From the Toronto Star:

...An ABC News poll of 530 people had 47 per cent suggesting Kerry had won the debate, 36 per cent saying Bush was victorious and 17 per cent suggesting a tie. But the same voters surveyed said the debate hadn't changed their minds about who they'd vote for.

Kerry argued during the debate that Bush should have spent more money guarding American seaports, airports and nuclear and chemical plants in the wake of 9/11 instead of ushering in major tax cuts that benefit the richest Americans most.

"Those aren't my values. I believe in protecting Americans first," he said.

Bush, who often leaned on his podium in a casual stance, attacked Kerry for voting against increased funds for Iraq but was met with a sharp retort.

"I made a mistake in the way I talked about the war. The president was wrong in invading Iraq. Which is worse?" Kerry said.

The Massachusetts senator opened the debate by thanking the University of Miami and moderator Jim Lehrer for hosting it and expressing condolences to the people of Florida, who have been devastated by four hurricanes since August.

Bush sometimes smirked and tightened his lips in frustration during some of Kerry's answers to Lehrer, while Kerry smiled and often shook his head while Bush spoke. ...

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