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Well Ladies and Gentlemen, it's over.
The Vice Presidential debate has come and gone.
Darn it, you betcha and gosh, it could have ended a lot sooner than it did. Each candidate had their platform to promote, and presidential running mate to bolster. However, I believe Gwen Ifill did not do a great job last night, she had little control over holding the candidates to answering the questions that were asked.
When all else failed, Biden went back to talking about tax breaks, and Palin talked about energy. Whatever. What struck me most was when Palin stated that she"May not answer the questions the way the moderator or you (Biden) want, but I'm going to talk directly to the American People". Uh, what? Was that included in the rules that were agreed to by both sides before the debate? I believe that Palin, simply by making that statement, gave us a glimpse as to what would happen in a McCain - Palin Administration. If the rules don't suit either one of them, the "heck" with it, ignore them, and they will do what they want. Combined with that amazing statement about expanding the Vice President's powers in the Senate, does anyone else detect a familiar tone? Is that not what we have in the White House as we speak? Pretty scary stuff folks, if you really think about it. There would be a serious weakening of the check and balance aspect of the three major branches of our government. Under Palin's request, the Executive Branch would then exert control over the Legislative Branch. Not what our founding fathers had in mind, was it?
I hear that many people are saying that Palin's family should not be an issue. I agree. Saying that, Palin should stop injecting her family into her campaign speeches and her debates. She can't have it both ways.
I did not hear one original thought come out of her mouth. She did not fall on her face, as many expected. However, she did come of as programmed. She was short on details, long on speaking points, and attempts at inflammatory statements. Raising a "white flag of surrender?" Are you kidding? Here we go again, let's try to put Iraq front and center. I keep watching the news and reading newspapers, and the economy still looks to me like it is the most important issue today, 16 month exit strategy or staying in Iraq indefinitely notwithstanding. Sorry Sarah, the McCain adviser talking point program didn't go over as well as you hoped.
In summary, neither candidate scored a knockout. Biden didn't step on his tongue, and Palin did not have deer in the headlights syndrome. Biden did stick more to the rules of the debate, Palin dismissed the rules, and let us know that she would want more power as Vice President that than the Constitution allows. What do you think of that, America? Until next time.
JD
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