Bush and Kerry Clash Over Iraq in Debate.

Analyzes the first Presidential debate between President George W. Bush and Senator John Kerry on September 30, 2004 in Coral Gables, Florida. Key quotations from each candidate's statements; Description of each candidate's tone of voice, body language, and overall demeanor; Impact of the events of September 11, 2001, and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq on each candidate's assertions and arguments; Perceived contrast between the candidates' political platforms; Analysis of journalists and campaign aides of the significance of the debate to the Presidential campaign.