Biden ‘Feeling Good’ Following Debate

I would like to comment on the debate last night. I thought Joe Biden did a wonderful job of bringing to the forefront the issues that are upper most in the minds of middle class America today. He tried to make this a real debate and unfortunately Governor Palin wouldn’t participate. To her this was a campaign speech not a true debate. Her “down home, I’m one of the people” attitude irratated me to no end. I wanted to hear what she and John McCain planned to do about the serious problems facing our nation right now, not alot of “darns” and “goshes”. Your average everyday hard working people of this nation are scared and they are fed up with the huge waste in government today. We’re worried about keeping our jobs and our homes, feeding and caring for our families and we did not hear any real answers from the McCain/Palin camp last night. Although I am a registered Republican I am voting for Barack Obama and Joe Biden this election day. For the first time in many years they give us hope that the government of the United States is really listening to the people that put them in office not just giving us lip service. Thank you.

Palin was speaking directly to the American people. Biden was speaking to his reporter comrades. Palin was going after votes. Biden was appealing to Washington DC and the liberal media ad nauseam. In a sense they BOTH connected with their intended audiences. But it’s up to Obama and McCain now. They both did what they had to do. Now the real President must stand up. We’ll see who takes the mantle in the next few weeks. Great job by both VP’s. They were better than their bosses for God’s sake!

Former Clinton administration press secretary Mike McCurry:
“Joe scored more points, she won more hearts.”
“She’s reassuring. People get a feel for her.”
“She was more confident, her head was in a better place

Biden made 10 actual mistakes, untruths, about McCain’s record on taxes, votes in Senate, war, economy, budget, energy, and his stands on the bailout, which he made a week before Obama. Why cannot people see how many real distortions the Obama Campaign(Chicago mean street style politics) have made?

While Palin “read” and “parroted” her responses from talking points from debate boot camp AND refused to answer the questions asked, Joe Biden demonstrated his wealth of experience and authentic understanding on foreign affairs, domestic affairs and the plight of the working poor and middle class. He explained precisely how these two competing platforms would be real change; Palin did not explain that at all. She can wink and parrot and say doggone all she wants but that is all surface theatrics (and frankly, embarrassing). Biden demonstrated an incredible depth and breadth of experience and understanding. We need someone who can actually change the path of this country which is in a downward spiral. We do not need memorized cliches. Biden clearly articulated a long list of how McCain is NOT a maverick. Obama and Biden together provide the country with thoughtful ideas, calm understanding and a fresh new way to go forward.

We are Power and Controls little Honey Bees.
They are dying off. Why? Mico-Grnerators.
How do the Insects SEE? Ask Power and Controls Military officials, who develope Military Equipment.
Call your house rep. and Vote NO to collecting their Honey.(money)
Vote Independant.
We are Power and Controls little Honey Bees.
They are dying off. Why?
Call your house rep. and Vote NO to collecting their Honey.(money)
Vote Independant.
Republican only except Pork.
They will blame everyone, but Rick Davis.
Remember him. McCcains Advisor, who was STILL recieveing Middle Americans Money, until last Month.
McCains Top Advisor, who was helping to raise McCains Funds.
Say NO to the Bailout for Rick Davis.
Say NO to the Bailout for Rick Davis.

Palin was a strategic political move by McCain to get Hilary’s disenchanted voters, not because he thought she was right for the job. This was so obvious and people still act like she is capable of running a country like the US. Wake up.

The Corrupt use Double Talk. Opposite wording.
Who wanted the SUGAR, Those who Voted agaist the RESCUE FO MIDDLE AMERICANS.
Sounds like another ‘RICK DAVIS SCAM’.
We are Power and Controls little Honey Bees.
They are dying off. Why? Mico-Grnerators.
How do the Insects SEE? Ask Power and Controls Military officials, who develope Military Equipment.
Call your house rep. and Vote NO to collecting their Honey.(money)
Vote Independant.
We are Power and Controls little Honey Bees.
They are dying off. Why?
Call your house rep. and Vote NO to collecting their Honey.(money)
Vote Independant.
Republican only except Pork.
They will blame everyone, but Rick Davis.
Remember him. McCcains Advisor, who was STILL recieveing Middle Americans Money, until last Month.
McCains Top Advisor, who was helping to raise McCains Funds.
If you Vote for Corrupt Wallstreet, Then yes, You will probably vote for McCains best fried Rick Davis, who continued to Steal the American Dream, While McCain was laughing, behind the Curtin. Rick Davis pays for Corrupt Paperwork.
Say NO to the Bailout for Rick Davis.
Say NO to the Bailout for Rick Davis.
Vote NO for McCains Pork
Vote NO for Bailing out McCcains advisor , Rick Davis.
Watch CNN and MSNBC for Truth and Justic

The Corrupt use Double Talk. Opposite wording.
Who wanted the SUGAR, Those who Voted agaist the RESCUE FO MIDDLE AMERICANS.
Sounds like another ‘RICK DAVIS SCAM’.
We are Power and Controls little Honey Bees.
They are dying off. Why? Mico-Grnerators.
How do the Insects SEE? Ask Power and Controls Military officials, who develope Military Equipment.
Call your house rep. and Vote NO to collecting their Honey.(money)
Vote Independant.
We are Power and Controls little Honey Bees.
They are dying off. Why?
Call your house rep. and Vote NO to collecting their Honey.(money)
Vote Independant.
Republican only except Pork.
They will blame everyone, but Rick Davis.
Remember him. McCcains Advisor, who was STILL recieveing Middle Americans Money, until last Month.
McCains Top Advisor, who was helping to raise McCains Funds.
If you Vote for Corrupt Wallstreet, Then yes, You will probably vote for McCains best fried Rick Davis, who continued to Steal the American Dream, While McCain was laughing, behind the Curtin. Rick Davis pays for Corrupt Paperwork.
Say NO to the Bailout for Rick Davis.
Say NO to the Bailout for Rick Davis.
Vote NO for McCains Pork
Vote NO for Bailing out McCcains advisor , Rick Davis.
Watch CNN and MSNBC for Truth and Justic
McCains Afgan War will cost over 4Billion more dollars from Middle America.

If dodging questions and rumpling nonsense are qualification for the VP of the USA, then may God bless us All. This is the kind of stupidity that being sold to the American people for the last 8 years. Based her debate performance, she may not even win a high school debate because she did not understand either foreign and economy issues facing the nation today. Winking may win a beauty bikini contest but not qualified to be the Vice President, let alone the President of the United States.

The Corrupt use Double Talk. Opposite wording.
Who wanted the SUGAR, Those who Voted agaist the RESCUE FO MIDDLE AMERICANS.
Sounds like another ‘RICK DAVIS SCAM’.
We are Power and Controls little Honey Bees.
They are dying off. Why? Mico-Grnerators.
How do the Insects SEE? Ask Power and Controls Military officials, who develope Military Equipment.
Call your house rep. and Vote NO to collecting their Honey.(money)
Vote Independant.
We are Power and Controls little Honey Bees.
They are dying off. Why?
Call your house rep. and Vote NO to collecting their Honey.(money)
Vote Independant.
Republican only except Pork.
They will blame everyone, but Rick Davis.
Remember him. McCcains Advisor, who was STILL recieveing Middle Americans Money, until last Month.
McCains Top Advisor, who was helping to raise McCains Funds.
If you Vote for Corrupt Wallstreet, Then yes, You will probably vote for McCains best fried Rick Davis, who continued to Steal the American Dream, While McCain was laughing, behind the Curtin. Rick Davis pays for Corrupt Paperwork.
Say NO to the Bailout for Rick Davis.
Say NO to the Bailout for Rick Davis.
Vote NO for McCains Pork
Vote NO for Bailing out McCcains advisor , Rick Davis.
Watch CNN and MSNBC for Truth and Justic
McCains Afgan War will cost over 4Billion more dollars from Middle America.
They are already Trying to Pass McCains Nuclear Plan.
What happened to ALTERNITIVE ENERGIES?
McCain and Rick Davis are Liers.
Say No to INVISIBLE LIGHT Robots.
Say No to Military Bee Standards
Say No to Micro-Generators
Say No To Re-Elections

Joe Biden’s performance was truly impressive. He has proven himself to be well-prepared to deal with the difficulties we face at at this critical time. I think he’ll be a tremendous asset to the Obama / Biden administration (and I am a life-long Republican and a woman.) Sarah Palin’s performance was merely a recitation of facts (as expected.) She didn’t even address the questions. We do not need a cheerleader as Vice President (or perhaps, even scarier, President) of the United States. Palin has no substance and no deep understanding of serious issues. She is simply clueless. I find John McCain’s selection of Sarah Palin as his running mate insulting, embarrassing, irresponsible and UNACCEPTABLE. We should have had two qualified vice presidential candidates on the debate stage last night, and that was certainly not the case. We need the brightest and the best at a time like this and McCain has not come through. He continues to insult the intelligence of the American people by positioning Palin as a “populist.” Do you really think we’re that dumb, John? This November, my vote (which has NEVER swayed from Republican) will go to Obama / Biden.

Well said, BG. I agree completely.
I think the fact that Sarah Palin completely ignored the purpose of the debate and used the platform as an infomercial is a disgrace. We, as Americans, had a right to ANSWERS from the Vice Presidential candidates. Palin simply ignored the questions and turned the Vice Presidential Debate into a cheerleading competition. Quite frankly, as a woman, I am INSULTED. I also find it appalling that the public would let this slide. It is sexist NOT to hold Palin up to the same standards we would require of a male candidate.
As a life-long Republican, I have to admit that Biden was the only serious candidate on the stage. Palin is a joke and a gimmick. We need the brightest and the best at this critical time. Palin does not fall into this category.
McCain continues to insult our intelligence by trying to frame this woman as a “populist.” Get real. She’s simply not qualified. For the first time ever, I am not voting for the Republican Party. My vote goes to Obama/Biden this November. Hands down.

There was only one candidate on the stage last night with the knowledge and gravitas to be VP, and that was clearly Joe Biden. Way to go, Joe. No winkers need apply.

Granted, Palin didn’t eat her tongue. So I guess she did better than expected. But Biden wiped the floor with her. He answered every question posed and answered them brilliantly. He had a breadth of knowledge that Gov. Palin which she had. he was pleaseant, magnanomous, charming and sharp. One of them was ready to be commander-in-chief immediatley and the other one knows how to field-dress a moose. I think in a few days all the polls will show that Biden won handily.
Obama/Biden ’08

Truly last night was amazing to watch. Biden looked reserved and Palin looked scared as if this was her last “lifeline”. I expected Biden to be a bit more colorful with his information although he was very clear and consise. I, too, was offended by the constant smirking, winking, grinning of Palin. It didn’t seem as though she realized that this is people’s lives that they are asking to have an impact on. She looked at it more as a debate/forensics match. I like her look and her confidence but I do believe she is a robot and if she could do this all over again, she would have declined to be on the ticket. The wink, the smirk, etc leaves the door open for sexism. Men don’t do that when talking business. It seemed as though she was flirting with the American people to get them to do what she wanted.
I do feel for Republicans though because this is what they have on their ticket. Truth be told, they’re not totally happy with but it’s what they have. Same for the Democrats. I personally don’t think Biden should have been the VP pick, but it is what it is.
This is a big mess, yet I still think that using pure wisdom, the Obama/Biden ticket is the best chance to move forward for our future. It’s not about who you like, it’s about who can get the job done and McCain just ain’t gon’ do it. If he won, he’d be so glad he won, he’d probably have a heart attack. I don’t even think he’d run the Oval Office. It would be his wife and Palin herself.

Beside some members of the media and a few republicans (who earn a living by being pundits) no thinking person could describe Palin’s comments were anything but unsophisticated and unseasoned! Her attempts at asserting herself into our lives by being “folksie and America’s sweetheart” belong in a beauty pagent and not a debate for VP. As others have said, her responses were unresponsive and in some cases, condescending; and from a person who HAS NOT YET “earned the right” to see herself as standing equal with the likes of Joe Biden, her behavior almost laughable.

Very well said by Scottie Groover in his comments.
On the debates, Biden was brilliant and showed why he is right VP candidate.

More than once I’ve read that the ultimate “winner” of a debate is not the one who knows all the facts, and answers all the questions, the winner is the candidate that manages to create an emotional connection with the viewer. Fair or not, at the end of the day, most of the facts and details will be forgotten. The emotional impressions, however, will not.
Palin & Co. no doubt knew this, hence her ‘in your face’ gosh darn ‘folksy’ness, her winking and grinning at the camera and constantly talking about her family and Alaska. She used it as a prop when she felt cornered, couldn’t remember her notes, needed a ‘filler’. What she did not do, however, is debate. She recited. She used cheat sheets. She performed. She also attempted to impress by letting it be known, right from the start, that she was calling the shots, not the moderator, and would only answer Gwen Ifill’s questions if and when she felt like it. (I guess Team Palin thought this would make her look ‘up for the job’, not realizing school yard bullies no longer impress).
Fortunately for us, she and her advisers were not savvy enough to appreciate the human’s inate ability to subconsciously tell the difference between authenticity, and a sham. She and her advisers failed to sense the pulse of the (majority of the) electorate. After 8 years of Joe Six Pack leadership, it has now become buyer beware. The polls in both debates clearly demonstrate, perhaps more than by any other yardstick, that the electorate can no longer be played as fools. We’re onto them.
Back to emotions. Without a doubt, the candidate who connected with us was Joe Biden. We all felt his pain when he spoke of the loss of his wife and child. In response, all Palin could do was brush it off. At that moment the “real Palin” let down her guard and showed us her true colors.
Joe was miles above the phony bit part actor from “North to Alaska”. He connected with all of us. We instinctively knew he was the real deal. As if that wasn’t good enough, he also effortlessly demonstrated his knowledge, honesty, integrity and strength of character. He showed us how Presidential he is.
With Obama/Biden there is more than just hope. There is also trust and most importantly, they make us feel safe.
Joe Biden turned out to be the Dark Horse of the debate. The folksy barbie doll? Nah, not so much.

I think Joe Biden did an excellent job last night. He came across as a solid, experienced and thoughtful man, very much aware of the concerns of middle-class families while also having a thorough grasp of international issues. I could easily picture him handling himself very well in difficult dealings with international leaders, and if – heaven forbid – he were forced to step into the role of President for any reason, I believe he has the qualities he would need to rise to that challenge.
Sarah Palin, OTOH, was embarrassing even to watch, and the fact that ANYONE believes for a moment that she could function as President – if need be – is both bewildering and terrifying to me. First of all, she didn’t debate, she gave a performance. She recited things shed memorized by rote and her cleverness, if one can call it that, consisted of juggling the little cue cards in her head well enough to have words relatively on topic to say most of the time. Recitation punctuated by gosh darns, sarcastic smirks and inappropriate winks does not a good debater make, and it’s so far away from what’s needed in a VP as to be frightening. I’ve come to the conclusion that she really is stupid enough not to understand the depth of her ignorance or the inappropriateness of her arrogance. She genuinely believes she’s perfectly qualified to step in and handle the President’s job tomorrow, if need be. That level of stupidity is mind-boggling, and the thought of this woman as a potential Commander-in-Chief is terrifying. The only thing scarier is the fact that there are millions of Americans willing to vote for this dunce. Then again, they voted for W, the male country-club version. Didn’t people used to want a smart, knowledgeable, capable person to be their President?

Palin spoke in complete sentences most of the time. I’ll give her that. Unfortunately, she said practically nothing. As they say, “If you can’t bedazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with [straight talk].”
My sister-in-law said, “But, she’s so charming!”
So’s Elmo, but he shouldn’t be vice president, either!

The 2nd highest job in the U.S. requires someone with supple undertsanding of past and present issues in America, and the facility with logical thought to accurately deduce probabilities. He or she must have intellectual curiosity and a drive to understand matters as they come up; someone articulate and professional, who balances strong intellect with compassion.
Joe Biden exemplified all this and more last night. I had been really puzzled about why Obama chose him as his running mate, because I had not really heard him speak. Now I know why he was chosen.
He is ready to fill the President’s shoes if, God forbid, the need should arise.

Biden did excellent. Palin sounded like a hollow shill. Biden answered questions thoughtfully and directly. Palin sounded like she was running for the PTA again. Does this person have an original thought in her winking head??? I used to like McCain before he hired Palin. Not now, no way. This is too important to trust to someone who is as amazingly unqualified as she is. She ought to do McCain a favor — step down and head back to Wasilla and the moose. That is clearly where her talents lie.

The Corrupt use Double Talk. Opposite wording.
Who wanted the SUGAR, Those who Voted agaist the RESCUE FO MIDDLE AMERICANS.
Sounds like another ‘RICK DAVIS SCAM’.
We are Power and Controls little Honey Bees.
They are dying off. Why? Mico-Grnerators.
How do the Insects SEE? Ask Power and Controls Military officials, who develope Military Equipment.
Call your house rep. and Vote NO to collecting their Honey.(money)
Vote Independant.
We are Power and Controls little Honey Bees.
They are dying off. Why?
Call your house rep. and Vote NO to collecting their Honey.(money)
Vote Independant.
Republican only except Pork.
They will blame everyone, but Rick Davis.
Remember him. McCcains Advisor, who was STILL recieveing Middle Americans Money, until last Month.
McCains Top Advisor, who was helping to raise McCains Funds.
If you Vote for Corrupt Wallstreet, Then yes, You will probably vote for McCains best fried Rick Davis, who continued to Steal the American Dream, While McCain was laughing, behind the Curtin. Rick Davis pays for Corrupt Paperwork.
Say NO to the Bailout for Rick Davis.
Say NO to the Bailout for Rick Davis.
Vote NO for McCains Pork
Vote NO for Bailing out McCcains advisor , Rick Davis.
Watch CNN and MSNBC for Truth and Justic
McCains Afgan War will cost over 4Billion more dollars from Middle America.
They are already Trying to Pass McCains Nuclear Plan.
What happened to ALTERNITIVE ENERGIES?
McCain and Rick Davis are Liers.
Say No to INVISIBLE LIGHT Robots.
Say No to Military Bee Standards
Say No to Micro-Generators
Say No To Re-Elections
If Congress can take Vacation…
Middle Americans NEED a Vacation.
Middle Americans need to Relax and let Wallstreet Fall.

Shame on the moderator for not asking the follow-up questions. I have nothing against Gov. Palin, I just would like someone that can think be my President. Putting aside the experience issue, just think, my 17 month old grandson attempts to form his words but I still can’t understand all his words “juice, milk, mine”. I want a VP that could do a little better.

Everyone has said it already so I can’t really add anything more to the embarassment we witnessed last night named Sarah Palin. Yet there are people who think she won and continue to support her? I don’t get it.
I am anxious every day – hoping and praying to get through the day with no McCain stunts/surprises. If we can just make it Nov. 4th, then the world can breathe a sigh a relief. Something in me though fears that McCain and the GOP will not go silently into the night knowing they will lose – they have something up their sleeve? Bin Laden tape? Israel/US strike on Iran? Maybe they know where Bin Laden is hiding and McCain will suspend his campaign and go get him himself? I hope my fears are just paranoia. I know one thing though – when Obama is announced the winner on the night of Nov. 4th, the world – and I mean the entire world – will be celebrating in the streets. I predict that this is going to be a historical night unlike anything most of us have seen in our lifetime. I’ve already requested off on Nov. 5th because I’m not planning to sleep!

This should not be about whether Palin was better than what was expected. Or whether Biden did or didn’t wipe her off the table with his knowledge and experience. It’s about who will be the second most powerful person in Washington. People say the VP decision isn’t that important. I beg to differ. The second most powerful person in the US government and not seen as that important? Do you want to run your company with a good CEO but a CFO who knows nothing of how finances work? Or a COO who knows nothing of commerce? Maybe not.
So I looked at the two candidates with two questions in mind:
1. Who would best be able to help a President achieve the change he is promising?
2. Who do you want to make the decisions and represent your country if the President isn’t there?
That should be easy.
http://angryafrican.net/2008/10/03/biden-vs-palin-you-betcha-or-what-i-want-in-a-vice-president/

Thanks, bg for the great comment about people who live in small towns.
We live in a town of 126 people and I do not relate at all to Palin’s stereotypes of the way we talk, think, and behave.
The “aw shucks” Joe Six Pack crowd does not live here…
We are paying attention to content, not to generalities and avoiding questions and disrespecting the debate process.

Joe, you were brilliant. Thank you for making at least one half of the “debate” worthwhile, and thank you for not talking to me as if you – or I – were a nitwit.

Joe Biden was brilliant!! He was at his best!! It was a thrill to watch him!! Palin is so out of her league. She didn’t even answer most of Gwen’s questions. She just kept repeating the same campaign talking points over and over. Joe Biden was the best I’ve ever seen him!! Go Joe!! Obama-Biden ’08!!!!

That’s like someone saying it
didn’t hurt a bit after being run
over by a Bus!
Palin won hands down!
Now McCain and Palin are 2-0 after the
first two debates despite what the
polls from the Democrat Trolls in the Media at ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN etc show!
Obama and Dopey Joe Biden can start
writing their concession speeches now!

All of you Dem Kool-Aid drinkers who
think Biden won the debate must have
been watching something else!
Palin won by a mile!
Biden tried to say that he only voted
to give Bush the authority to
talk up more sanctions at the UN and Palin called him on it!
Everyone who voted for the bill knows that it authorized Bush to go to war
with Iraq and that includes Hillary
Clinton, Joe Biden, and John McCain!
Biden like Obama is a liar and a fraud!

Palin didn’t win anything. Regardless of the excessive attempts to gloss over Governor Palin’s performance, the fact remains that she lacked substance and seemed to change the topic when she did not have an answer- which was nearly every question. The truly sad part of it is that expectations were so low that all she had to do was show up and speak in coherent sentences to “win”.

I am from Dallas and I can tell you that the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders require more insight and intelligence in their women than Palin exhibited last night.
Watch the tryouts sometime on CMT and see the interviews about current events and random questions at any time about something going on in the world. They don’t want just empty airheads on top of a pretty body that can dance. They also want women who can visit important people and talk to them intelligently WITHOUT NOTES.
I would think we would require at least that of our VP or president. At least.

When we voted in a drunken cowboy – guess what he ran the country like a drunken cowboy.
So their choice now is to vote for a gambling cowboy? No offense to cowboys.

Obviously, the Republicans tnink they
have chosen Cinderella for VP. Too
bad she sounds more like Goofey.

I watched the VP debate and was blown away at the ineptitude of Ms Palin. Her total lack of ability to speak without notes, and above all to speak in complete sentences, was amazing. Why all the blinking? Since when does a debater decide to not answer questions and why did the Moderator not call her on this? I have watched many many debates in my life but never one as weird as this one. Mr. Biden was obviously more knowlegable and courteous, so he made sense to me, but Ms Palin was very hard to follow on many of her disertations. Was she acting or is this the way she normaly talks? It was all pretty amazing and also a but amusing, but hardly serious!
I’m glad I don’t have to vote in this election.

I find Sarah Palin despicable. She hauls out her “special needs” infant like a campaign prop. She cares nothing for the needs of the country. How could she? She doesn’t even know what they are! She talked about government getting out of the way. She doesn’t believe that. She used her seat to try to get Trooper Wooten fired and inquired into book banning. She feels government should be on our bodies when she wants, in our libraries when she wants, but off her ambitions and desires. She wants everyone to prop her up, ask her only the questions she wants asked, demand nothing intellectually from her and cheer her on. She is a joke. Please get her away from our blessed country.

They all have notes, They also take notes so they can rebutt. I think you democrats just want to attack Obama looked at his note alot and also avoided questions but of course he has the kool-aid

Joe Biden’s 14 Lies
1. TAX VOTE: Biden said McCain voted “the exact same way” as Obama to increase taxes on Americans earning just $42,000, but McCain DID NOT VOTE THAT WAY.
2. AHMEDINIJAD MEETING: Joe Biden lied when he said that Barack Obama never said that he would sit down unconditionally with Mahmoud Ahmedinijad of Iran. Barack Obama did say specifically, and Joe Biden attacked him for it.
3. OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING: Biden said, “Drill we must.” But Biden has opposed offshore drilling and even compared offshore drilling to “raping” the Outer Continental Shelf.”
4. TROOP FUNDING: Joe Biden lied when he indicated that John McCain and Barack Obama voted the same way against funding the troops in the field. John McCain opposed a bill that included a timeline, that the President of the United States had already said he would veto regardless of it’s passage.
5. OPPOSING CLEAN COAL: Biden says he’s always been for clean coal, but he just told a voter that he is against clean coal and any new coal plants in America and has a record of voting against clean coal and coal in the U.S. Senate.
6. ALERNATIVE ENERGY VOTES: According to FactCheck.org, Biden is exaggerating and overstating John McCain’s record voting for alternative energy when he says he voted against it 23 times.
7. HEALTH INSURANCE: Biden falsely said McCain will raise taxes on people’s health insurance coverage — they get a tax credit to offset any tax hike. Independent fact checkers have confirmed this attack is false
8. OIL TAXES: Biden falsely said Palin supported a windfall profits tax in Alaska — she reformed the state tax and revenue system, it’s not a windfall profits tax.
9. AFGHANISTAN / GEN. MCKIERNAN COMMENTS: Biden said that top military commander in Iraq said the principles of the surge could not be applied to Afghanistan, but the commander of NATO’s International Security Assistance Force Gen. David D. McKiernan said that there were principles of the surge strategy, including working with tribes, that could be applied in Afghanistan.
10. REGULATION: Biden falsely said McCain weakened regulation — he actually called for more regulation on Fannie and Freddie.
11. IRAQ: When Joe Biden lied when he said that John McCain was “dead wrong on Iraq”, because Joe Biden shared the same vote to authorize the war and differed on the surge strategy where they John McCain has been proven right.
12. TAX INCREASES: Biden said Americans earning less than $250,000 wouldn’t see higher taxes, but the Obama-Biden tax plan would raise taxes on individuals making $200,000 or more.
13. BAILOUT: Biden said the economic rescue legislation matches the four principles that Obama laid out, but in reality it doesn’t meet two of the four principles that Obama outlined on Sept. 19, which were that it include an emergency economic stimulus package, and that it be part of “part of a globally coordinated effort with our partners in the G-20.”
14. REAGAN TAX RATES: Biden is wrong in saying that under Obama, Americans won’t pay any more in taxes then they did under Reagan.

Thanks, but no thanks. I do not want Joe Six Pack for Vice President.
Ditto for: Hockey Mom, The Gosh-Darn Girl Next Door, Someone I’d Have A Brew With, Mommy With The Baby Prop, and Maverick McCain’s Sidekick.
I don’t care what the Republicans dress their Barbie Doll in. I want to see honor and dignity restored to the White House.
I want to see Joe Biden in there.
Ditto for the guy he’s running with.

Biden not only defeated Palin, he did so with the grace of a statesman and a twinkle in his eye. Outclassed her in every respect and allowed her to escape with her dignity.

It seems nearly unanimous that Governor Palin exceeded expectations and did well.
Just a question for you folks considering voting for McCain/Palin: even after her performance last night, how would you feel if Palin ascended to the presidency in the untimely demise of John McCain?
I, for one, would be terrified. Beneath the folksy language and cute demeanor lies a person with no understanding of the major issues of the day. Sorry, as president you don’t get to keep changing the subject back to “energy issues”.

I thought Palin came across better than she did in the Couric interviews, but still it was clear that she doesn’t have any depth of knowledge. It was hard to figure out what she just said at times, and she is not eloquent.
Joe Biden came across just as “real” and Joe Everybody as she does, but the difference is that he clearly has a depth of knowledge and he clearly sets out his positions and you can follow his answers. He also came across as a real gentleman.
I would vote for Joe in a heartbeat.
I can see that she would be effective in some respects and if you loved Bush you will love her as well.

Joe made me cry when he spoke about his family.
Palin’s winking, otoh, made me feel nauseous. She think this is a reality TV show or something?

Joe Biden did a great job lastnight. He proved a lot to me. Obama and Biden are the better candidates to me. I’m voting Obama/Biden on November 4, 2008

Joe Biden was wonderful! I am so glad he is on the ticket. Thanks, Joe!!!

OBAMA IS THE “GOLDEN BOY” SELECTED BY THE DNC AND BIASED MEDIA.
I watched the debate between Governor Palin (5 weeks of national debate experience) versus Senator Biden (35 years of national debate experience).
Obviously, she is a quick study. Just imagine what she will be like after four years as vice president! She has been a Mayor and a Governor. She is more qualified than anyone running.
John McCain showed great judgment in choosing her.
It’s too bad the DNC and biased media didn’t “select” Biden or Hillary. OBAMA HAS BASED HIS ENTIRE CAMPAIGN ON LIES. HE HAS TOO MANY TIES TO TERRORISTS AND ANTI-AMERICANS. DON’T FORGET “God Damn America” JEREMIAH WRIGHT, PFLEGER, FARRAKHAN, AYERS, REZKO (TO NAME A FEW). BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA IS A DANGER TO OUR COUNTRY. Obama’s ties to organizations like “ACORN” caused much of the country’s mortgage foreclosure issues. ACORN IS UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR “VOTER FRAUD” IN MANY STATES! Obama is a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
I’m voting for the Honorable John McCain in November.
STOP THE DRAMA – NO OBAMA!
GET A BRAIN – VOTE McCAIN!

Palin managed to fill air time without addressing the two issues most important to voters:
1) what is she/McCain specifically going to do to turn the economy around?
2) what is she/McCain specifically going to do to end the Iraq war.
My husband and I heard a lot of:
“I understand your pain”
“I’m a hockey mom/joe six pack”
“I’m a maverick”
But we didn’t hear a word from her about ending the recession and ending the Iraq war. “I feel your pain” ain’t good enough. “I feel your pain” don’t put food on our table and keep a roof over our heads.
Palin didn’t shift the independent and moderate democrats to her side because she didn’t deliver a strategy for America. No specifics for us, no vote for her–yeah, it’s really that simple.

I’m from Alaska, just down from Wasilla. I can tell you after more than ten years of her that nothing you see is real. She is the meanest, dumbest dame EVER. If you like losing not only the right to safe abortion but ALSO CONTRACEPTION, if you like banning books, victims forced to pay for their own rape kits, secrecy that would make Cheney weep and just all around lazy dumbassery, then she is your gal. Take her.

Palin reminds me of a person agressively sellng a product with nothing more than talking points absent intimate knowledge of the product. She also reminds me of a contestant in a beauty pagent struggling to answer a question so she gives any ole answer to at least register a response. Sorry folks but simple sarah simply prove how unprepared she is for national office.

Of course Joe Biden won the debate because he was the only candidate debating. Palin had her talking points and actually made a few points with them but she simply did not participate in a debate. I’m not confident that she could perform under pressure if needed to based on what we have seen from her so far. She doesn’t have knowledge or experience to go on and apparently has bad instincts based on her responses to what her side calls ‘gotcha’ questions. Those are the type situations I find her initial responses most important because situations come up and need acted on instantly and most importantly correctly. She absolutely can not do that and I find that totally necessary in the vice-president who is one heartbeat away from the presidency.

Joe was FABULOUS.
McCain=(Bush, Cheney & Rove)

All you morons posting negative crap, remember that McCain & Biden are LONG time friends and can bet you McCain called him.
I am for Obama/Biden, but when it comes to things like this all this normal crap we all debate about should be left behind.