MID-DEBATE BLOGGING: Four years ago I remember saying something to my mom like, "I don't much care for Gore, but I think Bush is just too stupid to be president." Tonight I'm remembering that feeling. Another drubbing thus far, possibly worse than the first one. I'm now leaning farther Kerryward than ever before. I can buy a lot of what the Bush Machine puts out there, the patriotism and the fiscal conservatism. But what I'm really having trouble buying is Bush himself. I respect his post-9/11 leadership, his sacrifice, etc. I don't hate him as many people do. But I'm starting to feel sorry for him.

I'd like to vote against Whoopee Goldberg and Michael Moore and Ted Rall. But I don't know if I want to vote for George W. Bush anymore. I really don't know.