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Palin does not have a grasp of the issues. It is obvious by her inability to answer any questions.

She is so rehearsed for this debate...talking "straight" to the American people?! How is that possible when she won't even answer a simple question?!

I can't stand how she gets breathy when she talks - sounds like she is talking to elementary kids.... does she think we are stupid??

nothing new, keeps changing the subject, again and again

Definitely–wasn't that her plan? She keeps trying to bring it back to a few things that she does know about.

Does this run 1.5 hrs.? So we are about halfway done?

Right now, on a scale of 1-10 (10 being best), I would give Biden a 10 and Palin a 6 or 7.

He's doing perfect...not missed a step. She's not answering the questions (4-5 times) and has also lied at least twice.

If Palin keeps sidestepping and doing 180s' to the questions asked she'll be tap dancing pretty shortly now.

Maybe she would do better On "Dancing with the Stars" she loves to Sidestep..

Sarah Palin is simply reading from a prepared script that is why she keeps going back to energy, regardless of what the question is.

Seems like any question that Palin doesn't want to answer, she starts either talking about McCain's tax cuts or energy policies... wow...

Did Palin just say that surge and counter-insurgency worked?

She's incapable of answering any question that diverts from her talking points.

But Candy – she's the Governor of Alaska. Energy capital of the country. Do you really expect her to stay on topic with the economy when she can talk about big oil? At least she did the 180 on a topic she can kind of talk to!

Palin is very good at dodging questions

hasn't that been going on since she has been on the campaign??? not unless they ask something about alaska then she does have a human answer

Obvious? Perhaps the understatement of the debate.

How can Biden debate someone who won't answer questions. You can't.

I love Fact check. She doesnt know the truth, only slogans, commercials and the lies that Mccain has spued.

So does Biden, Candy. Are you watching the same debate?

she's trying so hard to win affection by talking about her family and friends. just answer the question, lady!

This proves that Palin is way out of her league. She has yet to answer a question simply and clearly because she is programmed by the McCain group.

she's sidestepped most of the debate so far

thank you i agree 100% she has lost my vote flat out. Whats the point of the debate if u choose ur own topic to talk about
This isn't jeopardy

OMG - Did she just endorse same sex couples?

I agree. It was obvious. I'd rather have her say something sound then talk about something she doesn't know.

Ofcourse she changed the subject crushing debt was not in the script. Now why is that? Hmmm???? Out of touch perhaps?

can we please get a straight answer from her....pleeease

You hit it dead on Candy. It seems that the Palin's brain is a "bridge to nowhere."

Why isn't Gwen insisting that Sarah answer the questions?

Is she reading her answers?

Why does Palin keep talking about energy when it's not even the question.............Come on girl, even you can do better.

YOU BETCHA!!!!! Eventually she will stay on topic I think, maybe, Hopefully?

Palin should drop out... this is ridiculous! I'm a long time Republican, and while I won't vote for Obama, I won't vote for a Palin.

180? No that would be a turn around–she veered of the course altogether.

I don't know if it's me or something but as I am watching the debate it seems questions are being answered to the American People by Sen Biden, then the answers to the questions are being answered with a question then an answer by Gov Palin. Answer the questions to the American Public who will be voting and stop thinking about the soccer moms with all due respect. Because this isn't about the soccor moms who put time in for there children this is about the American People not on 1 group but I America for all

She already said it's "her" issue. The only one she knows about...even a little.

She just can't answer them.................................

What's is wrong with her? Just answer a question and if you don't know the answer, say so. At least you'll look human and not robotic.

I don't see this as a veer......energy independence is a crucial to everything...including the finicial strengths of this country.

She is doing everything to stay to the talking points she remembers.

Palin veers off course .... again and again

And this surprises no one

Thank you Candy!!! She has side stepped and give yes or no answers to all of Gwen's question. Then she presents a topic she has a script for and goes on attack!

This is her speciality. Say your speech. Pay no attention to the question.

Thats what Palin does...she invented the sidestep...

She's got about 10 responses in her armory and is pulling out the one she thinks fits best to the question being asked.

"Red? Well, I have a pink sort of answer, how's that?"

Tina Fey's going to have a field day...

Shes not too bright. Maybe back to the beauty pageant?

And that's a surprise?

I didn't think so.