Sarah Palin was fantastic – as I fully expected. Here's my fave:

"SAY IT AIN'T SO, JOE!" Soooooooooo perfect!

Joe Biden is a good guy but same old same old. Sorry. Typical of the DO NOTHING CONGRESS.

Our MAVERICKS will go to Washington, courtesy of the voters – not the NEWBIE and the OLDIE.

Let's put it this way: Sarah Palin has more experience than Obama and she's not the one running for President.

Hillary, it's too bad your own party dissed you and played the racism card. As a Repub, I even started feeling bad for you and Bill watching you get torn apart by the media and Dems.

from the "show me" state

Palin did not answer many questions, she just followed her own program, i.e. her "programmed "answers. America needs a V.P. that can think without being prompted and make sense. Sara did not come off as V.P. material. Yeah! Joe, you were great and God Bless America.

Obama/Biden in "08

I find it strange that people thought Sarah Palin did reasonably well. Were they literally expecting her to break down and cry? That is silly. Of course she did not do that.
What happened is that she memorized a script. And she used a minimal amount of improvisational skill to turn every question back to the script, at one point early on in the debate practically admitting that is what she was doing (when she said that she may not answer as they want her to). In fairness, this small task may have been slightly beyond what George Bush could have done. But it is still no feat at all. She is not ready.

I have to agreed with you Hillary. Biden stated facts and he is very experience. Sarah Palin is not qualified to run this country if something should happen to John McCain who is too old and out of touch. Sarah scares me.

Falks we are selecting a experiance team to lead us not somebody learning in 3 days to read answers from her note book given by somebody.
And how stupid it is that for her to perform in debate bar is set low who set this bar can some body explain?

Last night I watched debate and commentary at other TV stations
ABS,NBC, CBS and noticed more professional aproach in comentaries than CNN.While others do best to avoid being bias CNN is doing opposite.Isn't TV to be informative and truthfull to it's audience??
All you see on CNN how they orginized great team to go after Sarah Palin even sent bunch of investigators to Alaska in order to dig anything possible, shame on you all as you lost journalistic dignity and ethics.

The new Sarah Palin speak has me energized. After watching the debate last night, I've decided to start sending emails with the new Palin speak.

So here goes: I can see her now, sitting down with the head of some country:

"Well, doggone it, Mr. Premiere, we can't be havin' ya goin' into other countries like that. After all, we have an energy thought to our friends in the Dominican Republic and, heck, our allies, God Bless 'em, might need our prayers to continue soccer games given what is this world as McCain and I continue to be; I mean, with the soldiers and Iraq and everything the tolerance which I have can only pay for the pipeline in Alaska if the United States, the closest country to see Russia from can keep us on Main Street and their interests"

Make up your own, it's fun, and it is sooooo easy!

Kind of weak, but she's getting there.

Biden won! It is clear to anyone who watched the debate. I think low expectations have made people excuse her run-on non-answers (the line where she said no child left behind twice comes to mind). This is really simple…..
Palin is not qualified. If she ever became president, it would be another Grant, Ford, GwB type presidency. A presidency run by a committee and group that you did not elect that is pushing policies that help special interests with Palin as its public face.

How can anyone vote for that?, especially now.

Sarah Palin is indeed scary. She is running on empty, and seems so much like the characters in the movie "The Stepford Wives". I heard Pat Buchanan say she did well, she was attractive etc. Who cares about that last part except someone who's only watching the outside personna of a person, her body, but not her mind. You had better watch what she is saying at all times. She was well rehearsed, and I do mean that, and so repetitive. Over and over she kept mentioning the word "executive". Be on guard.

Nothing matters anymore. Peoples devotion goes beyond rationality. Whoever they choose can suck crap through a straw and their constituents will spin it positively. We're acting like Sunnis, Shias, and Kurds, and it's really sad.

ONE NATION

What is with those "winks" good god, that even looked rehearsed..I have a problem with her wanting to increase the powers of the VP….what does that tell you……..she had her eye on the presidency…….this woman is down right scary..

I am sick and disgusted of the cutesy, folksy, flippant female running for VP. A wink, and a cross- your- fingers attitude is not the criteria for being Vice-President. Why isn't anyone talking about her lack of knowledge regarding the duties and responsibilities of the Vice President.? She clearly did not know.

they obviously both practiced but it was obvious that her remarks were totally planned and canned. She look like she was reading from a prompter at times. And whatts with the eye wink? Who is she winking at? Its easy, if either of the candidates died (G-D forbid), who would be the better Presidential candidate. No wait, who is the only one that coudl lead our Nation?

Obama/BIden 08 & 12

I don't know what the CNN political analyst were talking about last night about Palin doing well. My goodness the woman did not answer any of the questions, she didn't even know what answer to use for what question. Why can't these political analyst just be honest, its really is sickening. Sarah Palin is not smart, without a prepared speech she can't think nor answer questions PERIOD!!!

OBAMA FANS,

IT REALLY DOESN'T MATTER WHAT BIDEN SAID OR SARAH SAID LAST NIGHT YOU WERE GOING TO TEAR DOWN SARAH.
ACTUALLY SHE IS THE MOST HONEST PERSON OF THE 4 RUNNING FOR THIS ELECTION.
SHE IS NOT FROM WASHINGTON (THANK GOD) AND WANTS TO FIX AMERICA.

I REALIZE THAT OBAMA SUPPORTERS DON'T REALLY CARE ABOUT THAT.

ALSO I TRUST HER MORE THAN ANY OF THE OTHER 3.

HOW CAN YOU TRUST OBAMA??

It sure seemed to me that Gwen Ifill respected the comments from the Republican side before the debate and backed down on how aggressively she could treat Ms. Palin. Jim Lehrer tried to get Obama and McCain to stick to answers and wasn't successful, but I thought Ms. Ifill could have been much more forceful in directing Palin to answer the questions. Most telling point was when Palin responded, I don't know, I've only been at this 5 weeks. Where is her experience now?

Woefully short of substance.

To Akin:
-whats so funny about TALIBANI? She was talking about Iraqi president Jalal Talibani, not about the group Taliban.
-you're right on about nuclear. Like Bush, she also pronounce nuclear
as "NEW KILLER"
Any objective people would say her presentation was good, but there was no substance on it. On atleast four occasion she didnt answer to the questions rather talked about her energy policy experience.
On another note, if Alaska is so great, why dont all of us move to Alaska?

Have you ever noticed that the majority of the people who blog here and support McSame/Palen can't even SPELL CORRECTLY!!??

Sarah Palin 2016!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And if McCain doesn't win, I hope Sarah runs for a U.S. Senate job and goes to Washington anyway and gives the democrats a run for their money…oopss…should I say "my" money which I'm tired of the democrats blowing, ie. fannie and freddie, thanks Barney and Chris who are in the tank with Obamanation. Lastly, Sarah Palin as governor knew just about as much as Bill Clinton did when he ran as a former governor from where? Arkansas can you say hillbilly state? I guess it's okay for a democrat to "just" be a governor but not a republican. Can you say hypocrit?

Akin, great point. I forgot about that … talibanni … nuculer whatever! She also called General McKiernan General McClellan. Oops, she memorized the wrong talking points!

This election is to iimportant to disregard the fact that we are in two wars, the economy is a wreck, jobless rate is increasing, our global standing abroad is a comedy hour, and poor leadership from the current administration. We can not afford to go backwards with the same policies, same idealogy and same philosophy that brought this economy and nation in this mess.

One more thing – I'm so glad Joe Biden addressed the "McCain Maverick" issue! I am so sick of the Maverick nonsense being spouted from the republicans, and glad that Biden spoke his mind about it.
John McCain is NO Maverick, and neither is Palin.

Sarah was outstanding despite CNN hits. Shows she's a quick study just like Obama. Of course, Obama had a head start being taught from day one when he entered the race. But this goes to show you
that Obama isn't the only one that can be taught politics!

McCain/Palin!!!

It's always a bad sign when you think that by "not screwing up big time" means that's a win for your candidate.

Sarah Palin didn't do anything to erase the mistakes of the past few weeks. She can give a good stump speech. We already knew that. She's a mom. Ya sur yabetcha we knew that as well (see! anyone can be "folksy"). She can dodge questions. Again, we get it.

She showed she can be a good soilder for the GOP. But not ready to lead them to anyplace.

Biden was Biden. Palin had to turn up the folksy last night, but Biden just IS folksy people.

Oh yeah…and any candidate…I don't care if they are male or female…loses my vote when they WINK at me. How many times did she do that anyway? You are running for VP, not trying to pick America up in a bar!

I think Sarah Palin did great! She is a true leader and has the Best
interests of the American people at heart! McCain/Palin 08

Hey Hill,

You were the one who said that Obama is not ready to be commander-in-chief and you were right! I guess you, like all politicians, it's just the flavor of the day.

And about government controlled healthcare, are you kidding…….look what you did to the economy.

You and Joe Biden and the other democrats act like you care so much about places like Scranton……give me a break, you all have been politicians for quite some time and have done nothing for them except exploit them for your political gains. And, you were the one who said it was unfortunate that Obama caricaturizes people from small towns as clinging to religion and guns. And yes, they become bitter when people like you exploit them for your own personal gain.

McCain/Palin '08 (we need leadership that walks the talk)

Oh Bull. Biden was good, and does talk confident and knowledgeable, no doubt. BUT… he doesn't tell the truth, and that gets overshadowed by his "presidential" demeanor. OBUMA absolutely said he would meet rogue leaders without precondition. Maybe not explicity Iran, but that was implied in the question at the primary debate. Response to question about these meetings: "I would". The Exxon tax cuts are bull too….. they just happen to be a corporation, Joe. Obama's voting record, as well as his characterization of McCain were also lies.

she said nucular

Biden was outstanding last night. He didn't putt Palin down too much but he stuck to the issues that WE the common ordinary people talk about around our kitchen tables. Palin offered obsolutely NOTHING in her speech, there wasn't a clear understanding of what the McCain/Palin ticket would do and how they are going to solve the crisis in America. Palin sound rehearsed and reading from a script. Palin is good at reading from a telepromter but to just know the issues she's not.

Joe Biden hit the ball out the park and laid out a clear plan and Obama/Biden has my vote.

Akin: You're a bit funny yourself!

She was speaking of the President of Iraq, Jalal Talibani.

And I am a staunch Democrat and hate to have to come to the defense of Sarah Palin, but that was not some silly gaffe from her (though she has made plenty of others!).

The fact is Biden won the debate. One must ask the question can you see Palin as president. To me she does not fit in that picture.

America don't be fooled by those Republicans…Palin didn't answer the questions, because she had only learned by rote.
Biden won, because he controlled his temper…and he had facts.

One more thing. I'm so sick of these tv anchors weighing in on what a great job Palin did with her own image. She already showed the world what an idiot she is with her interviews. Who can forget that? So even if she didnt bumble, she didnt answer any questions with any depth. She just hit her talking points, on what they prepped her to say. "There you go again Joe"… What was that??
And how can you act like the Bush Administration is a thing of the Past, when he is the SITTING PRESIDENT RIGHT NOW– PRESENT DAY!! TODAY!!!

Seeing that I am not a lesbian, I do not care about Sarah Palin's good
looks or "folksy" charm. We had "folksy"(dim witted charm) in George
Bush and look what happen. Hillary is right. Joe Biden focused on the
issues that matter to most Americans. McCain and Palin just doesn't
get it.

Democrats 08.

The word is N-U-C-L-E-A-R not N-U-C-U-L-A-R and God forbid if I have to hear it for another 4 years. What’s with the wink to wish away incompetence? Bush also flashed thru his debates in 2000 for those of you who care to remember.

Here is how mediocrity is shoved down your throat word-for-word.
Palin: I May Not "Answer The Questions The Way You Or The Moderator Want"…

Ifill: "As Vice President, there's nothing you've promised as a candidate that you would take off the table because of this financial issue?"

Palin: "There is not, and how long have I been at this? Like five weeks?"

I for one do not want a joe six pack a heart beat from the Presidency.
We have had one for 8 years and you see what that got us.
NOT THIS TIME.

McPalin did a lot of dancing and remembering negative tactic again Obama and Biden but guess what? Biden stung her like a bee. He didn't let her tell nothing untrue about their campaign but she couldn't answer anything about the Republicans. Now that is unreal. How can you come into a campaign and can't defend your partner except he is a madman for change. Give me a break. Joe bounced, dance and made her act like a lady that was moderate but not too studpid. Remember the Republicans went back on their words and put PORKKKKKKKKK in the bill. McCain signed the bill.

what did bill say "she's cute"

Palin makes me nervous. This coming from a republican!

Joe Biden is simply the best.
Palin and her folksy actions may be nice to some, but Joe Biden's real (uncrammed) knowledge is what I want. He is absolutely the best choice for VP in my lifetime, and it just proves to me that Senator Obama mae the right choice.
I'm so glad Senator Clinton is campaigning for Senator Obama. She knows what's at stake with the repulicans being elected and she out there fighting for our country.
We can all fight for our country by electing Obama-Biden!!!

This debate pushed a lot of people from McCain to the "green" party.

ric: "But Palin proved she could hold her own and as someone who was undecided, im going McCain / Palin now!!!"

I highly doubt you were previously undecided mate.

The republican base was so happy that she didn't fall on her face that is no wonder 84% of the people said she did better than expected. Her expectations were so low that all she had to do was walk onto the stage. Thank you Senator Biden for resonding to all the the questions rather than dodge the ones you had no answer for.

Thank you Senator Clinton! An intelligent woman who knows what she's talking about!

Unlike that trained chimp we were forced to suffer last night.

Is it really beating expectations to pronounce your own name correctly and not drool on the microphone? I have friends and family that are more knowledgeable on foreign, domestic and financial affairs than Palin.

No more incompetence in Washington! It's not funny anymore and America can't afford another four years of it!

Obama/Biden '08!!!

The bar was set so low for Palin that anything beyond a disaster made her look good. But she failed to answer any of the questions and when she did answer a question she needed to look @ her notes. What a disgrace to woman!

Wow Repubs. Mediocrity is being shoved down your throats and you're loving it.

We don't need another "Joe Six-Pack" running the country. We've have enough of the of that already.

Oh, and she's a self proclaimed energy expert that can't say "nuclear." Isn't that cute!

Obama/Biden '08

I kept waiting for the moderator to follow up to Palin by saying "you did not answer the quetion"! McCain handlers set up this entire joke-if you are too hard on Palin , you are sexist. If moderator was too hard on Palin, she was biased.
Amazingly, 40% of supposedly intelligent Americans thought she did well!

Yay! Palin can speak coherent sentences! That proves she can be VP!

Sadlly, this will be enough for a lot of people who want to see themselves in the White House rather than a great leader.

All political debates are a waste of time. No one is going to go out on a limb and really say what they want to say. These aren't real debates, they are carefully scripted speeches that have nothing to do with the issues but everything to do with the image that campaign wants to project. Also, don't fool yourself into believing that you have to have special talents to be the vice president. Everything they do is dependent on there handlers and advisors.

This is so typical of the Demos. You all have been spouting forever about change, yet when real change is offered, you run to the polished, slick, word-twisting lifetime politicians. You don't really want change, so stop preaching that you do.

This is not about who can lead this country but who has the integrity to keep this nation from moral and spiritual decay. The spiritual and moral decline of this nation is at stake not just . Wake up America and use your conscience if you still have something left of it.

republican voting for obama

what threw me off was her nasty attitude when she said his ex-wife rewards was in heaven and when he was talking about the accident of his kids she smile then grin then start attacking again

Yeah, way to go Hillary. You did well filling your role now as lapdog to BO and Joe.

Palin did very well in this debate, why am I surprised that the readers of this site can't seem to admit that? Perhaps because of their vitriolic hatred of anyone who doesn't worship "the One?"

I'm a moderate D, but you far leftists have set a dangerous precedent with your uncontrollable, knee-jerk hatred and rage. If your messiah wins the election, don't cry foul when he is hated and when half the country doesn't even give him a chance to be successful. You created that climate.

In essence, Governor Palin spent over one hour trying to defend a campaign that has no clear message. This is not Governor Palin’s fault in the least because Senator McCain has only recently became a convert to Wall Street regulation.

Yet, Governor Palin talked about both more and less regulation in the same debate. Joe Biden knew McCain’s record better than Governor Palin, again not her fault, and hammered her on it.

Also, you cannot spend an hour saying you are not like the current administration, only to agree with the standing vice president’s expansion of vice presidential powers. That is simply a dangerous statement.

Listen to Hilary, people. She's not lying down to anyone. She cares about this country and is promoting the best course of action we can take at this point. I cannot fathom having such an incompetent, egocentric, and ignorant woman as Sarah Palin in the White House. She can't even pronounce nuclear. Whom does that and her dumbed-down lingo remind you of? I would love to see a woman in the white house. But not just any woman. Please, people. Make sure it's not Palin. No matter how much she and McCain try to sell the "maverick" brand, it's obvious that if they are elected, we'll have 4 more years of the same mismanagement as we've had the last eight.

It's amazing that people want Sarah to be "the one" but she doesn't have it. She avoided most of the questions, and repeated her rehearsed talking points instead of answering the questions. Can you HONESTLY, say you want her speaking with ANYONE on behalf of this country? She made up more words than Jesse Jackson!

Thank You Hillary. You were watching the same debate I was watching. Sarah Palin only showed that McCain will offer the same as Bush.

It was the thrilla from Wasila and Biden roped a dope!

Palin = Joe Dirt with lipstick

Sometimes I just wish Clinton would keep her trap shut. Palin did fine last night, as did her contender. Either way, I'm voting Republican because I am a military veteran and I am very afraid that if our country is attacked again, the Democrats will just basically say 'that's okay guys, we don't believe in war.' And now that Hilary is out of the running, I feel much better… I would rather leave the country, then have her running ours. And Obama is not much better. The man is HALF white, HALF black, but refuses to accept his white heritage. Colin Powell is a TRUE black man who I would have voted for in a heart beat.

Senator Clinton is correct when she states that Biden was able to show the McCain/Palin ticket as more of the same. I think my favorite part of the speech was when Palin was asked if she agreed with the power given to(rather taken by) Vice President Cheney, and she said that she did agree with the heavy handed way he has turned his position into a more powerful position than it should be. Well done, Biden! As he went on to say that Palin's agreement with Cheney's policies are "dangerous".

Jeanne,

HRC was watching the same debate I was watching. One in which Sarah spouting off well memorized answers, so much so she decided she wouldn't answer the questions posed to her only the answers she memorized. Look, we know you like her. She's Cute, SPUNKY, and "Folksy" whatever that is. But we're not voting for the Ms. America, we're voting for the Vice Presidency or in her case possibly President. Can you honestly see her as the President? Seriously? I'm sorry the last time you guys voted for the guy you could relate to, the guy you'd like to have a beer with…look where that got us. BO might not have the experience you want him to have, but if you can over look that quality for Ms. Congeniality you can do the same for BO. I'm voting for the guy who had enough judgment to put country before self and choose an experienced VP candidate. I'm voting for the SMART GUY!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08!

Thank you Hillary. Finally some sanity about the debate. I couldn't have been more disappointed with the republican candidate. She lunched attack after attack, while refusing to answer questions a president in waiting MOST ANSWER. She had her stump speech, talking points, bad facts and NO ANSWERS. She couldn't even identify how she would follow through with McCains policies if something should happen to him! Why, because he has only 2! Tax breaks for the wealthy and corporations and drilling for the last 3% of the oil in the US. That is it!

Tony:
You must be a joker Rush Limbaugh fan!

Palin's performance is that of someone who talks a lot but does not really say anything.
It's all about saying something to look and sound knowledgeable. But substance? Forget it. She dodged questions by reverting to her stump speeches. That's not good enough.

The worst is how she lies to her teeth and look America straight in the eye. That is dangerous folks. That is in the same tone as Bush and his VP.

You know it Hillary. The last thing we need in this country right now is a VP that wants more Power like Cheney has tried for.
Personally I felt the debate was fluff. The moderator didnt press either Candidate and Palin avoided a lot of questions. She didnt even answer them. That to me is a joke.

Biden was outstanding last night. He didn't putt Palin down too much but he stuck to the issues that WE the common ordinary people talk about around our kitchen tables. Palin offered obsolutely NOTHING in her speech, there wasn't a clear understanding of what the McCain/Palin ticket would do and how they are going to solve the crisis in America.

Joe Biden hit the ball out the park and laid out a clear plan and Obama/Biden has my vote.

If Palin is VP will the US offer americans the chance to be depoterted she is scary

Palin's remarks on the environment me me laugh out loud.Her state including the surrounding Islands that fall under her govern have little or no water that is safe. They are throwing garbage by the ton into the sea and she wants to drill in a Wildlife refuge! Palin and the environment -what a joke.
To me she sounded like George Bush..all homesy , winking, grinning.. yes George Bush with lipstick! Dog gone it anyway..aww shucks she isn't ready!
PLEASE POST for Once??

I can't believe people are saying Sarah did OK when she couldn't answer a direct question and kept repeating her canned speech along with a wink. Her responses reminded me of a beauty queen responding with prepared answers to make her look coquettish. By the way, I'm a 64 yr. old, blue collar female in PA.

Senator Biden did a great job last night. I am shocked that people can say Palin did a good job. She didn't answer the questions. Why are we willing to lower the standards of a VP nominee to make her more comfortable? The standard should be the same for both nominees. I say this as a proud woman, "Women, if you want to play in the big league with the big boys stop acting like the weak link. If you want to run for President or be the VP Nominee you can not cry when someone says something about you." We can not use the word "sexist" if it doesn't really apply. We can not ask for special treatment because we are women and say we want and deserve to be respected like a man in the same position. I listened to the media say oh he can't attack her, he has to be careful. Why? No one was telling Gov Palin that.

I'm getting tired of this "more of Bush failed policies" broken record. Enough of what he WON'T do, I have YET to hear Obama say wait he WILL do. Whenever anyone tries to pin him on details, Obama stammers worse than 'Stuttering John' on Howard Stern. The few words that Obama manages to squeak out sound more like failed Bush policies than anything I've heard from McCain. And regarding the economic crisis, Obama goes on and on and on about how he sounded warning bells 2 years ago. Well, Barry I have news for you, the Dems have held a MAJORITY in congress AND the senate for two years, so why didn't you rally your party to do something THEN instead of letting it fester. That inaction will ultimately be costlier to the US tax payer than the Iraq war!!

I am sorry but I do not want a leader that says "Good Golly" it just doesn't work in 2008 America.

Gov. Palin should have answered questions, pronounced words correctly and left the 1950s America rhetoric at home.

GeeWillikers Andy, she a gosh darn bad candidate.

Ugh horrible!

Thank you Sen. Clinton for being the bigger woman and joining the team.

Politic is so dirty!!!!!!

Sen. Clinton how could you now support Obama after all spitting
he and his supporters did to you and Pres. Clinton.
All for the sake of unity of party, Country shall be the FIRST not the party.
Barak's cheerleaders at CNN were also spitting at you and now they are doing the same to Gov.Sarah Palin they became Barak Obama's
TV. not national he is paying them well.
In all this economic mess the least Americans need is an inexperienced President to get deeper into mud.

Biden was great!! However palin was standing there like she was reading a script. This woman is a joke and not nearly ready to be
VP. She avoided questions by trying to keep talking about energy crisis. What amazes me is how women claim to relate to her, well if that is the case you palin women supporters are morons to. Men think she is cute, give me a break, cute can't run this country. This woman would, could and never hold a candle to Hillary there is no comparison at all.

Obama/Biden

To people who keep asking why they are always mentioning George Bush is because McCain's voting record and his current policies are almost identical. The choice is clear if you like the last 8 years you'll vote for McCain/Palin.

Of course you might want to weigh in that your vote for McCain might get you Palin.

Right now McCain has come across very confused a large part of the time with childish antics and angry moments when ever he is challenged.

My, my, my to Bob in FL–by 2016 Joe Biden will be 74. And Chelsea would be one heartbeat away from the presidency…….would she know as much as Sarah? I doubt it, because Bill is her daddy!

GO SARAH, you showed Biden up when no one thought you would!

Yes Palin did perform better than expected..but her expectation level was on the floor. We should expect much more from our VP candidates. Joe Biden was by far the best. He answered questions directly and gave quick answers and solutions. Way to go Joe.

Palin didn't answer any of the questions that were directed to the candidates. The Moderator let her get away with it time after time. Terrible job of moderating…..

Biden should have won. He has been in the greatest deliberative body in the world for 36 years. Palin has been VP candidate for a month. Look at their potential. Biden reached his years ago. Palin's is unlimited. Do you want an experienced President teaching an inexperienced VP with great potential or do you want the opposite, an experienced VP teaching an inexperienced President with great potential? Think about it.

Right on Hillary Thank you or speaking to the over 50 females in the country like myself. Palin who attempts to look like a regular mom on one hand and then also wants to be considered as able to take over the country in the very likely chance McCain will die in office. I speak from the experience of being a nurse for the last 29 years having worked in Oncology and hospice. She scares me with her lack of understanding of how the government works.

I tuned in expecting a debate and what I got was one candidate talk up 6 stump speeches regardless of what the question was. Ifill did a terrible job as moderator. I guess Palin's goal was come across as folksy and common. Well guess what, we already have a folksy and common guy in charge right now… how's that working out?? As Jay Leno put it so well, if you want your taxes done, who are you going to, the folksy guy or the smart guy?

Yeah, we need a return to higher taxes. At least during the Clinton years you could get a house with nothing down, everyone was better off because noone paid for anything, thus our current "financial" crisis….The piper came calling and no one had money to pay for all the freebies of the last 20 years!

As an INDEPENDENT voter I have on HUGE problem with Governor Sarah Palin when it came to the debate. And that is this..
HOW and WHY should the American people overlook the fact she basically told the moderator she WAS NOT going to answer the questions given if and when she did not feel like it..
THIS NEGATES the very foundation of a debate!!
What is wrong with us, have some of us become so partician that we can allow a public official basically tells us that the RULES don't apply to them???
America WAKE UP!!! This is inexcusible and should not be tolerated. What is the point of a DEBATE if you are not going to follow the fundamental rule that EACH contestant has to answer the QUESTION GIVEN….Gov. Palin tries to brush over the fact she has very limited knowledge on certain important subjects by not addressing them. And this is OK to many of you??? Not good. Our current President has limited understanding about the rest of the world and look at the mess it is in because of HIS decisions. DO YOU WANT MORE OF THAT???

tony, get a freakin grip. mccain will lose,I guarantee this.OBAMA will win by a margin of 56%-44% you can take that to the bank

Have you seen any democrat yet who didn't say Biden won the debate.
And all the republicans say Palin won.

What do these so called debates do, nothing. And besides does anybody else think these debates are not real debates anyway…

One things for sure, Palin showed she can't be intimidated.

Where has journalism gone? All networks ought to be ashamed, it appears none have any degree of integrity or conscience remaining. CNN states Biden the clear cut winner, FOX states Palin demolishes Biden. How can there be such disparity unless networks have biased agendas? The FOX chearleaders for Sarah, and Soledad O'Brien's outright anger toward her – what gives? This country is truly in a sad state of affairs!

Palin appeared to me to be John McCain's cheerleader. Maybe McCain will design a cheerleading outfit for her to wear when they are together. She has no business being in any position of power in this country. She is already wanting to be another Dick Cheney and wanting the VP to have more power than the constitution allows for. And she demonstrates, like Cheney, that she doesn't believe the rules apply to her. She doesn't follow the debate format and refused to answer direct questions posed to both her and Biden, but instead goes off on the canned propoganda that McCain filled her with. She is Dick Cheney in a skirt.

Biden did nothing but mud sling-"McCain did this wrong and that wrong" get a real job there Joe!

This woman is clueless talks in circles. Only a fool would think she did well. THEY HAVE LOWERED THE BAR FOR WOMEN . EVERY HONEST WOMAN SHOULD BE OUTRAGED.

THIS IS JUST PLAIN DUMB NOW I HAVE TO EXPLAIN TO MY TWO DAUGHTERS THAT THEY MUST DO BETTER AND NOT LOOK LIKE A FOOL.

Hillary said it 'right.' Joe Biden answered the questions from intellect and Sarah Palin answered the questions from about 6 memorized paragraphs which included Israel, Iraq, the economy, Afganistan and Pakistan, energy and her mud-slinging. That is what they prepared her with – it didn't matter what Gwen Ifill asked – these 6 things were her responses. The people including journalist who are saying that she did good are people with the same empty mentality as Palin who didn't see the big picture. I thank God everyday that he blessed me with a little intelligence.

From Republican CNN contributor Amy Holmes: "Palin: A+. The plus is for wildly exceeding expectations."

CNN, please get rid of this hyper-partisan moron. I don't know what school she went to, where you get an A+ for "exceeding expectations". My view (and, I would think, the conservative view) is that you get an A+ for doing WELL.

It would have been interesting to see if that cocky confidence she exhibited would have been maintained if Joe Biden had lowered himself to her level and started attacking her back. She knew he wouldn't, and that's a shame. This was a joke. Her answers were non-answers, memorized talking points from her stump speeches that didn't have anything to do with the questions. I'm voting here in GA today for Obama/Biden. This isn't a game, Senator McCain, where the ugliest low down cheating player wins. This is my country.

This election is a joke. She looked like a computer that needed to hurry up and get rid of all the information that was in her head before she forgot it. I like how the media looks at her and says wow shes good. If the moderator followed up and did her job palin would have had another katie couric moment. I am insulted as an educated central pennsylvania living women that I should vote for because shes folksy! Cnn do your job! You people make pa look loke were idiots! We have brains here! She is NO Hillary Clinton!

I saw the continuation of big spending, big government, higher tax and greater recession forn the era of Jimmy Carter.

Go Sarah!

Bush did this, Bush did that, GIVE ME A BREAK!!!

I agree with the folks who said that the moderator failed at forcing Gov. Palin to answer the questions she did not rehearse. It would have just been a flat knockout punch on her, and more of the same mumbling.

Straight Talk Express? Noooo. i see it as. No Talk Express and/or the Straight Talk Titanic. She was asked about housing and went right to her cue cards and talked (lied) about energy. Just Wow!

Yeah right… Biden 2016? What are you having? I'll have some of that
Wont he be like 112 or something? Palin won fair and square.. Biden was squinting his eyes and laughing like he couldnt say anything because he'd been trampled all over by an 'inexperienced politician'. Palin for President in 2012. I bet Hillary will return to her Republican roots and it will be a Palin Hillary ticket!

Sarah sure memorized her debate camp lines but it seems there weren't enough cards so she had to repeat lines even when they did not answer the question asked. What did Americans do to deserve such a president in waiting.

There was nothing Vice Presidential about Sarah Palin lastnight. She may be easy on the eye, but to listen to hear makes me afraid, very afraid. This woman is NOT ready for the White House. The Obama/Biden ticket is the best choice for this country at this time. Obama has ran a brilliant campaign. You can say what you want to about Obama, but he is calm and consistent. He would be a thoughtful and visionary President because without a vision, the people perish. Biden balances the ticket out well, the two of them together are unstoppable!

Obama/Biden

joe biden was clearly the winner.

To Analysts Castellanos and Rollins, you scored Palin high in the VP debate even though she avoided answering questions as they were asked. If she were to answer a teacher or a boss in that manner, she would be urged to actually answer the question. I don't understand your thought process.

The moderator did a terrible job. I still can not understand why they call these a debate. A debate is an exchange between the participants not a forum to spout talking points.

The reason Palin did not answer some of the questions is she did not have an appropriate canned response provided to her on her queue cards.

It all comes down to who would you want to see as president should the need arise. I think that's a no-brainer.

I don't know what debate you people were watching. I watched the Palin/Biden debate and thought there was no clear winner–they both did well. The statement from Clinton did not evaluate debate performance of both candidates but merely stressed what she has been stressing all along–there is a stark difference in policies between the candidates.

And, just out of curiosity, where were all you people who think Joe Biden would make a great President when he was actually running for President? As I recall he garnered very little support in his attempts to gain the nomination…

I think Jo biden did an outstanding debate….ECONOMY and IRAQ WAR are the essential elements to descuss for the future of this great naion….I vote for "Obama"….I am very well convinced…Sarah was stuttering while talking…she was talking as though she just learned facts from Jo Leaberman….and Meg….etc…, senetor Biden did excellent on Economy, and Iraq war..listen, we already poured billions of our tax money in Mud…in foreign nations…how long to continue..???gas, milk, groceries are way up…lot of people lost lot of money a day before yesterday…Dow plunged more than 777 points….learn from experience of your own financial conditions…god bless our nation, the USA

I've got to admit, Palin is a breath of fresh air. Hillary, Biden, Obama, we've had enough of your canned responses and political double talk.

palin lacks substance and she didn't make it clear that she or mccain is different from bush.

palin sounded too rehearsed, she CHOSE not to answer questions and she kept looking at her cheat sheet.

sarah palin came across as a succubus more than a maverick with all that smiling and winking.

she's a set back to women everywhere.

What amazes me is how some of the pundits who are obviously Republicans think that Palin won the debate. There were several questions that she did not answer at all, for example, the one about what was her Achilles? On some of the questions rather than answer them she read or recited her talking points that did not apply to the questions. As I have said before she is not ready to be a heartbeat away from a 72 yrs old heart who has had 3 bouts of cancer.

CNN'S QUICK VOTE POLE SHOWS BIDEN68 PALIN 27, SO YOU CAN'T GO BY CNN'S POLES AT ALL, THEIR LISTNERS ARE ONE SIDED, THE WANT OBAMA/BIDEN IN NO MATTER WHAT, AND SO DOES CNN.

Biden actually talked about the issues. Palin danced around them and sometimes didn't even answer the question but decided to discuss something else.
The moderator should have done a better job of making her stick to the questions but I guess if she had then the GOP would have said she was showing preference because of that book she's writing. It was a no-win situation for the moderator. It showed that Palin didn't have the knowledge needed for the job she wants.
If Biden had gone after Palin on her answers the GOP would have whined and said he was picking on her so he did the best thing he could in the situation he was in by attacking McCain on the issues.

Tony –how can you say the fundamentals are good ? Good for what.The GOP ruined our economy..wake up–the fundamentals are Bad.

I am watching Cnn this morning and I am appalled at what I just heard. Your newsperson was interviewing a newpapers reporter named "McGraw McGill" and he actually said now that we now know Sarah Palin can put sentences together the people will take her seriously.
What in Gods name is this world coming to. We are talking about a person who could very likely be the President of our country. Haven't the people had enough of this idioicy – remember the almost 8 years of Bush??

Hey Akin,

Sarah's reference to "Talibani" was to Iraqi President Jalal Talibani, not the Taliban.

Her performance on the fly was more eloquent than that of most of the Obama supporters' written comments here, with all of misspellings and grammatical mistakes.

Sorry Hillary you loose and they push you to loose and now your are backing Obama knowing that he is not qualify at all…………..Please stop politics and have a straight talk to American People

No match, Joe WON hands down. Palin did good but just out of her league

Hello Hilliary,

It is great to hear from you, where have you been? Bill has been out on the trail and we (the democrats) have been wondering when you were going to appear. It is good to see you out their working for our democratic party. We need you and Bill out their working hard for us to when the presidency. We can not hold back anything on McCain and Palin. We know that Palin is not ready for VP position and we wonder what would happen if something were to happen to McCain. We know that he has cancer of some form and that concerns Americans. He seems to be out of touch with the 21st century, tell me how can he run the presidency with computer skills? Hilliary we need you………….

The debate in no way showed that Palin is any more knowledgable or has an understanding of the issues more than she did before the debate.

She was loud, irritating, clinging to her past in Alaska like it was a life preserver (which in many ways it was).

The debate seemed to make her more likeable, the kind of gal you would like to ahve over when baking cokies adn chasing the kids.

Likeable solves nothing. Knowledge and experience is what is needed in the world today. Not more "golly", "gee whiz", etc. from someone like Palin. After Palin's performance last night, I think I may now be diabetic.

I must have been watching a different debate because I did not hear that McCain and Palin would be following the same foot steps of the Bush Administration. I heard very clearly that the US Government would be scaled down by the McCain/Palin team which I am very much in favor of doing. The Federal Government was established for a specific reason back in the days of Roosevelt. Since that time it has grown and has wasted too much of our tax dollars. I also heard other issues/solutions that I am in favor of, etc. drilling for oil, boosting the economy through tax cuts both for Middle America and big business, etc. I am very much in favor of having a President that has actually served in the war, has experience with National Security issues, and a Vice President that has a "middle America" touch and who speaks the lingo. I am an Independent but leaning towards voting for the McCain/Palin ticket. Obama is very inexperienced in all areas and to this day I don't even know what he accomplished as a community organizer. I do know that 2 years in the Senate and working as a community organizer does not equate to Presidential Material.

While Biden did a good job, Palin won this debate and spoke to the people, not the Washington insiders. Congress put the country in the mess we are in today and Palin took on both parties in Alaska and she and McCain will do that in DC. What has Obama done in congress? Nothing! What have the dems done since taking control of congress 2 years ago? Nothing! Palin will bring change, Obama will just bring more of the partisan politics we have seen from Pelosi and company.

Palin did way better than I was expecting. But that didn't make her a less frightening choice! She admires Cheney's position on the "flexibility" of the VP postion? The lady is power-hungry, scary, and dangerous.
I don't think she made any earth-shattering points, but she was more coherent, albiet not answering the questions fully and not having a clue on what Achilles Heel means! The winking was REALLY annoying, as is her voice. She can't pronounce NUCLEAR either (but then again neither can Bush so the comparison of brain power continues to be apt)
Joe did GREAT. He didn't attack Palin, which would have been poorly received and gotten him in hot water–he attacked the big dog–and made the point again and again that Maverick McCain is not.
Only more of the same.

I want a VP that I can look up to – someone 'Presidential' since he/she would be second-in-line if the worst happens. I don't understand the appeal in folksiness, remember G.W. Bush? For that reason alone, I don't think Palin's fit for either job – VP or the Presidency. Also, why blame the media for not being able to handle the pressures of an interview on national TV? It's part of the job of being President or VP.

Joe Biden won. Sarah Palin kept the ship from sinking. I personally found her to be offensive, lacking substance. Our country is in turmoil. We don't need folksy, we need intellegent leadership. This is not Homecoming Court. What a slap in the face of this country.

I have a question. Palin said that "Americans say "GOVERNMENT GET OUT OF MY WAY” But when government isn’t overseeing things we end up with this economic crisis. So is she really talking about MORE DEREGULATION??

anybody that thinks that the hockey mom can be trusted as a vp or possible president is delusional.

Palin came across as cartoonish and frankly clueless. She would probably make a better press secretary than someone in authority.

For the unpatriotic people who doesn't care and will vote for her anyway: you will deserve exactly what you get, just like you got when you elected bush. some idiots never learn.

Just when I started to worry what happened to the REBUGS bloggers, guess what — THEY'RE BACK! Sarah gave them a little more life until November 4th.

of course she won…….Then you do not have the capability to follow her. She is excellent

Please. After her disastrous week with Katie Couric, all Palin had to do was show up, not drool on herself and not set the stage on fire, to mark an improvement.

She still remained a vapid goofball, mindlessly repeating Republican talking points without a clue as to what they might mean or how to defend them.

Even more alarming, her best idea was to EXPAND the powers of the VP's office from what Cheney– already the most powerful and dangerous VP in American history– has pumped them up to be. And that with no clear understanding of the Constitution and the VPs powers derived therefrom.

Haven't we had enough of dangerous fools in the executive branch?

I've never been a Hillary follower, but have always admired the way she presented herself and her knowledge of government, both ours and foreign. This debate certainly showed the stark contrast between these women, who seem to get compared often just because they are both public figures.

Can you imagine Senator Clinton reading from notes every time she needed to mention a name, place, or policy? Or trying to be "cute" when she wasn't sure what she was talking about? And Clinton speaks English, not some variant you'd find among young children. Comparing Clinton to Palin is like comparing apples to…….. turnips.

It should be you on the debate stage, but you were run off the road by the Liberals in the Party, but, on this one I'm gona break with ya Obama is way toooo inexperienced, even Joe said Barack wants me there in the Oval Office to help make a decision, that tells me Obama is going to need training wheels and a STUDENT DRIVER sign on the White House Limo.Be with you in 2012 you are the right choice
YOU BETCHA.

2012

All you people who think McCain is about to die should stop being so naive. For all you know Obama could get into a car accident today, no one knows they will die. And McCains mom is in her late 90's and still is able to live by herself (he has a long living blood line). And Obama smokes- so go ahead sir you keep lighting up- can't wait to see your lung cancer. Cancer kills before old age

Kudos, Senator Clinton. Very comforting to continue to see you and President Clinton every so often. We need you. Best wishes to Mr. Biden. He'll bring our country back to life.

Palin didn't answer 10 questions directly and Biden didn't answer 6. What debate were you all watching?

If you were undecided and now want to vote for McCain after last night, you're an idiot. Plain and simple.

Nothing, not last night or any future events, interviews etc. will change the fact that Palin is a clueless, unintelligent, pathological Liar!

You want Change? Joe Biden is not change – he is part of the mess! Washington Politics as usual – no change, just talk!

Biden did a great job. This is really turning out to be a dream ticket. Palin redeemed herself. Now she can go back to Alaska with some dignity and continue her life.

ONE NATION

HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT !!!

PALIN FOR VP !!!

Wish Palin had asked Biden if Obama is capable of leading this nation, should he win, while raising two young children.

Did answer a single question??? How about the most real you've seen any politican in years- the question on same sex marriage. She was pretty plain there.

What would anyone expect Hillary to say, she's for a demorcrat, and she would have said that if a dog was the democrat. Thats one of the problems with most americans they are afraid to go outside of their party no matter who was better.
I THINK PALIN KICKED HIS BUT FROM THE GIT GO.,

She kept winking like she was a waitress or something. Is that the way she plan to deal with foreign leaders by showing her legs and winking. We are all doom. I went to the store looking for index cards and the way she kept looking down I realized Palin had them all.

We have had 8 years of "folksy" with Bush. If I had only listened to the debate on the radio, rather than viewing it, I would have pictured Palin in overalls and shaking McCain pom-poms. Palin is extremely syrupy sweet, and though that may play well in rural farming communities, in the everyday world it is is just annoying.

We need intelligence, knowledge, and experience….3 things which Palin desperately lacks.

half the American people believe that it is a prudent choice to vote for a Presidential Candidate with "NO" Executive or Congressioal Experience. He was elected to serve in the Senate 4 years ago, however he has been on the campaign trail for over 2 years which is what he does best. He is an elequent and charasmatic speaker, but any good communicator can do that. I keep hearing him say he was against the War in Iraq from the beginning, but he was not in the congress, he was representing a small number of people in Illinois.

Richard Foy

Palin performed better than I expected, but she mostly answered the questions in very ambiguous and general terms. She seemed sort of robotic and her answers were rehearsed. There were also several questions that she never answered. I was glad Biden didn't attack her directly but went after McCain. The United States doesn't need McCain. He is dirty, dishonest, foul, crooked and two -faced.

McCain is starting to have difficulty treating Obama like a fellow American or even a fellow human: At the debate McCain hardly looked at Obama or called him by his name, and in the senate he also avoids Obama and doesn't like to look him in the eye.

I find this cold, rude and even a little childlish.

As far as Hillary Clinton, now she sees womens' rights Republican style: like Italy's Berlusconi you just pick the pretty bimbos.

the democratic ticket keeps ranting about the failed policies of the last 8 years…WHERE WERE THEY? WHY NO CHANGE? while mccain may not be the ultimate choice for the next president, we need a washington outsider. palin could be the difference if the puppeteer released the strings

She did not answer ONE question directly. This woman cannot run anything!!!! When she's retreats back to the frozen tundra, will she have a job waiting for her? I doubt it.

Agree 100% with you, Hillary!
What a difference in two choices?
Joe Biden, you are very very smart, articulate and to the point. You have good instincts and a great record. The country is really proud of Obama-Biden team.

Biden was the clear winner. He understood the issues, addressed the questions, supported his positions with facts and attacked McCain's inconsistencies.
The morning shows are rambling on about Palin's fine perfomance. Well, if stumbling through answers, not addressing the questions and looking totally out of place is what the voters want, well, goshdarn, shucks, all the best to ya.

And if you think that Biden, despite giving the debate performance of his life, actually won that debate then you're simply delusional. The liberal media, including CNN, declared him the winner and if you haven't been paying attention this political season, the liberal media has gone bonkers. All Biden did was lie and he got tramped by a political lightweight. He was clearly frustrated the entire time and frequently interrupted the moderator to lie some more. If you think that constitutes winning a debate then you deserve an inexperienced president and higher taxes from the likes of Barack Obama and Joe Biden.

Biden destroyed Palin last night!! No only was he smarter and better qualified to lead this country in a time of mourning, he will be able to help OBAMA deal with the major issues we Americans face!!

What will Palin help McCain with??

NOTHING because she knows NOTHING!!!

It seems to me that both Obama and McCain are simply self serving. If America wants real change they need to clean up Washington themselves by voting. Stop casting your vote just because you recognize the name. If you want real change don't vote for a Democrat or a Republican. Stand up AMERICA and be heard.

The difference could not be clear after the debate last night. Palin is George Bush in hills and lipstick and Biden is the water down FDR. I have a word for the Republicans- Diplomacy is Cheap and War is costly. And Americans, before turning blind to diplomacy and believing in "joe six-pack" to tackle the fortcoming economic, energy, health and forign policy "Pearl Harbour" remember that the Romans six-pack did not save the fall of the Empire. I still believe that in the land of the "Blind" the One-eyed Man has to be the King so we all don't fall off the cliff. So go out there folks and Vote Obama.

I imagine the fact that Senator Biden was factually incorrect on at least one dozen of his comments doesn't mean anything. Well then again Hillary stood by Bill with his claim that "My testimony was legally accurate" Come on now. Let's get real, Obama and Biden are liars and just as corrupt as the rest of the Washington establishment. I think Palin handled Biden very well, was she as polished as Biden no but she said it herself she's only been in the game for five months compared to thirty years. Let's not forget Biden and Obama aren't sleeping on the clean white sheets that they purport to be. Nobody wants to mention that Obama is on the top five list for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac contributions. Nobody wants to challenge Obama that his three top financial advisors are the ones who cooked Fannies Maes books to line their own pockets.

Last night while watching the Debate when Sarah said

"It's time for us to say "Never Again!"

My body broke out in goose bumps and tears rolled down my cheeks!

Sarah Get's it!

She has the Proven Track record and favorable rating that makes me confident that she can lead us into Prosperity while keeping us Safe.

Sarah is the Voice of America!

McCain/Palin-08-In a Landslide!

Would it have killed Palin to directly answer anything? And does she even know who Achilles was, and why his heel was referenced? Harriet Miers rides again….

It's interesting to note that most of the positive comments about Sarah Palin's performance last night center on the fact that she "exceeded expectations". Given her previous performance in interviews it's difficult to see how she could have failed to meet the incredibly low standard that was expected of her. She did do an excellent job of sticking to prepared talking points even if they were non-reponsive to the question asks. Additionally, she never failed to remind people she was a "Joe six-pack hockey mom", a role that seems to fit her well and one that she should return to on a full time basis.

What is totally shocking to me is that CNN's moderators/commentators never read ANY of their own website bloggers responses to the debate last nite.

The score was about 100 to 1 AGAINST Palin's ridiculous rantings and ravings.

I didn't discern one logical thought process–it was all gibberish on and on and on.

Cutsie, no substance.

Was she using index cards, each with a topic she had memorized? She kept looking down as she blabbed.

These debates are job interviews. Would you hire someone who came in saying they're joe six pack, hockey mom, and doggone it! Joe Biden was absolutely on top of his game. Sara Palin did ok but flashy catch phrases and eye winking just doesn't get it done.

NO difference between McCain/Palin and Bush/Chaney
except THIS pitbull unlike Chaney does wear lipstick!!
Biden said last night Chaney has been the most dangerous
VP this country has had, Palin could be even more dangerous!!
Palin is right about one thing, CHANGE IS coming to Washington!!

Obama/Biden 08 !!!!!

Palin didn't answer the questions!!
She went into talking point mode and skirted the questions. I'm sure if pressed she couldn't have given a detailed response like Biden did.
She showed herself as the gimmick she is!

Sarah Palin showed that she is not ready to be VP. She has a great future but not now. We have critical situations in the world. A wink and a smile is not the way to handle them. I have worked at city for 15 years. Our Mayor is excellent but not ready to lead the country.

Hillary Clinton knows what it takes to lead with knowledge and experience and that Palin is not ready.

Obama/Biden

CNN,

I was really amazed at some of your pundits and other pundits. Biden was a clear winner and Palin was not. Her expectations was set low so, of course she exceeded them. She made no gaffes and she stayed to her script, but she was invasive and no knowledge. I'm sorry but putting on a smile, saying joe six pack and repeating the same scrift do not qualify you for Vice President!!! Biden was a clear winner and the polls will clearly show that!! Watching the meter thing showed you she was not doing well on substance!!

If the Democrats weren't scared of Palin, they wouldn't be calling in the big guns-the Clintons–to weigh in.After the way Obama treated Hillary, everytime she defends him, it diminishes her, that's really sad because I was a Hillary supporter.I learned two things about Obama's ticket in last nights debate.First Biden stated, quite forcefully, that he would be right by Obama's side whenever a decision is made.That made me think two things,–Biden doesn't have confidence that Obama is ready to lead,and secondly that Biden will be the real president with Obama as his puppet.The second thing I learned –listen up hollywood–Obama and Biden are against GAY marriage too! —Sarah Palin was great, and the American people know with her in the whitehouse they will –for the first time in a long time–have someone in Washington that represents them.

I love you Hillary. But don't support those crooked, nasty, Obamas. They disrespected you and Bill so much. Let him fall on his face.

We want you. No substitute! Come back to us in '12

Republicans will lose this election because they simply cannot distance themselves from the last 8 years of Bush's policies and practices.

Democrats win this year – by a landslide.

Obama/Biden (not George Bush's 3rd term)

Palin showed great reading skills. She possesses a keen ability to repeat words drilled into her head…Drill baby drill.
Of course actually answering a question is just a "little' out of her reach. She can wink and pose and posture for the camera very well. Whereas Obama and Biden wasted their time studying constitutional law, Ms Palin demonstrates great journalism skills. i guess the more time you put into a 4 year degree (6… I believe) the more skill you develop. Plus by reading Everything they put in front of her,she shows why she is an 'expert" on energy. Who needs to know supreme court rulings? She can see Russia from her house.

sarah is not Qualified to be one stroke away from the Presidency she did not answer Question last night all she did is go over her talking points and her notes! Biden is a Good and Genuine man it moved me when he talked about him having to raise his sons after his wife and daughter died in a car accident. Biden showed why he is capable of being a Good Vp Palin showed us How she will be Cheney # 2

Senator Clinton is right on. Let me say something about the debate last night. The republican handlers finally pounded enough bs into palin's head to make her not look as much like the idiot she really is. With her little accented quips that she thought was so cute just made her sound out of touch with the average american. I am from the south and I could not even understand what she was saying. She had the lies down pat. I don't know why they try and make people believe that stuff when the media will fact check everything and let the people who was lying and boy they are hitting Palin hard this morning. GO O AND JOE GO.

Any intelligent human being would agree with me, that Palin's performance last night was absolutely pathetic. She has no substance and I think she needs to go back to Alaska and focus on her special needs child and her family. She is not ready to be a heart beat away from the presidency.

I will give her all my applauses for what she stated last night.

Unlike her husband, Hillary really has lots to offer to the Americans. Good for Democrats.

Obama/Biden '08 – dream ticket
BTW, Joey did a GREAT job last night!

Well, well well. The Republican version of sexism appears to be when a male ask a question of Sarah Palin about her qualifications, and that is a sexist statement.

So, how do Republicans define those flirty little winks and smiles Sarah was dishing out during the debate? Dick Cheney did not wink at me. I KNOW Ferraro did not wink at me. I have not seen all of Hillary’s debates, but the ones I have seen, she has not winked at me.

So, I am only left to surmise that Sarah was using this “qualification” to encourage men to “rise to the occasion” so to speak, and vote for her!

I BETTER NEVER HEAR THE WORD ‘SEXISM” UTTERED BY A REPUBLICAN AGAIN IN REFERENCE TO SARHAH PALIN!

Where's the Clintons been all this time?(campaigning for John McCAIN,behind closed doors?

You know…you can still like Hillary and also like Obama. No matter what the circumstances, Obama is on the Dem. Ticket. If you like HIllary you should vote Obama. Do you think Hillary will get a Presidential Appointment in a Republican administration?

Amen Senator Clinton

I think it is funny that people once called Obama an empty suit. They obviously had not met McCain/Palin

Obama 08

The Democrats' mindset on Iraq is "there were some mistakes so we should just cut and run". This is a dangerously ignorant policy. If today's Democrats were in power in the 60's we would've never reached the moon. Today's Democrats are fiercely partisan and are only interested in one-upping Republicans. We've already seen the terrible state that a Democratic congress has put us in, I can only image what will happen if they're in the White House again.

Gov. Palin did way better than I expected. Sen. Biden did a little better than I expected, but my expectations for him were alot higher to begin with. Sen. Biden won the debate because he answered the questions as they were asked and not as he wanted to answer them. Gov. Palin did not respond to the question about deregulation. Also, her answers were more rehearsed than off the cuff. Sen. Biden answered the questions based on thorough knowledge rather than memorization from debate camp.

Obama/Biden 2008

Thanks Hilary for your declaration. I was just shocked to see how Sarah pailin was doging the question.
It is pathetic.
Republican can do better without pailin

i think she is so right i voted for her but now i want to vote for obama we need a change i am so sick of the rebugs . my 401k is gone down the toilet . OBAMA O8 LETS VOTE FOR HIM

The debate didn't make Sarah Palin more knowledgable, it only made her more likeable……..I want someone who is 72 hearts beats from the Presidency to know what they are doing…….who gives a s*** if they like you……..it now about who likes you……but rather what you are going to do when you get dealt the cards.

What do you expect Hillary to say? They both did well.

Love you Hillary………Obama/Biden 08…….yes we can.

That had to hurt to say—
Again –Several gaffs–
Just for the record–Obama did say he would meet unconditionally with Iran—
And his Senior momeny–John McCain did not vote for that increase–
People in the know are aware—
Obama's ties to ACORN, Rev. Wright, Bill Ayers, Fr. Flager will become more important as we get to the end—
If you want Socialism –I quess Obama is your man–

The Fundamentals are good —It's just the People running these failed institutions like Fannie Mae who has taken the tax payer for a ride–
Franklin Raines Ran a Corrupt Fannie and /or Freedie into the ground while lining his pockets with 90Million—
It's likely you won't let people read this but at least I feel better

I don't know what debate Hillary was watching, because the Republican VP nominee Sara Palin had it all over Joe Biden & Obama.

I was proud of Joe last night – he did an excellent job of pointing out the failings of the Republicans.

Hilary hit it right on the nail. Palin is an insult to women, and this country for that matter!! She has no substance and she has no knowledge. And the bar should have never been lowered for her because she is a heartbeat away from being President.

She is really scary to me especially when she said she has no promise because she only been at this for 5 weeks. Just because Palin made no gaffes and she stayed to her script do not make it no better then before. She was very invasive, did not answer questions and she would talk out in left field sometimes. The conservatives can't be serious, she is laughable but it is not funny because she is running for one of the most powerful positions in the United States!!!

It's only in the USA that VP can drinble round question and many time use one answer for several questions and still say she did a good job.If ur VP candidate is incoherent as Sarah Parlin and you america say great job,well,God save the queen.

Why is everyone walking on egg shell when they speak about Palin? If she didnt want to get talked about then she should not be running. This is not a superstar contest or a PTA contest. This woman is running for the VP of the most powerful country in the world. How in the hell can you take it easy on this woman, when she has no clue? If she does well, then say so and when she looks foolish then say so. IF you wanted to see a Politician then look at Palin.. Does not have a clue and talks arund the question. AMAZING

Hilliary along with other liberals and Democrats have perfected the
science of picking fly poop out of pepper. We certainly need more fly poop.

Why does CNN think that Hillary's words matter enough to place her at the top of the Ticker?

Is she saying anything different?

It's not like she likes Obama.

Wait, it's CNN.

Sarah Palin was so far out of her depth that the Coast Guard had to send out a ship to rescue her. Her "folksy" charm might work for a small town in Alaska, but she is not presidential material. She does not have a command of the issues and that beauty queen smile isn't going to get the U.S. out of the economic and foreign policy messes that we are in. We need real leadership, not someone who can memorize bullet points. Sarah Palin was not a good VP choice, and McCain/Palin is not good for America.

Not to mention Palin apparently believes it is pronounced nucular instead of nuclear weapons. Did this remind you of a certain someone?

Not only did last nights debates show that Joe Biden was strong and confident it also showed the Sara Palin can be programmed rather well. The difference in hearing Joe Biden speak and clearly know what he was talking about was very apparent compared to Sara Palin who could only spew out what had been drilled into her head for the past few weeks. She clearly had no idea what she was actually saying. How anyone could support the McCain/Palin ticket is beyond all logic.

A very truthful comment!!! Sarah Palin again did not answer questions and openly stated to Sen. Biden and the moderator that I may not answer the questions to the way you want me to, but I am going to answer them the way I want to. Hmmmmm…..don't we already have a President that acts or behaves the same way. 'Doesn't listen to anyone, says what he wants to say, does what he want to do, disrespecting people along the way'? She was identical to President Bush!!!!

IT IS CLEAR THAT THE RIGHT WINGED REPUBLICAN PARTY AND JOHN MCCAIN HAVE FAVORED CORPORATIONS AND THE RICH.

NOW IT IS TIME FOR THE PEOPLE TO LEAD AMERICA

VOTE OBAMA 08

She would have made an excellent President

I AGREE!!!!
As far as I am concered Biden UNDERSTOOD what he was talking about. Palin came off to me as she was "campaigning" and not
really addressing the questions. She DID NOT want to veer from
what she studied!
I thought Biden was "real" I could relate to him, Palin came off as
a "stepford wife" Palin was too concerned with being folksly, I did not
relate to that. Times are tough and with her being a heartbeat away from the big chair I could care less about her being charming.
I am a "football mom" and the parents I talk to are scared alright as she suggested last night, scared there she running for VP!

While she's winking and using phrases and Gosh Darn It, she will
be taking away a woman's right to choose!!!!!
Question? If she has to REHEARSE and CRAM to come off as creditable, God forbid something happens to McCain what is she to do!? Who will be the new wizard behind the curtain? Smoke and mirrors!!!!

Hillary is such a sore loser. You know she is infuriated with the rise of Sarah palin and her excellent performance last night. Biden had more facts and i expect that after 35 years of experience. But Palin proved she could hold her own and as someone who was undecided, im going McCain / Palin now!!!

Mrs. Clinton you are right and we are running this thing the way that it should be with the Dem. party. Sarah Palin is a fraud and need to stay in the minor leauge.

Obama/Biden 08/12

Biden Great Debate you hit the nail in the coffin that is where the other folks campain is going to a early grave.

Go Hillary!!!!!!!!!

Obama/Biden 08

Gov. Sarah Palin is not ready to lead. When a crisis arrives, you can't look down at your 3 by 5 cards and have all your cribbed notes. You have to know procedures, you have to know the law, and it would be nice to know the Constitution. Clearly she does not. This isn't some beauty pagent. The future fortunes of some 300 million Americans are at stake. We can't afford to have someone that clueless about national and international politics to be anywhere near the helm.

But, but, but..She's a hockey mom (wink, wink)…

Well if you want cutsie fine, Palin, but cutsie don't get you far in the world we so desperately need to change. Joe Biden has the knowledge that a VP needs and I would feel better if he had to step in to the #1 spot. She didn't answer the questions that were asked her I wish they would of made her but they let her wander around the issues. She didn't know the answers so best avoid the questions, she did that quite well. The fact she is even on the ticket scares me more now and I know the American people are smart enough to figure that out.

Joe you did an excellent job. More proud of our ticket.

Obama-Biden 2008

The Ones who know what we need , know the answers to our questions, the ones who won't change their policies. The Ones who started the true Change movement.

My sentiments EXACTLY.

From where I stood, here is my take on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being awful and 10 excellence:
Quailty of the Debate: 6
Both sides answering the questions: 5
Joe Biden performance: 7
Sarah Palin: Clueless (Refusing to answer most of the questions by changing the subject)

She's still hoping to be Joe's replacement; unfortunately for her, he didn't completely bomb, so it's less likely.

Let's see what the REAL polls say over the next couple of days before we judge who won the debate.

I bet she didn't need cue cards to make that statement.

Obama / Biden 2008
Obama / Biden 2012
Biden / Chelsea 2016

GO HUILLARY!

Biden wasw right on. He showed that he had an extensive command of teh issues while Palin answered only the questions she wanted to and had been programmed to answer.

According to several of the morning news shows, Palin did not answer the question put to her by the moderator 10 times. She chose the questions she wanted to answer adn theohters she totally changed the subject matter.

It was the moderator's job to get answers to the questions asked and in that respect I felt that Gwen Ifill did NOT do her job.

Thank you for seeing that we do not need an Annie Oakley that winks at our men. We need to get real.

I for one am not interested in supporting a ticket that is on the wrong track like the McCain/Palin ticket. I'm not impressed with all the "cutsie" stuff coming from Palin…to me very unprofessional and we already have that with Bush…

Give me a break, all I saw was an old man with a smart young woman who held her own!

Young leaders like Sarah Palin are the future of politics!

Sarah Palin '08!!

Hillary's right on.

Bush is Joe 6 pack Sara is 3 bottles short.

I can't understand why a candidate for VP would get high marks for no other reason than she actually completed some sentences.

Gonna fix the corruption in Wall St. & Washington but not troopergate.

Never answered questions just rambled on with canned Carl Rove politics.

I live in Canada
Palin have no substance, her answers were very poor she never answer the questions, one of her answer is I am just doing thing 5 weeks. If John Mccan should die right now can she step in American's need to ask this question seriously after her comment last night Palin is out of her league,. She keep repeating her answers. she turn me off.

I still love you Hillary and I know you are only saying what you have to!!!

Thank you Hillary. You are so right!!!

Biden is an intelligent experienced leader who understands the complex issues facing our country.

Palin can memorize talking points off of flashcards.

Sarah Palin said TALIBANI yesterday, and nuculerrrii (lol)……. Why is no one talking about that? THAT IS A BIG BIG Mistake coming from the next vice president…

TALIBANI (Very funny)…. This is a JOKE.

Way to go Hillary

I think that if she had not done the interviews with Katie prior to this debate, and put on the same performance it would be safe to say she would have let her party down. But since the expectations of her were so low, she had no choice but to go up. All she had to do was not mess up. It sounded like she was reading a teleprompter the whole night, and reciting quotes from John Mcain ads. BE SERIOUS!!!!!

We don't need folksy(stupid). We got that with George Bush. We need unscripted knowledge. And Joe Biden showed unscripted knowledge of the facts. He won handsdown. The fact that Palin didn't stray from her cliff notes(thanks to calm winds), still doesn't make her qualified for VP. My vote goes to Obama / Biden.

Was that the same sara palin that was on katie couric seems there is 2 of her I dont think sara did well she didnt answer the questions she talked in circles Joe Biden did a much better job at explaining how he and barack will govern this country! JOE BIDEN WON!

That's what I'm talking about: Go Hillary for Obama/Biden!

Sara Palin won the debate and hit the ball right out of the park last night…She will be a great V.P.

Thank You Hillary!
Biden did an exceptional job in this debate. Palin didn't answer any questions. I felt like she created and answered her own questions. This debate was not about who could be the best soccer mom. This debate was about whom can best deal with our current situation and she did not show she could handle it.

More of the same is the McCain/Palin platform.

Sorry, it's time for a real change.

Hillary calling a spade a spade. SP is no HRC and she proved that last night. That lady has no substance in what she says and was avoiding answering questions directly.

OBAMA 08

Come on Hillary.. Keep pointing back instead of forward.
Keep your eye on '12. That is what you really want.

We don't need folksy(stupid). We need unscripted knowledge. And
Joe Biden showed unscripted knowledge of the facts. He won hands
down. The fact that Palin didn't stray from her cliff notes(thanks to calm
winds), still doesn't make her qualified for VP. My vote goes to
Obama / Biden.

Amen!!1

Bill and Hillary Clinton should stop all their campaigning for this marxist, lying, chicago thug. Period. IM losing patience with both of them quickly.

the clintons are selling false goods. Period. They need to stop and desist all campaigning for the marxist, radial . leftist thug. I have lost all respect for them by doing this. I liked their silence much better.
It spoke volumes. Let us never forget when Michelle was asked if she would support Hillary.
"Well, I would have to think about that her tone, her language." Who is Obama's first and foremost advisor?
out of his own mouth

"My wife….."

Thank you, Hillary for your wisdom, support and leadership. This was one of the best debates of Joe Biden's career. We all look forward to you accepting a world changing role in the new administration in 09!!!

You would think she would have said something more powerful, in person, herself. Shows how little faith she has in Obama/Biden ticket.

She would have loved to have been on that stage. Obama made a terrible decision by not selecting her to run with him.

Very poor judgement. McCain/Palin have all the momentum now.

Are you kidding me?! Palin did not even answer half of the questions! She keeps blabbering the same thing over and over again. This just tells me how intelligent she is about the important issues that our country faces today. Personally, I do not need a folksy VP, or President if something were to happen to McCain since he is fragile health-wise. What we need is a ticket that can lead and knows their stuff, not only domestic but foreign as well. I agree that it was irresponsible for McCaine to choose Palin. Over the past couple of weeks, the only thing she demonstrated to me was that she knows nothing about national and international issues. How can you know so little and be a heartbeat away to become the President of the United State. This is no joke! PALIN IS NOT READY and McCAIN HAS BAD JUDGEMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

“Tonight's debate underscored the stark choice American families face in this election," she said. “I've known Senator Biden a long time"

I believe that this statement is the major issue this country has with all of these Washington Insiders.

They've been there too long –

I'm a registered Republican / but vote independently

I am wonderingf why CNN thinks so highly of sarah specially the men…

she is pretty allright
but she is pretty dumb

to me is insulting that a person like her who can not put one coherent sentence together and knows zero about economics, politics, government, or anything for that matter , is considered qualified and that she did well..

please this was a VP debate not a miss pageant…

she answer not one question, and everythign was about Alaska. with all du respect Alaska is the least of all states that one could say represents this great land..

please gergen adn shneider go join the rest of the men who look at palin as a woman and not as a person qualified to lead this country..

sorry Hillary- she is going to take your place as a leader of women. Too bad you weren't on top of the list to begin with. But now you have to admit- Sarah is OK>
You can't run her down- you might as well admit that she can hold her own as well as you can. With more experience she will be great.

Sarah Palin was poised and looked much better than she had. The problem is, still, she DIDNT answer the questions. She came with a set of scripted answers and she stuck to those, no matter what the question was. It proves the point that this woman is NOT ready for prime time. She is not ready to be anything more than a Mayor, much less a Governer.

So, you're ticker headline, "Clinton reacts to Palin performance" was yet another complete mislead.

Who writes these headlines for you clowns – no matter what the story, politics, sports, weather; the headline is almost always a complete mislead or at the very least a HUGE exaggeration.

Knock it off – it's annoying!

Obama/Biden offer us hope when so many of us are in despair over the state of our country's economic, domestic and international affairs. McCain/Palin continue to resort to the same punch lines, one-liners and spin that have dominated Republican speeches and debates for years. Palin may have done well than expected but that was only after the Republicans sequestered her and prepared her for the debate. I think the real, uninformed and upprepared Sarah Palin was exposed during her interview with Katie Couric. I hope people pay attention to the real issues and the real messages and not fall for the zingers Republicans have relied on for years.

Thank you Hillary! You might not be VP, but anyone with half a brain knows you are going to be high on the cabinet list.

ABSOLUTELY!

Palin was trained well over the last week, but the bottom line is that even if she was on her A agame their campign is not. There policies are on a road to destruction. Biden made it clear who won and who's policies will put this country back on track.

Obama/Biden 08

Is it me or has anyone else notices that Senator McCain seems very confused and disorient lately. Could this be the 1st stages of Alzheimers?

Shame on you Hillary, never thought you would lie down for a party that put the screws to you. Even your husband is having a hard time trying to sell Obama.

Your not suppose to judge a book by it's cover. The Palin book cover looks great, but seems to be empty when opened.

sorry Hillary , my vote was for you… now im with Palin…. I will never vote for Obama…

And there you have it ladies….

Absolutely correct. Palin just memorized 3 or 4 subjects regardless of the question and smiled in winked into the camera. At no time did she defend McCain record of deregulation or voting with Bush 90% of the time. At no time did she clarify what her definition of "maverick" is. She has her own ethics investigation going on in Alaska against her that started before she was picked by McCain so to say she is a maverick is very arguable. She also received gifts from lobbyists and special interests, charged per diem for staying in her own home, hired unqualified friends to her administration, and we now find out that she is worth more the $1 million dollars. She is no "Joe Six Pack" or maverick. She is as or more corrupt than the worst of them.

Those words cost her a mere $12 million or however much Obama payed towards her campaign bailout. Most women would say she sold her soul. "Main Street " would call her what most would call any woman that sells herself for money. I guess that would make Obama a Pimp. What a shame.

About the debate: Sarah Palin, Just answer the questions!

Way to go, Joe! You were fabulous. If all the American people want is folksy talk, heck, i am qualified to be VP! Plus i do a TRIPLE car pool each week. Sarah Palin – in my car pool, NOT my White house.

Can any of these people utter a statement that doesn't include the words "George Bush?"

Get over it. If the dems lose this election, it will simply be because they can't stop invoking "Bush."

I agree Hillary. Sarah wouldn't answer the questions and revert back to energy. If she doesn't have an answer she goes back to energy. Also the winking was a bit bothering. I don't want a vp who winks all the time when discussing foreign policy.

Thats enough Hillary. I don't think you ban be bought to this extend. Don't turn your back to your own people and support the looser.
Thank you.

I agree with Sen. Clinton, what I cam away with from the debate was a beauty queen trying to win a miss congentally contest. She kept saying reform but never went into specifics on the economy, or the war and the way she spoke was like she was talking to a bunch of high school kids with her folksy voice, i did not like that at all.
It just confrimed even more that she is in no way to ready for a
Vice Presidents job. I think Joe Biden did an exceptional job on his
talking points he went into detail on the economy and how Sen. Obama and Sen. Biden want to fix things. With McCain you will be getting the same of the last 4 years, McCain has voted with Geogre Bush 90% of the time so what does that tell all Americans. No More !
Obama/Biden 08

Biden won. Palin believes that by winking her eye she will
attract voters, Yes, the Republican base. Spare me. And as a
Republican I will be voting for Obama.

Don't worry Hillary – you're still the best. That other woman can't hold a candle to you. We don't want just any woman. We want a qualified woman.

Obama/Biden '08

Rubbish.

Just want to add my two cents.
I think Sarah did ok, but she really do not anwers a single question. All she did was spew her prepared lines from memory and that turned me off. Biden did very well, but I wish he hit back harder, she deserved it. But she is a girl, so he had to take it easy on her. But, in the end, I do not think she convinced any independants to vote her way, well, maybe the uninformed. I would of asked her about Russia, and why it has taken this long to hear from her.

Senator Biden clearly won. Sara Palin NEVER once answered a question directly and what happened with this moderator????? No follow up questions and no insistance that she answer the actual questions that were asked.