the debate -- this is the turning point

A good summation of the debate is here:

t r u t h o u t - William Rivers Pitt | It Was a Rout:

This is what happens when you surround yourself with yes-men. John Kerry put the bricks to Bush and the last four years of his administration clearly, concisely, eloquently and with devastating effect. Bush reacted like a man who has never, ever had anyone tell him anything other than 'Good job, sir.'

Watching this debate was like scratching an itch you've had for four years. Has this all been a dream after all?? THIS is the President of the United States? The man is a disgrace, plain and simple.