Strong, Presidential Candidate Beats Angry Timber Boy in Second Debate

Further evidence that Kerry won the second debate is now available. Via Political Wire:

Here's who independents thought was the winner:

Gallup: Kerry 53, Bush 37
ABC News: Kerry 44, Bush 34
Democracy Corps: Kerry 44, Bush 33

Elsewhere, the analysis is summarized thusly:

Women backed him 50 to 41. Bush rallied his base, but Kerry won over the middle.

Kerry is doing what needs to be done. He's pitching to the middle and they're supporting him.

Bush, on the other hand, continues his strategy of self-aggrandizement via willful divisiveness.