President George W. Bush and Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry acknowledge the crowd at the beginning of the debate, which focused on domestic issues. (Mario Tama / Getty Images)
President George W. Bush and Sen. John Kerry shake hands before the start of 90-minute debate on the campus of Arizona State University. (Joe Raedle / Getty Images)
Everything is a gift from the Almighty, Sen. John F. Kerry said as the two reflected on how faith influences their politics. (Ron Edmonds / AP)
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Prayer and religion sustain me, said President Bush. I receive calmness in the storms of the presidency. (Ron Edmonds / AP)
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry makes a point. (Kevork Djansezian / AP)
President Bush acknowledges his opponent during the third and final presidential debate in Tempe, Ariz. (Matt York / AP)
Teresa Heinz Kerry, right, sits with actor Michael J. Fox and John Kerry’s daughter, Vanessa, prior to the start of the debate. (Gerald Herbert / AP)
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First Lady Laura Bush sits with her daughters, Barbara, left, and Jenna, prior to the start of the debate. (Gerald Herbert / AP)
Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry gestures toward the president as he answers a question. (Ron Edmonds / AP)
President Bush responds to a question posed by moderator Bob Schieffer of CBS News. (Ron Edmonds / AP)
Sen. John Kerry makes a point during the debate as President George W. Bush and moderator Bob Schieffer of CBS News listen. (Ron Edmonds / AP)
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The candidates shake hands at the conclusion of Wednesday’s 90-minute debate, the last of three scheduled before the November 2 election. (Joe Raedle / Getty Images)
President Bush leaves the stage with First Lady Laura Bush and their daughters, Barbara and Jenna, at the end of the final debate. (Gerald Herbert / AP)
John Kerry stands with his wife, Teresa Heinz Kerry, far left, and his daughters, Vanessa and Alexandra, after the debate. (Kevork Djansezian / AP)