"Really Hard Work"

I hate to even whisper this, but I think the President "stepped on his necktie" during the last debate. To me, he looked like he had just stepped out from an all-day staff meeting that had been "hard work." The impression I got was he expected everyone to recognize all the 'hard work" being done.

No one, with the likely exception of his wife and family, wanted President Bush to succeed as much as I did, but when the "hard work" started sounding like a mantra, I began to cringe.

A couple of humble suggestions for next time.:

1) Stand up straight and tall and look "Presidential." Don't slouch on the podium.
2) Talk like a President-in-Charge and not like a college kid phoning home.
3) Have some good material ready for those times when the clock is still running and you need to fill. A broken record doesn't play long before it's turned OFF!
4) Be pro-active and not re-active. Pin Sen. Kerry's ears back ... don't wait for him to throw a hand-grenade at you.
5) DO NOT ever assume that everyone is on your side and you can skimp on preparation.

I blame your advisors and handlers for not preparing the President better. If it happens again:

You Lose!