Edwards looked like a cocky kid in some of the cut-aways. And he didn’t always answer the questions put to him. He spoke about Kerry when he was asked about himself and his experience, or lack of it.

Cheney. The Halliburton thing still stinks, but I can’t help liking a serious, intelligent, thoughtful man.

I’d call it a draw.

Unfortunately, or fortunately, neither of these two is at the top of the ticket in November.