Vice Presidential Debate

I have to say that I am a bit relieved the VP debate is over, yet, completely surprised at how... boring it was. There were moments of surprise, but overall, both candidates repeated what's been said by their ticket mates, or what they themselves have said in their own interviews. I wanted to be moved, and I surely wasn't... by either candidate. Biden had some great words at the end, but overall, he held his ground much greater than Palin.

Palin continued to give vague answers to questions that illicited specific examples and concrete strategy... no surprise there. Her hometown accent and colloquial speech stunned me. She's vying to be the Vice President, and ultimately the President, of the United States and she doesn't possess the professional, educated rhetoric necessary to command respect, dignity and prestige.

Biden seemed flushed in answers. In my opinion, he's been listening to the expectations and he acted accordingly. Commentators often said he's been condescending and a bit authoritative, he didn't show that at all last night. He was quite respectful and respectful of Palin and her shortcomings...

I don't know, I think I was disappointed because I wanted to hear something "new", but now that I reflect on it, I believe that Americans who watch these debates already belong to one party or the next. These debates don't necessarily switch people's stances (and thereby their vote), these debates rather strengthen or weaken your opinion on a given candidate. For those "undecided" voters, these debates are much more meaningful, but still, aren't enough to completely decide who the better candidate is. I hope people take the time to research and listen to more then one debate, but listen to and examine the actions of the candidates in one-on-one interviews, in rallies and when talking to citizens all around the country.

I can't wait until the next Presidential debate... those are much more telling.

PALIN quotables
"What, I've been at this for, what, 5 weeks?"
"Can I call ya Joe?"
"I've joined a team of Mavericks."
"I may not answer the questions the way that you or the moderator want to hear, but I'm gonna speak straight to the American people."

51% of pollers said Biden did better (CNN.com)