Vice Presidential Debate Thread

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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

First, I am no Palin fan. There were clearly many more competent choices for McCain. To me, she is a sop to the social conservatives of the Republican party.

With that said, I thought that when asked questions in her comfort zone she gave sharp answers delivered in fairly concise fashion. Outside that zone, her answers were vague generalities or the repetition of talking points.

The problem, of course, is that her comfort zone is smaller than Herve Villechaize's strike zone

great reference. i thing the whole thing boils down to the republicans setting the bar sooo low for her. now, last night, without really answering the questions directly, she comes across OK. the bigger story is McCain conceding Michigan. i think they are starting to panic