I thought Biden ate up Palin during the first 15-20 minutes. She really stepped up her game as she became more comfortable and came on strong near the end.
This debate was like the first presidential debate of 2008. I don't think there was any clear winner. In the first presidential debate I gave a slight edge to McCain, tonight I give a slight edge to Biden.
-I thought Biden, like usual, had a great debate. But that hasn't seemed to materialize into votes. Of course, against someone like Palin (where he has much more experience) it isn't that hard to have a good debate. I think he is a very good debater and very good speaker.
-I thought Gwen Iffil did an excellent job, though I would have liked a little more follow-ups and pressing.
-I wish things weren't so scripted. Both were. But it is so obvious it is rehearsed when you see Biden or Obama. The first answer, in both debates, they each went here's point 1, point 2, point 3, point 4.
-Palin did she her inexperience, but she didn't embarrass herself or make any huge mistakes. The main thing is she didn't hurt the ticket.
-I wonder how much either, but especially Palin, appealed to independents.
-I wish she would stop repeating these catchy lines.
-I love all these made up stories about people that Joe Biden always brings. Yeah, some guy really said "Oh Joe, I don't know how much it costs, I don't have enough to pay."
-I would really hope to Biden has a better answer defending income distribution than "Where I come from it's called fairness."
-Why was Biden smiling? He looked arrogant.
-She didn't do a very good job of counter-punching. He said something and she didn't argue it. Or she attacked him or Obama, he answered, and she didn't refute it.
-Both came across as jovial and caring. Though I can't help but think about his low giving to charity.
-She did a very good job of detailing her accomplishments and how she can build on them as vice president.
-I love all the supporters from each side. "He clearly won. She clearly won."
-She did what she needed to do. Didn't hurt herself and put some energy in the ticket.
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Yes, I agree that she is an interesting character. Both her and Cindy McCain are both very involved in charity, obviously. I think Laura Bush was an excellent first lady and I am excited to see how Mrs. Obama and Mrs. Biden conduct themselves.
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