VP Debate

Both candidates performed better than expected. biden was far more controlled than he usually is, and even when he had opportunities to correct palins inaccuracies, he didn’t. Palin SOUNDED more versed on the topics of discussion, whether she actually knows about all that she was speaking is a different question. She kept answering questions as if McCains advisers had typed her up a script or something, often using the same answer for many questions in a row throughout the night. However, I feel like the two candidates answered the questions in a way that I could understand, a stark contrast of their running mates. Repeatedly I find myself dazed and confused when listening to McCain and Obama using their political speak. However when Biden and Palin were on last night they used language that the average American (whatever that means) could understand. I was thoroughly impressed by Biden though, and thought he was the clear victor in this debate. He answered questions with well informed responses, spoke smoothly and held a good front for the Obama campaign. His closing speech was touching and poignant, and numerous time throughout th3e debate viewers got to see a different side of Biden than they had seen before.