Palin is very coachable. she memorize everything that Bush speech writer gave her. Regardless what Gwen asked her, she just kept speaking out what she has prepared like a rifle gun. Gwen asked A, Palin answered B. Gwen asked B, Palin answered B. Gwen asked C, Palin also answered B.

Maverick, Energy, Reform Washington. Maverick, Energy, Reform Washington. Maverick, Energy, Reform Washington. Maverick, Energy Reform Washington. Maverick, Energy Reform Washinton.

i am tired. Biden has a grasp of the details. i felt America is safer in his hand.

Sarah did do better than expected. She would have done better if in the beginning she would have answered the questions that were ask instead of going back to energy points. Or at least tell the listener why she kept going back to the energy topic. I'm still more comfortable with Biden. I'm happy with the vote I've already cast.

Biden a cry baby ? Get real ! when does showing ones emotion make that person not strong enough to run this USA ? Not knowing the facts is what make a person not strong enough. Sara Palin is as weak of a candidate as George Bush was eight years ago and we all see where that lead. She was running all night avoiding questions that she did not have "Prepared" answers for. What do you bet that the McCain camp keep her off the radar until the election. Palin is a joke and any one who thinks she is qualified to be Commander- in -Chief in the event that McCain kicks the bucket , is the "Punch Line"

That would be a lot funnier if both Joe and BO hadn't voted for the bridge TWICE. The second time they had the option to redirect the $$ to New Orleans and voted not to. Get all the facts, people.

Go gettim Joe! And by the way, thanks for actually answering the moderators questions.

One question, we need more troops in AfghanIstan, is that not a surge? Why put in more troops if it won't help? A surge won't work in Afghanistan according to Gen. McKieran, but we need more troops? I find this confusing.

Even though being hemmed in by this ludicrous advice to act nice and congenial towards Palin, and although Palin's performance was nothing but constant over-generalized attacks with absolutley no substane, Biden did an excelllent job sticking to the issues and answering the moderator's questions.

I just wish Biden in his closing statement would have apologized to the moderator and the American people for his opponent's refusal to answer their questions and therefore showing her disrespect for the same.

I thought both Biden and Palin did a better job than Obama or McCain. It was a pleasant surprise to see Palin speaking with confidence and authority, instead of the "I'll have to get back to ya" nonsense in her interviews. Both were willing to take some serious jabs at the other ticket without going over the top, which was great–it was a debate, not a discussion, after all.

I did notice Palin circling back to her energy platform a couple times when she was asked questions on other subjects she wasn't comfortable with. And Biden's responses to the foreign policy questions demonstrated superior knowledge of the nuances and history of the subjects covered. I noticed the five or six times Palin talked about being "maverick", the audience went cold. Hopefully their campaign noticed too, and will lay off that nonsense.

I think both did a good enough job to help their ticket, which in the end means the debate was a wash. I think Biden did a better job overall, but not enough to convert many undecided or right-leaning voters.

These people who honestly believe that Palin did better than Biden are delusional! Come on! She did better than she has in the past, but she was still very evasive whe it came to answering the questions!

Biden clear statement on John McCains healthcare plan and relating it to the ultimate bridge to nowhere was priceless. Palin is out of her league.. although she likeable with the a wink and a smile, what's next for her to show a little thigh? Get real people she's not presidential material and Joe Biden was excellent. He stuck to the issues debating her by using John McCain poor decision making over the last 8 years. We don't need a women with a wink and a smile in the white house, we need a women who knows what she is talking about and can do the job. If that was Hillary she would have been able to come back to Joe hands down. Palin was very well rehearsed and scripted to the bone, didn't answer the questions and made it clear she was not going to answer some questions. WOW! I was thinking if Palin/McCain gets into the office, I will have to find another country to live in because I can't see Palin being one heart beat away from being the President of the United States, if God forbids something happens to John McCain. NOW THAT'S A SCARY THOUGHT. Obama/Biden '08

Are you guys for real? I do not want a 'cutsie', Hockey mom as my VP! She may be great to sit down and have a six pack with but in the White House?? Thanks but no thanks! I want someone with intelligence and someone who can think on their feet without the implanted "Spin". I am sick of hearing 'Maverick'! Please say something else–be original!

She avoided answering some of the questions, she only answered the ones she was quized on during the week. She runs her mouth a lot and talks in circles. $5000. for health care is a big laugh. That's good for about six months. Guess we'll stay healthy the rest of the year.

Now temi (and everybody else), they are NOT saying that $5000 will pay for health care! That money is so that you can get good medical insurance. At this time I have good family health insurance with premiums being about $250 per month, that's $3000 per year.

The $5000 credit will cover that - MORE THAN COVERS THAT!

People, use your brain and stop expecting the media to do all the thinking for you. If you do that, they control you!!!

McCain-Palin '08
Country First
NOT Obama & Black Liberation Theology (Obama-ology)

Please…….Joe Biden is the winner, Sarah who?

Palin did better than many people expected, however these expectations were artificially low. She avoided coming across as incoherent and very poorly informed on many issues because she had been extensively tutored, likely given scripted lines to try to use, regardless of the question.

Ignoring these low expectations of many people, Palin showed again why she is not qualified to be president. She ignored too many questions, displayed little depth in understanding of most issues beyond the probable memorized lines from advisers and offered very few specific examples of how a McCain-Palin administration would "reform" the government or represent change from Bush-Cheney policies

@ Maggie: Your comment proves you can't even spell (see "lier"). As for Biden being a bully, he took the high road most of the night and left Palin alone. Besides, what do you think debates are for? You're not supposed to go up there and give the other person an ego boost. You're supposed to state your point and attack your opponent's weaknesses. It just so happens that Palin's weakness is answering questions. The entire debate consisted of her dancing around the actual questions and returning to her scripted talking points. Did she handle herself well and avoid major gaffes? Sure. Did she prove that she's worthy of the vice presidency or, if something were to happen to McCain, the presidency? Not at all. In fact, it made me wonder how she can even run Alaska with her lack of understanding about issues across the board.

Both Sen Biden and Gov Palin did their best last night. But Biden's best is in a league beyond Palin's best. Whether you are a Republican, Democrat or Independent - you can have a level of confidence in his ability that you can't with Gov Palin. I don't think that a Vice Pres candidate should resort to winking and smiling and sarcasm in a debate, especially with the tough issues facing our nation right now. It's okay to sound intelligent and thoughtful and decisive. There's no need to talk down to voters like we are children. Last night was a chance to show that you have what it takes to deal with world leaders. Winking and sarcasm won't cut it when you have to deal with leaders from Russia, Iran, Pakistan, etc.

Palin's way of speaking and answering the questions is unprofessional. Her "i'm a cute hockey mom" style of talking makes her look like an idiot. Compare her way of trying to win the public with winks and stupid smiles to the way someone like Nancy Pelosi speaks. Nancy Pelosi is direct to the point, confident, and doesn't try to win people over with cuteness. Palin is a joke all around, and needs to go back to Alaska

palin was defeated.
not only for her stupidity but just lack of competence.

sure anyone can go up there and talk about whatever you want.
palin, you NEED TO ANSWER THE QUESTION.

YOU FAILED COMPETELY.

obama 08

Biden….. that was sooooo funny, that I was on the floor rolling with laughter. Cool!!!!

Biden…. you the man!

YES

OBAMA 08

Hands down Biden won the debate last night. Palin only answered the
questions she wanted to answer. I am tired of hearing about the
hockey mom, Joe 6 pack, pitbull with lipstick raising 5 kids,PTA and
so on. This woman is in left field. I was undecided ,but now without
a doubt I am with Obama/Biden. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE A DEBATE
BETWEEN HILLARY AND PALIN. CLINTON WOULD KICK HER
BUTT. PALIN WOULD RUN CRYING>

JUST SAY NO

don't want hockey mom, joe six pack,

journalism major who can't name a single newspaper

the new energy? Maverick?

pit bull w/lipstick!

NOT LEADING THIS GREAT COUNTY

OUT OF THIS BIG MESS!!

NO WAY! NEVER!

rj, ca, just say it, you don't like Obama because he is black. Its time for people to start being honest.

Guess what rj, ca you are going to have a Black president whether you like it or not, so get over yourself.

Obama is the man for the job!

The debate last night was pathetic and disturbing, it wasn't a debate, Biden is educated in politics but one could see that he was restrained from talking down Palin to avoid pundits accusing him of having condesending view towards woman. He should feel insulted to be put in debate to proof that he is politcally smarter than a "5th grader". The debate was extremely frightening to see Palin as President. It was like she had never envisioned herself as President of the United States or intents to be President of the US. It was suppose to be a debate from the standpoint of running for the Presidency, not a campaign for the Presidential Candidates. Palin kept saying what McCain did do and what he would do. You not here to campaign, what would you do?!

Even if they give you a $5000 voucher, you still have to come up with the $5K out of your pocket. If you are making $35K, that is 1/7 of your entire income….good luck.

I thought both of them did a good job. I like Joe Biden a lot. I actually would have voted democrat this year had he won the primary. He is intelligent, and he is real. I thought palin did a pretty good job too. however, instead of always showing palins gaffes and missteps, how about showing all of bidens from last night? Do you people even realize that he flat out got it wrong on a couple of things pertaining to mccain last night? Probably not, you are so blinded for obama it is unreal. I am voting for neither party this year. I think Ron Paul is the only one who can save us from the economic crisis facing america. write him in on election day.

Sarah was totally pathetic. She has no clear idea what she is talking about. Not even a single plan what they would do except saying she did things in Alaska. She is just fit for Alaska and no where else and she needs to go back there ASAP.

This ticket of Mccain and Palin is a complete Joke.

Listening to Biden, I agree with someone's comment here, that he is as presidential as he can be. His answers are more geared towards finding solutions to the problem we have in hand (Econmomy, world standing, war).

If Sarah was a Guy, Joe would have ripped the debabe apart and would not have controlled his aggression on someone who is totally clueless on anything and everything except for Energy plan

FACT! Gov. Palin is more qualified then Obama.

Devil is in the details. Leaders who do not understand or have the capacity to get into the details are doomed to failure. If I have a choice of choosing between an A or a C student, I will always opt for the fella that took their homework and their studies seriously so that they prepare to the rigors of real life.

I just found Sarah Palin, God Bless her, way over her head on a whole lot of issues. There are thousands of very capable mayors and governors of much larger cities that are qualified to be vice-president or president. Palin is not one of them.

It's such a shame that she is running for the second highest office in the world and all she can do is repeat things that she was taught,,,Come on world she knows nothing about America our loving country,,,What are we thinkin to even insult ourselves with giving her the opportunity to even be on the ticket. WAKE UP!!!

BIDEN definitely WON the debate, he blasted and lectured Palin. Biden overshadowed her and look much more knowledgeable about all issues. Just because she "survived" doesn't mean she did well. Not at all!!! She looked like a college student. l just managed to dodge the questions, generalize and smile. She only did good giving non-answers, reciting memorized answers, and winking. Pathetic. SHE is definitely NOT PREPARED to be a VP. BIDEN will be a great VP.

It's hilarious how people see what they want to see and refuse to admit that Palin did a halfway job last night…she spoke directly to the minions that don't care that she knows nothing, had to be coached for the debate and committ her answers to memory, couldn't name ONE PUBLICATION that she reads, etc…

Talk about Obama/Biden all you like, the polls tell the story…lol

As a registered Republican from the State of Arizona I am increasingly appalled by the lack of scope, interest and education- maybe even intelligence — shown by Gov. Palin. She does not even know what an "Achilles heel" is when she started talking about all the great things she had accomplished as mayor and governor….Come on now, "gotcha" and "darn" — these are the words we want to hear from a VP?
Biden showed himself to be intelligent, thoughtful leader not being condescending but rather explaining very clearly the Obama/Biden program. Gov. Palin was full of platitudes and when off script was better than the Couric interviews but really….
Obama/Biden 08

To the person called ANYONEBUTOBAMA… What debates were you watching? You are obviously not that intelligent. When Sarah Palin was asked about BANKRUPTCY legislation changes, she spoke about her energy policy. And as for her Soccer Mom appeal, Senator Biden proved she does not have that in the bag as he proved he is a thoughtful and heartfelt single father who lost a wife and a child. With the expectation so low for Palin, the only place she had to go was up.

People like you who voted for George W. Bush are the reason this country is in such a crisis. Wake up!

Palin had a few times when she had "that DEER IN THE HEADLIGHTS LOOK" . The fact that anyone can call this a TIE shows that they had ZERO expectations and were over joyed that she did not fall flat on her face. Her canned replies and her repeazted side stepping the question asked to go on with her canned responce tell all.

This was a very civil and informative debate no matter who you are for. Both candidates showed respect for each other. That being said, now McCain will get physically back in the mix and the lies and dirt will again begin flying. I wondered why McCain picked Palin. Now I wonder why Palin agreed to run with such a lying dirty old man.

How embarrasing to have Sarah Palin as VP, we would be the laughing stock of the world. Even when she did answer a question, she had no substance to her answers at all. We have had a dim wit as a President for the past 8 years, America should learn from this, do you want another one as VP?
Folksy is not Presidential.

Hey John in Austin!

Had about 23 people over for pot luck and to watch the debate.

14 republicans, two independents and the rest Democrats.

Only two of the republicans said that they thought Palin seemed original. The other 12 said it was obvious that she has been on a mission to "cram" as if she were taking the exam of a lifetime. Everyone agreed that she seemed robotic and that if she didn't keep talking she would have forgotten what she was told to say.

Biden was the clearly more intellignet, coherent, knowledgable figure in the debate and Palin came across more like she was still on the campaign trail and trying to get elected President of the lcoal PTA!

She couldn't respond, if she did it opened her up to the flip-flop issue that McCain is getting hammered for on numerous fronts. She did the only smart thing and stayed silent. It was exactly what she needed to do. It was a much better debate than the Presidential one though, and Sen. Biden definitely came out on top and maintained his personable form as a "People's Candidate"

Tacky, she probably didn't see that one coming. NOT! With the current economic situation and the extensive bailout, does anyone really believe universal healthcare is on the horizon. I would like to know who is going to pay for this…Japan or China since they own America anyways. My opinion is the debate was a draw and meaningless, more lies and smoke screens on both sides.

Sara exceeded expectations, but still lost. I don't care what gaffes he says, Joe Biden wil be a great VP and an even better diplomat abroad. That is what we need. He will fix the relationships abroad whie Obama fixes America. Great job Dems!!!!!!!! Its about time.

I can't believe anybody thinks Palin did well. She wasn't answering questions with actual thoughts from her actual brain; she was repeating the series of talking points that she was taught to recite and which were on the cards in front of her. That's why she failed to answer many of the questions - they weren't on her cards so she'd switch to one of the prepared answers she does have.

She could never be President because it's a job that requires much more than recitation from memory. Give it up, right-wingers - your gal was obviously WAAAAAAY out of her league.

She started rambling from time to time - she'll have more interviews and fall apart all over again - just wait and see.

Great job, Biden. Palin did well as well, but with no facts to back her up. Empty words she delivered to us.

Joe Biden was excellent! with the Obama & Biden ticket

I will be able to sleep at night, Sara Palin please go home and try and clean up your house first. Your just not ready to be
Commander & Cheif to lead a Nation

Shame on you! Shame on you Mcain for picking Sara Palin.

Gwen where did you get those questions ? From Sesame Street
Oh I know you did not want to give Sara to much to make her look
anymore brainless than possible. Shame on you to Gwen !

Oh by the way I'am woman

The way the Bush economy is moving if McCain/Palin win this election, "Joe six-pack" will have to settle for one 8oz can of beer and the "Hockey Moms" will have to get back to sewing comforters for the Winter

biden did a very good job, palin did better then what I though she would, but biden points was clear and to the point, palin was talking about the samething over and over, biden was the clear winner

Yeah, Biden can throw out some good lines but the Obama/Biden ticket is proving to be more of the same party line, good old boy, policy spinners. I find the McCain/Palin ticket much more refreshing for a change in our goverment!

Biden definitely won the debate, he blasted and lectured Palin. Biden overshadowed her and look much more knowledgeable about all issues. Just because she "survived" doesn't mean she did well. Not at all!!! She looked like a college student. l just managed to dodge the questions, generalize and smile. She only did good giving non-answers, reciting memorized answers, and winking. Pathetic. SHE is definitely NOT PREPARED to be a VP.

RJ from CA, you can make up any excuse you want about not liking Obama but the ultimate reason you believe the other three are great Americans and Obama isn't is because he is a BLACK man. Be honest dude. You're behind a computer. Feel free to speak your mind. Stop lying to yourself and pretending that you really don't like him because he's not a great American. It's perfectly fine.

Palin made Biden look pointless… Biden supports McCain more than Obama, his own running mate - what a deceipt the democratic ticket is this year… Obama is a made-up entity that represents all that is bad with washington!!!! How is this election even close with all the negative publicity coming out of washington these days…

I like your fact check on the surge. The general did not say the surge wouldn't work, he said he wouldn't use the term surge. What he did say is that a longer term commitment is needed (i.e., a win and hold strategy, i.e. a surge-like strategy).

It's odd that he didn't say exactly what Biden said, but when Palin called him on it, you felt a fact check was needed, but then you chose to parse his words in such a way that did not get to the gist of words.

Hmmm.

If anyone out there thinks obama is a lair and a cheat I think you better look in mccains backyard first and then ask his first wife that question OBAMA SUPPORTER WITH EYES WIDE OPEN

Joe Biden beat her six ways to Sunday. She is not ready for Prime Time. She had no plans to speak of ( as Biden pointed out over and over) ; no responses to his accusations that John McCain wanted to deregulate health care, and she did not even seem to know the record of John McCain– her own ( senior) running mate. I particularly liked when she refused to answer questions.
Go Obama- Biden!

What is very sad, is all the people on this blog that keep insisting that Sarah Palin is VP material. Sad sad sad that your own standards are so very low. You should want whoever has the best posible minds to run this great country. Instead all you want is a fresh face. UNBELEIVABLE.

The Nightingale Sings in Berkley Square October 3rd, 2008 9:35 am ET

Biden and Obama are idiots. They voted for the Bridge to Nowhere and they voted for it twice. What kind of jerks are they.

Apparently you are behind in your reading. There was an entire bill proposed that included the bridge to nowhere, but also included many other points that were important…the bridge only being a small portion of the overall bill. Palin got the money…and kept the money for other pork spending in the state of Alaska. It was only when the "bridge to nowhere" became unpopular that Palin changed her tune.

Speak the truth or log off your bot buddy!

I had to go to the emergency room 1 month ago to drain an abcess. That visit alone is costing me over $1200. So, under the McCain-Palin healthcare system, I can go to 3 more emergency visits and pray that nothing else happens to me!!!

I am in full agreement that Palin did better than expected but expectations for her were so low, as long as she didn't trip walking on to the stage, she met expectations. Joe wsa far more informed and detailed with REAL answers!!!

McCain's "health care plan" is nonsense. Here is a man who makes false statements about government health care and participates in our government's health care, which happens to be one of the best systems I've had the pleasure of also using: The United States Military Medical Services. My son's first pediatrician was a Harvard Medical School graduate and that was in a military hospital.

So when McCain says we should keep the government out of delivering medical care because we can get a better deal in the private sector, yet sucks up his free medical benefits, I don't believe a word he says.

The United States Government has done and is capable of providing health, dental, vision and pharmaceutical care just as they are providing today to the military. It would be an easy avenue.

$5000.00 tax credit to pay for health care? Who's family deductible is less than 5 grand? So they'll hopefully cover 75% of the deductible but still leave you out to dry on the premiums (which will rise) and tax us on it. .This isn't a plan, its a nightmare!

Palin has proved again that she is a great cheerleader but not a VP!

ANYBODYBUTOBAMA - Palin wiped the floor with Biden last night, just as McCain wiped the floor with Obama last week.

ANYBODY:

Not according to the American people where polls following the debates showed Obama and Biden winning by 2 t o1 margins. Maybe in your mind Palin and McCain won the debates. But then that tells the status of your mind - empty.

It appeared that Ms. Palin was out of her league. Asking Sen. Biden if she could call him "Joe"? Seeking constitutional reform to grant more power to the VP? Blatanlty challenging the moderator on answering the questions posed? Again with the "Joe six-pack" reference? Enough! Having "mavericks" elected to high office is tantamount to giving children sharp objects. We have had 8 long, damaging years of a "mavericks". We deserve better than McCain and his folksy side kick.

Maggie….

You and the rest of the repub supporters are idiots…..

I wish there were some way that repubs could be ruled under McCain and Dems could be ruled under Obama in the same country… I would love for alll you who supported and voted for McCain to suffer greatly under his rule, instead of us smart ones to be hurt for you and others idiotic ideas

It's not about who voted for the Bridge to Nowhere. It's all about who LIED about supporting/not supporting it. Go away Siren Sarah…sing your silly song elsewhere. Phish is touring next year to shower us with proper music and I don't need your warbling nonsense ruining the news hehe

Biden is one hottie.

That being said, Biden is not at the top of ticket. Obama is, and we can't afford to have someone with so little experience be president during these tough times.

McCain is the man for the job.

Biden kicked Palin's booty in thi sdebate. She does not stand a chance next to him! Palin recited very well practiced new studies she was fed by a spoon the past few weeks. She may have held her own, but there is no substance. She smurked half the night, she was sarcastic and she repeated Mccain's line about taxes whenever she di not want to answer, or did not know how to answer a question. She is just another politician who will say whatever she has to say. Let's not fool ourselves, that's not someone who will reform Washington, Washington(Mccain) already reformed her. She lied and attacked just like Mccain.

SARAH PALIN MUST BE EXHAUSTED FROM ALL THE DEBATE REHEARSALS. SHE WAS MORE PROGRAMMED THAN A ROBOT LAST NIGHT. SHE DIDN'T ANSWER A SINGLE QUESTION THAT SHE WASN'T PREPPED FOR. SHE IS THE WORLD'S GREATEST DODGE BALL PLAYER, AND WOE TO THE MODERATER FOR NOT CALLING HER OUT ON IT, AND DEMANDING ANSWERS TO CRITICAL QUESTIONS. JOE BIDEN LET HER GET AWAY WITH HER POLITICAL LIFE LAST NIGHT AND HE SHOULD BE COMMENDED FOR IT AND SHE SHOULD BE THANKFUL.

I believe McCain has a the shills on this sight working overtime!!!!!!

Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!!!!

the obama camp needs a spot with palin speek and bush speek intermingeling mccain between the two. i felt like i was watching "Fargo II" you betcha…

This is what happened last night, Palin did not fall on her face and therefore somehow gets away with not answering numerous questions, blantantly contradicting herself a few times and throwing all women under the bus with that ridiculous, childish cutesy thing. All you people out there supporting this woman should be absolutely ashamed of yourselves for not having the ability to see past this superficial nonsense.

McCain's healthcare plan is a farce. Not only do you get taxed on the benefit, you end up getting dropped by the insurance company!!! McCain makes sure the insurance companies line their pockets while you take a long hard one where the sun don't shine!!! Horrible.

Biden was steady, on course and trustworthy, the tolerant teacher in a debate with someone who gives the impression she has a multi-personality disorder and is running for PTA president. She is in way over her head. I think it is shameful that McCain selected her and then repressed her to the point she forgot how to speak for herself. But as long as she can rattle off whatever her handlers program her to say, she should be ok. I would have preferred to have her speak her own mind, there is more there than McCain would let us see.

I'm a medical biller and $5000 wouldn't cover anything. Insurance companies are beginning to pay less back to the provider. That will ultimately lead to the patient paying more out of pocket cost, and $5000 will NOT cover it.

I find it hard to believe that anyone believes these two were being held to the same set of standards.

Palin looked pretty and didn't screw up as badly as they thought she would, so she gets an 'A?' Weird.

Joe Biden, I've been enjoying getting to know in the last months. He is uncompromising, sensitive and highly intelligent. Thanks to Joe for educating me on things I haven't understood clearly about his positions, the positions of Obama (of whom I've been skeptical), and what he has done to deserve my vote. Answering the questions, it's what I expect from a representative.

Karen of OH-IO

ok so really Americawho wants a woman one heartbeat away from the presidency that can't straight forward answer a question and she sounds like a hick when she speeks at all. Lets have someone that at least has a grasp of the American language and how to properly use it!!!!!

The McCain camp keeps attacking Obama for voting with his party 95% of the time.

They disregard the fact that, when it's the Republicans who've screwed up the country, voting Democrat party line is a GOOD THING. Obama voting with his party says he thinks they're voting the right way. That helps down-ticket Democrats. McCain claiming to be a maverick says that Republicans running for Senate or House or Governor are wrong, because he has to make himself all mavericky and set himself apart from them. It really indicates how poisonous the Republican brand is this year.

Obama will continue to put out ads with substance, McCain will try and talk about Rezko. one is ready to lead (Obama) the other is nothing more a school yard bully mad because he is going to lose (McCain)

for all your male Palin supports - you're thinking with your head and not your brains.

I thought both candidates did well. Joe Biden did make more sense with his answers. Sarah Palin sometimes looked as though she was stumped at what to say so she would go back to her comfort zone the environment…and at times that was not related to the questions.
I though Joe Biden showed great restraint with Gov. Palin egging him on but he stuck to his agenda. All in All I think Senator Biden won this debate.

Since Gov. Sarah Palin took office nearly two years ago, the state of Alaska has routinely bought commercial airline tickets for her daughters when they travel with her, a practice that raises questions about the governor's claim to being a fiscal conservative.

Everything that Caribous Barbie said last night has been Fact Checked and provden to be stone lies! America was not fooled by the fake Fargo homilies….Joe Six-pack is not amused by 4,200 dead soldiers. Go home and tell First Dude "Drill, baby, drill!" Maybe he'll satisfy you! We voters won't…

Our expectations of Sarah Palin have fallen so low, that at this point, there was really only one way she could go–up. Joe Biden had substance, he answered the questions rather than dodging them, and I truly do feel like he connected with the people. It’s a sad day for the McCain ticket when you expect the VP pick to bomb the debate before she even gets there. Kudos to Palin for cramming so well, and I look forward to her future one-on-one interviews with the press.

A noun, a verb, taxes…and a surge!

It's a sad commentary when the dumbing down of American sets the bar so low that to simply "not implode ~ or having the wherewithal to string a complete sentence together = victory?"

Fortunately, I have my sights and expectations set much higher!

Wink, wink…

Why don't you read the fact check on that…….. it is false and misleading. I believe the parallel was like saying that getting a car loan would send money to the car dealer. MORE lies and fabrication from Biden and Obama

Way to go Joe….great job!! You showed why you and Obama will be POTUS and VPOTUS!!!

Watching Palin was like watching a bad actor trying to convince everyone she can "play a role". Nothing sincere, but a whole lot of winking, grinning and spinning. I'm confindent Americans are smarter and could see right through this clown. some of the men in the media nearly fell over themselves wathing her, but the rest of us are not impressed.
It's not the time for wanna be VP's, we need real LEADERSHIP.
McCaint and Puppet Palin are pathetic.

Let this sink in, Medicare dies in John McCain's plan and it leaves thousands uninsured. It also leaves you footing a tax bill…so if you want to sum up his plan…"DON'T GET SICK!"

Seriously, I'm not heartless, however, If I have to see Joe Biden tear up one more time I'm going to scream. What is he going to do if heaven forbid he gets into the White House and we have another terrorist attack…tear up and say, "Stop it"? Be a man. My mother has buried 3 children and she can talk about them without being dramatic…..of course, she is a true Steel Magnolia. Put on your "big girl panties" Joe….enough is enough.

Today is November 5th: "Now boarding flight 962 to Anchorage. Paging customer Palin….Customer Palin? Ah, sorry only middle seats in economy left for your flight back to Alaska. Thanks for visiting. Buh-Bye"

I will say for one thing that Sarah had a lot better manners than Mccain did in his debate, he could not even stand to make eye contact with Obama, where Sarah did much better one this. I didnt care for the red neck phrases she used. Made her sound like she didnt know much. Her and Mccain no matter which way you look at it are still four more years of Bush. I think the Mccain camp is still protecting her too much, lets see now how much she goes out and campaigns on her own and how much the Mccain people will dicatate her what to say.

Too bad Palin didn't directly answer several questions-she fell back on the party line every chance she had. Does she even know what an achilles means?

How could anyone vote for McCain and Palin when all she does is ignore the questions posed to her and respond with unrelated topics.

McCain has been increasingly erratic and ineffective when faced with all the situations the country has had to deal with recently. That in itself is reason enough not to vote for the GOP ticket.

The bridge to nowhere vote was an earmark of a bill of greater importence. The only reason it was added was to get the majority of senators to vote for it. There was more then just this earmark which just proves to the world how out of touch your political system is.

You guys should adopt the commonwealth system where the leader of your country has to debate in the house of representitives, he/she also has to win a seat in a region of your country.

This should be another campaign ad!

In today's headlines:

"Subpoenas upheld in Palin trooper investigation."

McCain supporters are doing a lot of complaining and crying. Are you starting to sense defeat???

It always amazes me that people like McCain, who have had government run health care all their lives, can criticize the Democrats for wanting the same kind of coverage for everybody.

I can guarantee you that anyone McCain's age and with his health problems would NOT be able to afford McCain's health care plan. $5000??? Heck that's how much my deductible is every year. And we, as a family, are all healthy.

It is an absolute SHAME and a DISGRACE that we have people dying in this country because they don't have health care.

Biden: Intellegent, highly knowledgable, down to earth, polite=winner
Palin: Folksy, reads from que cards, sarcastic, Homecoming Queen=loser

Biden was brilliant in every aspect!!

Palin was brilliant at not answering questions… Which is understandable, if you dont know the answer, BS your way around the subject hoping the person would forget, be confused, or just give up on finding the answer

Would have been nice if Palin would have answered a single question put in front of her. Instead she did not answer the question and went to her talking points. Most of those made very little sense. And winking at the camera, Jr. High flirting in my opinion.

Obama/Biden!!!!

Biden's experience and wisdom came out clearly. He kept to the subject, was couteous but persistent in making his points. Good for Obama for choosing a partner with his knowledge and depth!

I pray nothing happen to Obama as president. I'm comfortable with Biden as VP. Sarah Palin is a loose cannon.

After being on the national scene for under 5 weeks,Sarah not only held her own ,but beat a seasoned pro on the stage.Democrats ,go jump off that bridge,do the right thing ,save the country.

On earmarks Palin sought $197 million in so-called "earmarks" for 2009. In the previous budget year, she asked for earmarks worth $256 million. Palin, in the second part of her first major interview since she joined the GOP ticket, also defended the nearly $200 million in federal pet projects she sought as Alaska governor this year even as John McCain told a television audience she had never requested them.

Joe Biden gave a wonderful VP performance but more than that he gave a clear vision for his campaign. He was able to articulate an ideology as a VP should clearly be able to do… A VP should be able to carry a resounding coherent message and Joe did that eloquently!

As for Sarah, of course her campaign made sure that expections for her were so low that all she needed to do was to keep give a theatrical performance which she has shown she can do but her words and ability to clearly articulate a vision was non-existent!

her supports will continue to support her for whatever reasons they give themselves but for any of those more intelligent people watching she clearly is unfit to be a VP!

What expectation is CNN and everyone saying that Palin met and exceeded. American are funny.. It has become so hard for us to say the simple truth.

Give an average 12th grade a week coaching and she/he will do better than Palin. The Lady read out her answers and dodged those she had no notes on. And we say she did well. Pardon me.

No wonder, America is lagging behind China and India in Education. If we accept Palin performance and say good enough to be Vice President then we deserve to have an ever ending BUSH Adminstration.

It is that simple.

Too bad Sarah wasn't quick-witted enough to point out that Joe Biden voted for the bridge to nowhere during the debate. Noone is saying that Biden and Obama don't approve of earmarks. It was Sarah Palin who built her platform on eliminating earmarks and pork barrel projects, that's why its so hypocritical. You republicans can't turn that around on Biden, he's not the one with the platform toting that earmark spending is bad, Palin is!

What's funny is that Obama and Biden each voted to fund the bridge– TWICE! The second was a vote to redirect funds from the bridge to KATRINA VICTIMS. Wake up people.

The American people ought to know by now that we should run as fast as we can in the opposite direction of any VP candidate who wants to model him or herself after Dick Cheney.

Biden won the debate. I'm already sick of the GOP pundits saying that Palin won because she didn't wet herself or burst into tears and run off-stage.

She was deceptive and manipulative and her answers travelled in nonsensical circles. We've just had eight years of that. Enough!

"Way to go Joe"

Hey Sarah—"Say it ain't so, Joe" When you can learn to speak then perhaps I'll learn to listen.

You made my choice REAL clear last night

Obama/Biden 08

Palin is an empty suit just endlessly repeating the Repubs talking points and answering questions that were not asked and resorting to meaningless platitudes and patronizing flattery.
I thought Biden missed the chance on two occasions when he could have asked her to tell us specifically how McCain differs from Bush on a number of different policies. But of course that would have been considered "bullying"
And to suggest that criticizing the Bush administration, which McCain supported so much, is "looking backwards" is just laughable but no more so than to say that McCain was talking only about workers when he referred to the "fundamentals" of the economy being strong.

The Palin McCain ticket is the poster child for the dumbing down of America! Are they stupid or do they just think we are?

It is obvious to everyone no matter how the Republician try to package her, that she is way out of her league. She has no details of the issues, and all she does is talk and talk….And the more she talks, the more America realize that she is empty. It's like taking a high school football player and sending him to play in the NFL. It will be really unfotunate for her to be vice-president of America…..She is so VAIN, so
LOST, and so CONFUSE.

Joe Biden was great last night. Sarah Palin not so much! As low as the bar was set for her as long as she didn't drool and stood upright she would be considered a winner. As a woman I find that insulting. I don't want a VP and potential President we have to grade on a curve. Your folksy shout out and winks were not enough to erase the undercurrent of stupid you exhibited in the Couric & Gribson interviews. Attack the media and regular folks who ask a question as biased those answere or non-answers were all yours. Palin's inability to take personal responsibility for her errors is not a trait I admire or want running this country.

What bothers me is some of the young people think it is so awesome that a woman is running. It is only awesome if that woman has wisdom. To simply vote for someone because they are a woman is an immature vote. Thousands of very intelligent woman could have been McCain's running mate that would have fit the bill. But it is not THIS woman.

There's a one in four change that McCain would not live thru his term and Palin would be President. Now…..that should scare the socks off anyone.

Biden answered the questions. Palin answered with prepared speeches.

Who in their right mind would vote for a ticket that can't even think for themselves???????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who are you??????????????????????????????

I guess they had to get the moment biden had.

Him supposs to be The strong man behind Obama, he failed miserably.

Now we know their are two wimps on the democratic ticket.

Not a good idea for America, The American People or the Future of America.

tax credits are a scam. My household makes 60K per year and with all the children credit we have and education credit, we do not pay much federal taxes. Can someone explain to me how we will benefit from this 5000 tax credit if we dont pay 5000 in taxes?

Joe showed that Palin doesn't hold the market on Parenting - and he's been a single parent. I thought his choke-up was clearly unscripted and a touching moment that makes Joe real and approachable to all Americans.

Just because Palin didn't trip over her moose boots climbing the stage is no measure that she won - which she clearly didn't because she side-stepped clear questions, refused (literally) to answer the moderator's questions and apparently doesn't know what an Achillies heel is, unless she was explaining McCain's plan as her Achillies heel……

Either way - Biden clearly was the winner. American people are tired of the Republicans and what they've done to our country over the last 8 years under Bush administration and that's exactly how McCain plans to run his administration.

Change? or More of the Same?

It's clear.

Sarah Palin is clueless, OBVIOUSLY DUMB, watching her last night is like listening to my grandma tells bed-time stories. Her grammar errors and constant repetition of the word also was alarming ad bored.

Palin only repeated what the McCain camp told her to repeat. She didn't know if any of the facts where true or not and got caught in those lies more that once. She is only a puppet for the McCain camp. If another 9/11 was to happen and McCain wasn't around to handle the crisis, the real question is could or would Palin know what needed to be done. I think not. She can repeat what she is told but she can not handle the job of VP or possible the President.

How about the ultimate campaign to nowhere….

Biden was 50 times better than Palin. Palin was ok, but she did not answer questions and a few times went off on a tangent.

If you love Palin…she was great…

Otherwise, Biden was presidential, answered questions, and came with facts. He knew McCains history and she had no clue.

Obama/Biden 08

The lady did well. We can go places with her, make the bold moves that America has been known to take in the past leading us to the top. While Buden may be a better stewart of wht we have, the net result would the same old ways that brought us to this. Bush can be blamed but never before America was hit in the heartland of commerce as 9/11 but the Democtrats prefer not to take into account in discussing Bush's perceived failures. Bush lied to the American people but that is not because he was a Republicant or Democrat. He lacked character and he was superficial, the texan style of appearance notwithstanding. If only Clinton had not failed to protect America and give the world a signal, who knows, they may have never been a 9/11.

It's still a no brainer….kinda like the repug ticket

Congressional Quarterly also looked at what it deemed to be "key" votes. That analysis found Obama voted with his party on 29 out of 30 votes, which came out to 97 percent of the time. For McCain, CQ said there have been 335 "key" votes over the years, and that he voted with his party on 266 of them — 79 percent of the time.

Palin did an outstanding job against one of the biggest and "baddist" bullies of DC. Her courage to stand up against this guy and not back down is what makes me know - even more now - that she and McCain have the courage that America needs right now to stop the "bad guys" - whether they're in DC, on Wall Street, sleeper cells on Main Street or terrorizing our allies. I was amuzed at how she took the lead on speaking her mind about gays/lesbians and mainly about Israel needs to stay our ally - then Joe came back - just like BO - with "yeah, yeah, me too, me too" - priceless!! Go Palin!!

Biden showed warmth and depth of knowledge. What a great negotiator he has proven himself to be–courteous and caring. Since Obama chose him to be a partner with experience and wisdom, not a draw for votes, I admire his choice.

Biden was great! Makes me like the two of them even more.

GWEN: "Do you believe the Vice President is not part of the Executive Branch?"
Sarah: "No, er, what? What does the VP do?"

Palin is supposed to perform ok, People she running for president!!!

Sounded like a rehearsed speech to me…Let's talk about energy!!!!

She did well , she came across as a cheer leader , a beauty queen or a talk show host but not as a vp candidate

Talking about the bridge to nowhere. Didn't Obama and Biden vote for the bridge to nowhere. What hyporites.

Go Joe! You made us proud by answering questions and stating the facts! Palin's… I am not going to answer the questions? Gwen should have put her in her place. Palin/McCain… they are acting uppity!

All Palin did was her stump speech. No facts. Just lies!

At the end Biden should have included… thanks but no thanks!

i pay 60 bucks a month for my company sponsered health care, i dont care if that gets taxed, that might be 20 bucks a month, HOWEVER I have about 2,000 in total a year for spending for health care. what is better? 20 bucks a month which totals 240 dollar tax or a tax break of 2,000 USD which totals about 400 Bucks. this is a tax credit for me.

ALSO, we wouldnt have the government to control it. we got the most expensive health care system in the world and NOW YOU want to add overhead to it? what a nonsense.

Rob

McCain

Biden should be at top of the ticket.
He does not look good at number 2, poopoohing Nobama.

Here we are in the last inning of the ball game, the score is tied, and every player has been used, except for one whom no one has any confidence in, and this player steps up to the plate, and everyone hung their heads, no one wants to watch. The pitcher comes up throws the first pitch, the player swings and misses, and then everyone says "oh we are doom", the pitcher throws the second pitch, and the player misses again, and everyone says "time to go home", and then the pitcher throws the third pitch, and the player hits a home run, and now everyone is in disbelief, some are "cheering", some are saying "lucky", some are saying "the player beat expectations", some are saying "this only happens once", but no one is actually saying that the "player won".

So America who really are the true winner? The one who can step up to the plate when everyone says they can't, or the one who can talk a good game. The true reality, is that in life, there will always be the "can do" and the "will do", but it will always be "can do" who will survive.

God Bless us ALL!

That was awsome when he said that, I laughed out loud, biggest smile on my face!

Sarah was outstanding last night but it really doesn't matter what she says or does. The male newscasters won't give her credit. She will be ripped apart for every little word she utters just like Clinton. The only reason Hillary is being heard now is because she has to back Obama. Hillary should have been the Democratic Candidate not Obama. If Obama knows so much, why is he now using both Clinton's? Just to get Hillary's vote, why else! Obama is a manipulating Washington politician and he will be no different than what we have had these last 4 yrs. Only thing is, you won't know what hit you!!

7 John McCain
Opposes federally mandated universal coverage. Believes competition will improve the quality of health insurance. Supports health care tax dividends for low-income Americans, medical malpractice reform, improving electronic record-keeping, expanding health savings accounts, and encouraging small businesses to band together to negotiate

temi.
You got that right!!!
Plus it'll stop employers from even OFFERING health care plans if they are taxed on them. How insane is that idea!?

Ah, the Dems are being set up by their own eagerness to show their small, mean, pettiness towards Palin. Libs are all about tolerance…until you disagree with them!! Can't believe all the people tuned in hoping to see her destroyed. A fellow American who has actually won elections and been IN CHARGE. Unlike Obama/ Biden….except for the one playground Obama was in charge of rennovating as a Chicago community organizer…it's now a crackin' ho hangout, but the swings look nice. Plenty of time for people to tune in still and see who is actually about doing things, rather than about talking. Obama/Biden are running against Bush because they can't run against McCain/Palin. News flash — Bush isn't running! Acting like McCain is Bush isn't going to work.

We need the two who are Constitutional Scholars.

No more trailer park talk. Cute? No - just plain ignorant. More wars? No - we need peace and our country back for US.

Obama/Biden '08

That debate was full of ad moments for the Obama campaign. What we did see was Palin's ability to regurgitate scripted material in an effective manner but no cognitive thoughts on her own.

The part that had me puzzled is that she was calling for additional powers for the Office of the VP. She is under an abuse of power investigation about incidents that started long before she was a VP candidate. That in itself should make people think.

I thought joe did a great job sara joe six pack I think is still sitting on that bridge to nowhere

Gwen: "So Sarah, what programs would you delay or cut due to the economic crisis"
Palin: "DoBeDoBeDo"

Palin's debate strategy: avoid answering any questions presented to her by reverting back to whatever topic she felt like talking about. In essence, this is worse than blatantly coming out and admitting she is NOT qualified for this job, NOR does she have a CLUE about her or her partner's policies. If I were Biden, I would've interrupted and say "hey, can WE debate sometime soon!?"

MCCAIN/PALIN = BRIDGE TO NOWHERE

OBAMA/BIDEN = CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN! YES WE CAN!!

Joe Excellent Job, and you won last night debate.________Palin your smile was very dishonest and you did not answer the Question on alot of what was ask. _______"Go Obama & Biden Go"

Poor, poor CNN…..all your dem pundits were just sitting there last night waiting to pounce on Palin, again…..Campbell Brown was ticked off that she couldn't….The media needs to take a lesson…try all you want to destroy Sarah Palin…YOU CAN'T DO IT. Last night she PROVED you all put out such lies and distortions about her and tried your best to underhand everything she's accomplished, She PROVED you have such bias against her and want your messiah to win. UNEDITED SARAH PALIN IS BRILLIANT…..there you go again, Joe……

PS….hey America, STOP LIVING BEYOND YOUR MEANS!!!!!

Joe Biden won the debate hands down!!!! Palin sounded like a robot…..repeating herself, not answering the questions that were actually asked of her. Her down home folksy chatter, smiles and winks are ridiculous. It made her look like she was acting and campaigning on the stump. I am very very comfortable with Joe Biden as our vp, and needless to say, if necessary our commander and chief. Send her back to Alaska.

It's too bad Biden had to treat Palin with kid gloves, or risk having people say he was picking on her. It's clear she knows very little about anything. I wish they had to talk a lot longer on each subject. It would have been fun to see Palin racing through her notes, trying to put coherent sentences together.

She's forceful, but doesn't seem to know what she's forcing. Gawd. That sounds like Palin, doesn't it?

Responding to Maggie's comment that Biden is a cry baby. Think about this Maggie. Its Christmas Eve. Your wife and thirteen month old baby girl are killed in a car accident. You two young boys may not make it. Those were the memorys that cause him an emotionaly pause. Possibly Maggie, you have never lost a loved one, or perhaps you have never loved someone that much. Either way you comment was sadly shamefull.

Good Job Joe!

I loved that he stuck to the issues and the facts, while the Governatrix tried to sound authorative with glittering generalities, fake "regular gal" inflections, winks and Bambi-eyed, beauty-pageant smiles.

I give it to her that she didn't fall flat on her face, but trying to get a rise out of the moderator by saying, "I may not answer the questions the way Joe and the moderator may want me to" is a cheap shot.

And I was offended by her referring to Sen. Obama continually as Barack, while Sen. Biden was giving her the respect of calling her "Governor."

I am not interested in a "leader" treating this campaign as some pageant or reality show that she can "game" to win. This is no game, babe, this is real life!!! Get serious or get off the stage.

BOJO '08

BIden was good , I wish he had treated her as a combatant nat as a girl.

Biden was fabulous last night. He was thoughtful, deliberative, strong, emotive and presidential–I'm proud that he is running with Barack Obama. These two definitely will deliver "change that we can believe in".

Joe Biden clearly showed who is ready to become the president if something happens to Obama during the course of his presidency. He was great in that debate.

Biden wiped the floor with Palin….she couldn't go off script to save her credibility. The debate format really saved her from a thorough demolition though–even Palin can only damage herself so much in 90 seconds.

She read very well from her 3×5 cards and from rote recital of her debate camp lessons…but I'm still left with the impression that her 'knowledge' of the issues isn't all that deep, especially when directly paired with Biden..it was a wading pool next to an ocean last night.

When an unforseen question or jab hit her, she locked up for a few seconds or frantically tried to shift the topic to energy, alaska, or her fallacious arguments on taxes.

When Hillary teared up the MSM tore into her. Nothing is being said about Biden's stunt last night. Biden, also, made 10 errors last night.

The MSM was quick to point at Palins mispronouncing of a name, yet let Biden slide when he called her Senator, or when Obama called John,Jim?

I must say I am amazed, Palin didn't fall to floor and start speaking in tongues, and we are fortunate there weren't any witches in the audience, but seriously the difference between the two was like watching Palin (a second grader) debate Kennedy…It just showed that it might be cool to say in Alaska…Joe six pack…Maverick…soccer mom…can get you some cheers but Americans would rather hear about a plan. She is kind of like Rudy G….Noun Verb 9/11…and Palin Noun Verb Alaska…She refused to answer questions, dodged questions and then even said i am not going to answer questions the way you want me to…Debates have some protocal Sarah….Republicans, you should be thankful that she didn't fall down, but look at the Maps, they are all turning blue. You might even lose Indiana.

Biden did GREAT. He was on point, clear, and real. He knows his stuff! He rightly pointed out that McCain is not the "maverick" they'd like us all to believe–at least not where it counts. Way to go Joe ! You kicked some backside.
Palin was less awful than expected, but didn't answer the questions, and certainly didn't give any plans or policies–par for the course on the McCain campaign. The winking really got on my nerves as did her mispronouciation of nuclear (was it a tribute to Bush??) and her views of expanding the power for the VP and agreement with Cheney are downright scary. She already abuses her power "up there in Alaska". Not the person I want in line behind a senile cancer-ridden old man who looks older and sicker by the day!!!!!!!

We know what's at stake in our economy and the war in Iraq. We need REAL LEADERS, NOT A DITZY CHEERLEADER!! (Save the winks, and all that cute stuff too, we Americans are not in the mood.)

Joe Biden, your were excellent, excellent, excellent. You did a great job last night. You will make a excellent VP, however, as for you know who……Mrs. Pitbull needs to go back home. Hopefully, today.