We know the following clues
- "Let me finish" when no one stopped him
- Bulge in the back
- Normandy speech prompting
- Interpreter said it is likely
However, are they enough to convict with a "clear and convincing" proof? Can we do some more digging and get more pointers, if not conclusive proof.
Here is a thought...
1. I do not think someone can keep prompting Bush without Bush getting distracted with the feed. It would lead to similar problems such as the "let me finish" incident. I think Bush would look more confused if he was disrupted while talking.
I believe their would have to be a signal from Bush to "prompter" to start talking. Has anyone seen Bush making any consistent signals which might be seen as prompting. This would normally happen when Kerry is talking, Bush is behind the podium (or on the chair). And then he either does a scowl (kidding) or touches pen to his chin, or something similar.
Unfortunately I do not have recording of the debates anymore, and can not dig this further. Pls search and update everyone if you find something interesting.
2. Other thought would be - "who will be the person to prompt". If Karl Rove, Karen Hughes etc., are all in the spin alley, or in public, who is prompting? It has to be one of the trusted guys / gals. It can't be a junior interpretor.
This is for media/bloggers who are on-site. Who are the people (high level rethugs who are totally out of vision for 90 minutes, but are known to be in the vicinity, and appear in the spin alley after the debate? Once we have a list, we can knowledgably decipher if the person is capable of prompting. They key guys to watch would be Rove, Hughes, Cheney, Jenna/Barbara but I am not sure I can make a comprehensive list.
Any other thoughts.