“Before the debate, Bush is concerned about the lectern; he’s worried about the room temperature and the lighting. Kerry is making the mistake of worrying about the issues.” –David Letterman

Late October 8^th, John Kerry was flying high.  He had just smoked George Bush in the second presidential debate and had shown America the power of his superior grasp on public policy.  His performance was steady and packed with intellectual chutzpah.  Republican and Democratic pundits alike agreed that he was clearly the “smartest” candidate.

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