WHO WON?….The post-debate polls are solidly in Kerry’s favor:

That’s by far the biggest win for Kerry of the three debates. By next week I’ll bet Kerry is 3-4 points ahead of Bush in nearly every poll.

Needless to say, this means that Karl Rove’s October Surprise will be unveiled soon. But what will it be?

Independent since 1969.

The Washington Monthly is nonprofit and reader-supported. Your tax-deductible gift pays for the reporting you just read.