I can't wait until Thursday night.  I think Bush is absolutely going to own Kerry.   I'd like to see him bring up Kerry's voting record and resume in the Senate.

Predictions?

Bush will bring his AR game and sKerry will show up with an Airsoft.

if President Bush can "win" this debate (according to the media of course) it will be over. President Bush will take 300+ easy

With all the rules established, Bush wont be able to bring up anything that hasnt already been agreed to in advance. It will be a completely rehearsed affair...no surprises.

That being said, I think this format plays to Bush's strengths.
Kerry sounds like a blowhard everytime he opens his mouth.
He comes across as arrogant, condecending, and indecisive.
Bush speaks in terms that people can understand, and he is easy to relate to.

If Bush stays relaxed, which he probably will....he will own this debate.
There is no topic that Kerry can debate a sitting president on...a president simply has more information at his disposal. I cant see Kerry coming out of this very well.

I guess we will see what the polls say on Friday!