FIRST things first:

Round 1: Is there a link between al Qaeda and Saddam?

Cheney talks about Abu Nidal, the “relationship” with al Qaeda, and George Tenet’s 2002 testimony about a 10 year relationship between al Qaeda and Saddam, and concludes that, “We did exactly the right thing.” John Edwards comes out swinging: “You are still not being straight with the American people.” He says “we need a fresh start” to deal with “the mess in Iraq.” High rhetoric; zero specifics.

Round to Cheney