I noticed that Lehrer did allow Bush 30 secs to respond, even though the
rules stated it was up to Lehrer to decide if the candidates could get an
additional 30 secs. But if he gave Bush and extra 30 secs, he than allow
Kerry an additional 30 secs. to respond to Bush.

I am sure Lehrer is biased but it appeared that he was trying his best to
remain neutral, which doesn't mean that he didn't lob Kerry a few easier
balls. My opinion is he did give Kerry slightly easier questions, but
unless you asked each camp to provide the questions it is going to happen..


"Gould 0738" wrote in message
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You forget the interference of Lehrer who could easily have put in a few
questions to allow some reciprocal butt kicking.




Not so. Not at all. If you will recall, George Bush got confused about the
debate protocol at least twice, and launched into
rebuttals that he wasn't entitled to under the rules. In both cases, the
moderator allowed the president the additional time to
try and climb out of his hole. You will recall Kerry momentarily
protesting,
and then consenting to Bush's extra time with a good natured remark
something
like, "Well, I suppose it's Ok to make up new rules as we go along."

If Lehrer favored anybody, it was George Bush. I didn't notice Kerry
asking for
any extra time outside the rules.

But that sort of sums up the election doesn't it? George Bush needs some
extra
time (another four years) to try and figure out some answers. Rules be
damned.