think Kerry helped himself a lot here.

Pundits seem to agree. Even Bill Kristol says Kerry did a good job. Flash polls show Kerry win. NBC in-studio undecided voters say Kerry wins unanimously. I read the comment thread real quick at RCP and saw no dissapointed Kerry supporters, but a fair amount of "worried" Bushies. MSNBC online poll has it 69/31 for Kerry.

So Kerry won. The important question is- di this debate make up anyone's mind. Change a vote? Too soon to tell.