[modem went down again — I’m recording the debate, so went to start it again — hope I haven’t missed too much]
Health care. Bush wants to allow young people to take money out of social security and put it into private accounts. Kerry counters with funding gap, deficits, pay-as-you-go. Boasts about "breaking with my party."
Swears to not privatize social security. Says just that tax cut would have saved social security until 2075.
Kerry: "First and most important thing is to create jobs in America."
[I get tired of "I have a plan."]
Bush says most of the tax cuts went to low and middle-income Americans. [?]
Subject, illegal immigrants. Bush points out he was "a border governor." Advocates temporary worker card, to meet the needs of employers and protect workers. Sounds very persuasive. No amnesty. [time’s up]
Kerry talks about take-home pay, which responds to first part of Bush’s statement, but — oh, ok, now he talks about immigration. "Borders are leaking." I think he’s doing much better at seeming ‘conversational’ this time, not so stiff.
Bush says Kerry just doesn’t understand. Oh, nice low-key response from Kerry, focusing on stats — 4000 people a day are coming across our borders.
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