More great news from the NYTimes

There's a lot to be encouraged by in this poll. The gap has vanished, Bush's approval ratings have dropped again, and Kerry is clearly back in the game. After that debate, how anyone could take Bush seriously is beyond me, but perception is apparently a strange and wondrous thing... I keep thinking about certain moments, for example the strange and bizarre moment when, with no one speaking to him and with plenty of time left on the clock, Bush suddenly blurted out, "Wait, let me finish!" Apparently revealing the invisible antagonist always whispering in his ear... "Mexed missages" was another particularly rich Bushism, considering he'd only repeated the phrase at least thirty times previously. But of course it was the pained, petulant expressions on his face that were truly priceless... and somewhat rattling actually. This is our PRESIDENT? Of course I've got no love for him or his policies or the people he chooses to surround himself with and do business with. But I at least try to reassure myself that he can keep it under control. I'm no longer reassured, not in the least...