In Iowa, Debates Harden Views And Don't Change Many Minds.

Mentions views from several supporters of presidential candidates John Kerry and incumbent George W. Bush in Iowa. Consideration of the high-profile rallies staged by both candidates in Iowa due to the large number of swing-voters there; Suggestion that the presidential debates did not dramatically alter the opinions of voters regarding their support for either candidate; Difficulty encountered by Kerry regarding efforts to get voters beyond hard-line Democrats to support him; How many Bush supporters will admit that Kerry is a better debater but they still do not know what he stands for; Need for Kerry to demonstrate his personality to voters.