Guest,

Again, you should do more research. The Bush campaign has named James Baker to head their debate team. They are committed to debate. The only question that the Bush campaign has put forth is speculation on whether there will be 2 or 3 presidential debates. Traditionally, candidates who are leading in the polls do not want to jeopardize their momentum. At the moment, all the debates are on the schedule.

You are correct, at least I think so, when you say that Bush stands to lose more by debating Kerry.

IF Bush were to pull out of the debates he would lose MORE ground by coming off as a coward who is afraid to stand up to the challenge. He may be stupid, but he is not that stupid.