OK, I watched the debate (recorded) last night. Gore seemed uneasy when his book "Earth in the Balance" (or as Rush calls it "Earth in the Lurch") was mentioned. He desperately tried to appear moderate on issues that clearly are far-left in his book. By the way, Rush pointed out that in the book, Gore backs higher gas taxation, but in the debate Gore said he was NOT for taxation, but tax breaks for those wanting to develop new technologies. Well, which one, Mr. VP? Bush appeared much more at ease; as I heard one analyst say, appeared very "presidential." I think it's a SAD DAY in the history of our country when one of the few questions posed in a presidential debate is centered on honesty. They were both asked to comment on Gore's misuse of facts (which, in some cases, were outright lies). It's one thing to get a few details mixed up, but a more serious issue when obvious lies are spoken. Bush was very diplomatic -- he could have gone for the jugular and asked Gore specifically why he would make a comment on his mother-in-law's high prescription drug prices when he KNOWS that story came from a democratic study, not his own family. Some might argue Gore's mistakes were not gross exaggerations, but we all have to ask ourselves if this kind of behavior is excusable for a man vying for the highest office in the world.
