Kerry Questions Debates

Headline says Some Cadidates - Only Loser Kerry (Given the Most Time) Is Critical

Chris Lehane, a strategist for the campaign of Gen. Wesley K. Clark, said that any chance his newcomer candidate could get on television was of value. Mr. Sharpton's quick wit has helped him become a star of the debates — whether or not that will help him in Iowa and New Hampshire. He draws attention with memorable lines like this one about Osama bin Laden: "This guy has out more videos than a rock star, but George Bush's intelligence agencies can't find him."

Often, the candidates resort to stylistic nuance as a way to stand out. In the CNN debate, some candidates engaged in an off-camera sleeve-rolling competition during a commercial break.

Mr. Edwards, General Clark and Mr. Kucinich folded twice along the cuff. Mr. Gephardt folded his cuff in half and rolled it four times. Howard Dean rolled his sleeves up the highest.