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In today's (October 11) New York Times, legendary columnist William Safire:

"When pro-Kerry commentators solemnly pronounce Debate Round 2 to have been 'a draw' - you know George Bush won that round."

In Saturday's (October 9) Pick & Choose:

"If Paul Begala admitted that a debate was 'close,' and Josh Marshall considered it 'a draw,' then the Democrat lost. End of story."