Kerry takes the horse-changing a step or two beyond funny:

Kerry told the town hall that voters shouldn't be wary of changing horses midstream when the horse is drowning. Kerry also poked fun at reports that the Bush campaign insisted that the debate podiums be set relatively far apart so Kerry's five-inch height advantage won't be so apparent.

"May I also suggest that we need a taller horse?" he said. "You can get through deeper waters that way."

"Furthermore," added Kerry, "the American people deserve a horse with nuanced positions on the issues. Like oats. If I'm eating oats, and they're bad oats, I'm not going to hang up a 'Mission Accomplished' banner, folks. I'm going to find some good oats. Because horses like oats."