2004 presidential debate 1. who won and why

<Tab/>The 90 minute debate, Thursday night, focused almost entirely on the War in Iraq, what Bush's justifications were, and what Kerry felt he could do better.<Tab/> <Tab/>George Bush felt rather arrogant about the fact that he "knows how to lead" and that Americans know where he stands and know what he believes and that he is very proud that 10 million Iraqis …showed first 75 words of 572 total…

…showed last 75 words of 572 total…failed to admit he did anything wrong, his repetitiveness of facts, and uneasiness while Kerry was speaking were all factors which led him to falter. Kerry, on the other hand, admitted he had made some mistakes when referring to things in Iraq, promised to spend more money domestically, and had ideas to solve problems in America first, were well-liked by Americans and helped him coast down victory lane in the first of three presidential debates.