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Tom Oliphant of the Boston Globe, who before the third debate opined that Bush had an easier job, saw the debate as a clear Kerry win and Bush loss.

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As for the "mystery," we note that in the past hour or so, US forces began a significant attack on Fallaja.
And also in Iraq, the Green Zone in Baghdad was penetrated, with two Americans killed (Defense Department people).