As usual, people see it (and everything else) through the tinted screen of their own perceptions (e.g., prejudices and establised biases).

That means: Bush supporters saw it as a Bush win. Kerry supporters saw it as a Kerry win. Am I surprised by this? No.

I was a bit surprised at how well Kerry came across in his general presentation. I didn't expect that. Bush seemed a bit tired, but they always do after 4 years of being president. :-) Well, except for Bill Clinton, anyway.

Bush made a little speech at the end that sounded almost biblical. I think he quite possibly believes in everything he is doing. If so, that's quite worrisome.