She has lied about virtually every issue in that same stupid speech she gives every day. What do you think would make her qualified to be VP aside from the fact that you "like her"? I like my dog, but I don't want him running the country.
Personally I believe Biden will come out on top, not from 'debate' experience but from experience that is needed in governing this great land of ours. Will it effect the election, well considering the VP pick gave McCain steam it would be a lie to say it would not.
Historically correct, but it seems to be a consensus this is also per pretty much the first time a VP candidate coming aboard has so drastically influenced the nature of the campaign. There will be a lot lore eyes on this VP debate, and the stakes are IMO higher than usual. Barring a huge gaffe by either side otherwise, the VP debate may decide this thing. Palin generated the current buzz and is credited with sudden poll changes... this election *may* hinge on this debate if she sells people on the idea she really is a serious and capable person. Then again, I could be wrong.
The problem is the definition of "serious and capable" differs widely. A lot of people felt she appeared "serious and capable" in her interview with Charlie Gibson. I guess if you think that being able to see Russia from your state qualifies you as having foreign policy credentials, then you're going to view her as "serious and capable"
I like what she suggest on economic policy and the energy. I was very frustrated with all the candidates until she was announced. McCain brings more to the table to me than Obama but I am not thrilled with either person. Palin I like her values and the issues. You are the first person that I can remember that bragged and is pleased with Biden. I can't recall a VP boosting a President in the polls before.
I watched the interview with Gibson and I did not see her as flopping but having the reverse effect of gaining steam. I know in my town Obama supporters have traded their Obama yard stakes for McCain/Palin. There are alot of middle age people promoting palin at the local wal-mart parking lot as well. I think those people will actually vote.
Grim you are in rare form today. Let me add a word or two. I can't recall a VP boosting a President in the polls before McCain's pick of Palin. Do recall this ever happening before?
What does that matter, you acted like the VP would not matter in the debates as the VP pick does not decide anything, yet this election shows the VP pick has given McCain a lot of momentum.
Her Natural gas pipeline will boost the economy and lessen our dependency on foreign oil. Her wanting to drill, and wanting to promote green and alternative energy. You need to remember that she was calling for this before Obama and McCain were.
On the thing about being able to see Alaska, Gibson raises the point, she just answered him and talked on the subject he raised. Very different from a lot of political types... I watched the Obama/McCain things on 9/11 and Obama was asked a question on a point regarding the tones the campaigns had taken and he then expounded at length on a totally different subject. He got his talking points in regardless of the question. People tire of that stuff. That isnt change, I watched Nixon do the same thing. Havent you ever watched a politician answer with a non-sequiter and wished they'd just answer the question they were asked? I have.
But prior debates have had no bearing. People did not change their views by simply watching a debate, their minds were made up before the debates. People will vote for McCain or for Obama or waste their vote on a third party.
I have grown tired for Obama for this very reason. He seems to be using catch phrases and not given real answers.
Her Natural Gas Pipeline exists only on paper and wouldn't be completed for at least 10 years (if at all). In a worst case scenario , Alaska ends up losing $500 million on the deal. Everyone knows we can't drill our way out of the problems we're in. Even McCain admitted that.
McCain and Palin and all their surrogates claim that the fact that Alaska is close to Russia somehow qualifies her as having foreign policy credentials. They are serious about that argument. Don't tell me you buy into that? I can see the Moon from my bedroom window, does that make me a fucking astronaut?
Also are none of you concerned about the relentless dishonesty and outright lying of the McCain campaign? Even Karl Rove today said McCain was going overboard in his dishonesty. Seriously, are we forgetting the 4000+ Americans who've lost their lives based on the lies of our current president? Do you guys really want to live through that again?
See you are wrong about drilling. The arguments you are wanting to present is nonsense that has been posted many times over in many forums. You even used the same catch phrase "we can't drill our way out of the problems". The alternative is sit and do nothing? Good one. The pipeline will provide jobs and energy and no it will not be completed overnight and that why it is important to get started now. She wants alternative energy such as solar and wind and less not forget hybrid motors. You are funny to say the least and I would not put the word "astronaut" at the end of that sentence to describe you. Relentless dishonesty and outright lying of the Obama campaign has been an outrage. Hope, Change, Hope ,Change Hope, Change, Hope ,Change Hope, Change, Hope ,Change Blah blah blah.