(CNN) - Voters usually tune in to the presidential debates to hear something new from the candidates. But tonight, some viewers of the VP face-off between Joe Biden and Sarah Palin are desperately hoping to hear more of the same – word for campaign buzzword - especially from the Alaska governor.
Drinking games linked to debate-night references have become as much a presidential campaign season tradition as the debates themselves. But this year, the GOP vice presidential nominee seems to have fueled a spike in popularity for a slightly more wholesome versions of that game: Palin Bingo.
The squares in these games are filled with ubiquitous phrases that make regular appearances in Palin’s stump speech, including “Hockey Mom,” “Maverick” and “Moose.” One version challenges players to earn extra points by scoring a “Media Black-out” – filling in all the spaces on their card.
Of course, both candidates have fallen back on familiar language since being named to their parties’ presidential tickets: Sarah Palin may have inspired the lion’s share of debate bingo games floating around the Web this week, but bingo is bi-partisan, and Joe Biden hasn’t escaped his own tribute - versions that feature words associated with the Delaware senator (Sample option: his commuting mainstay, “Amtrak”) have also been downloaded by eager debate-watchers.
For those who don’t mind an election-season hangover, there are always the more typical versions of the game: every time you hear “Scranton,” take a swig.
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a question that comes to mind is , how malleable sarah must be for dick cheney and his big oil big buiseness buddies. that she was picked. also where is cheney and what new secret deals he is making that we will pay for later
I don't want a "Hockey Mom!" I want a vice president, and someone who doesn't have to fly her family and her nanny everywhere she goes!
It has been said, some fear change and thus speek out against it. Other’s accept change and look for new opportunities. Liberal’s espouses CHANGE, but when it comes to real change or something different, such as Palin! Liberal’s come apart at the seams?? Just look at Liberal Blog’s. Are Liberal's Proud of what you say to the world???
Has team McCain declared Sarah the winner yet?
If Nancy Pelosi can ask for 197 million to be included in the bail out package. Gov. Palin will get my vote no matter what happens in the debates tonight. She is the only person in this race with integrity.