An Opinion Poll and Resource for Information on the Vice Presidential Debate
The general strategy by both sides going into the debate was thought to be as boring and low-key as possible: to do no harm to oneself. I've collected lots of resources so you can stay informed on everything about the debate. You can also voice your opinion on a number of debate-related questions.
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sharon says:
"Say it ain't so Joe." I may be in the minority but I believe she would make a great VP. It's about time we let a women have a larger roll in politics. Men have messed up. Let's give her a chance.
Posted October 15, 2008
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whether the Republicans win or not, Sarah Palin is here to stay and Hillary will have to get used to that.
Posted October 08, 2008
JudyDunn says:
I was surprised that Palin started courting the soccer moms along with the hockey moms! Seriously, it would have been great to have hear actually answer the questions she was asked....and for the moderator to call her out on that.
Posted October 03, 2008
stoetzels says:
Surprised to see Palin so well prepared...everything written down, laid out for her, as if she knew all the questions beforehand, she was even reading the attacking statements...all she has is a face....
Posted October 03, 2008
Chris says:
That she didn't pull another Katic Couric - "Which newspapers do you read?"
"Uh.....any. All. Whatever they put in front of me."
Posted October 03, 2008
Jean Lynn says:
Sarah Palin, with her winking and by golly by gosh folksiness, is channeling George Bush. I can't imagine voters will fall for this again.
Posted October 02, 2008
Laurie Amanda Hanin says:
Where was the moderator to force the answers?
Posted October 02, 2008
Concerned Independent says:
I was surprised by the number of times Palin used the word "also", but I guess when all she has are a bunch of hastily memorized talking points it is one way to glue them together.
It's sad, it could have been a drinking game.
Posted October 02, 2008
Christina Stevens says:
I was surprised that Gov. Palin got to have her own debate, not answering questions that were asked and answering questions that had not been asked.
Posted October 02, 2008
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Tei-chan says:
What I can't believe - besides the fact that Palin didn't actually answer anything - is that people want to vote for her JUST BECAUSE SHE'S FEMALE!!! It does not mean that she is capable of handling a position of power. I'm not sexist against her (I'm female, and I really want us to take our place in the world, as men's equals), but she's not the right person for this. She has abondoned her family and shows a disturbing lack of concern for the environment (i.e. off-shore drilling). It frightens me to know that many people will let their decisions be influenced by a person's gender, and not about the capabilities of that person.
Posted October 21, 2008
kl says:
I liked how Sarah had good eye contact and I agree with almost everything she said. Joshep looked like he was smirking at Sarah's comments. Verry poor to do when wanting to become a leader.
Posted October 07, 2008
Reggie_Marigold says:
Both did their parties proud. I expected them both to do well and they did. Palin did better in the beginning and Biden did better in the end. To me it was a draw.
An Obama/Biden ticket would give us a codependecy presidency...a 2 for 1. A McCain/Palin ticket would give us a president doing his thing and a veep focusing on her strengths: energy, reform, and special needs. That is, if you followed their answers to the question of what will you do as veep...Which is better? Don't look at me. Both tickets have strengths and both have weaknesses.
I'd like to hang with Joe at Home Depot. What do you think that experience would be like? Perhaps Sarah could clean up my potty mouth?
Either way, it comes down to Obama v. McCain.
People vote for presidents. Don't they?
Posted October 03, 2008
Evelyn_Saenz says:
She still doesn't inspire confidence.
I was surprised that she was able to speak so much better than when she spoke with Katie Couric.
I was also surprised that no one had helped her with her hair and given her a more presidential look.
Posted October 03, 2008
Michael says:
Sarah Palin: "Nucular" instead of Nuclear - where have we heard that before?
Hint: He's (unfortunately) the current president...
Posted October 02, 2008
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- GregGiordano GregGiordano Oct 15, 2008 @ 1:12 pm
- I was very impressed that Gov Palin was chosen as the first female Republican running mate. I believe she is very articulate and able to connect with her audiance. Whatever the outcome of the election there is little doubt she will have a place on the national stage.
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- Jewelsofawe Jewelsofawe Oct 12, 2008 @ 2:49 am
- Interesting questions
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- Reggie_Marigold Reggie_Marigold Oct 3, 2008 @ 3:08 pm
- Fun lens. Thanks for pulling it together so quickly!
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- Evelyn_Saenz Evelyn_Saenz Oct 3, 2008 @ 5:28 am
- I love all the poles. What a fun lens!
