Under intense media and international scrutiny, Sarah Palin stood her ground and proved them all wrong.
Sarah Palin and Joe Biden sharing a light moment after their 90-min debate in beautiful St. Louis tonight. Both of them said "No, I do not support gay marriage"
When asked, Biden replied, "But I support granting same sex rights".
Palin "I am tolerance and I have a very diverse family and friends."
Under intense scrutiny, Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin stood her ground tonight against a vastly more experienced Joe Biden, debating the economy, energy and global warming, then challenging him on Iraq, "especially with your son in the National Guard."
OUR VERDICT: Sarah Palin won.
WHY SHE WON: Joe Biden failed to outshine her as millions had expected. Biden failed to swallow her alive as millions have expected because of his 36-year experience in Washington and in foreign issues. (also because of her disastrous interview with Katie Couric). But most of all, Sarah Palin rivaled Biden on foreign policy and yet knocked him out on energy and domestic, kitchen table issues. Sarah is back!
This week, Sarah Palin had her family around her. She was surrounded by her loved ones and her friends and advisors including Rudy Giulliani and Joe Lieberman. She decided to be herself. She freed her soul and allowed herself to express her feelings. She talked to the viewers and the undecided voters tonight. She was not scripted and she answered all the tough questions brilliantly and confidently tonight. Biden could not trap or nail her because the questions were the same. There was no media bias. It was a fair fight. And Biden, with all his experience and eloquence, could not trap or stop Sarah Palin from doing her job as McCain's running mate. Her executive experience must not be undermined or underestimated ever again. Ask Biden. Tonight it was clear Palin is an experienced executive ready to the the vice president of this great country. There is no doubt tonight Palin has lifted the McCain-Palin ticket to a new height and reenergized her party and reached out to the middle America...again. She erased all our doubts about her ability to debate old, established Washington muscles like Joe Biden. Tonight was more about Sarah Palin than Joe Biden. The expectations could not have been higher or greater.
The night started as Sarah Palin reached out to Joe Biden's hands, shook them with both her hands vigorously and asked politely: "Can I call you Joe?"
And when it was her turn to take a shot at the first question, all ears, all eyes, everyone waited with battered breath...she reminded Americans that it was greed that paralyzed Wall Street. And she promised to reform and promised America that we will be not exploited again by the rich people on Wall Street. "I will stop the greed and corruption on Wall Street".
Sarah Palin and baby Trig...Sarah Palin will be 101% ready for the White House in 8 years if she is not elected the VP this year.
On the Iraq war, Biden was scathing in his criticism of McCain's position on the war, calling him the "odd man out" for his refusal to accept a timeline for the withdrawal of U.S. troops. But Palin countered that a timetable was tantamount to "a white flag of surrender in Iraq," and at a moment when victory was "within sight."
She also said Biden had once supported McCain's view of the war, and noted that he had once said of Obama that he wasn't ready to be commander in chief ... "and I know again that you opposed the move that he made to try to cut off funding for the troops and I respect you for that."
"I don't know how you can defend that position now but — I know that you know, especially with your son in the National Guard."
As for Obama, she said, "Another story there. Anyone I think who can cut off funding for the troops after promising not to — that's another story."
Biden's reply was in clipped tones. "John McCain voted to cut off funding for the troops. Let me say that again. John McCain voted against an amendment containing $1 billion, 600 million dollars" for protective equipment that is "protecting the governor's son and, pray God, my son and a lot of other sons and daughters. He voted against it."
Palin, who has been governor of her state less than two years, was under intense pressure to demonstrate a strong grasp of the issues as she stepped onto the stage. Polls show the public has become increasingly skeptical of her readiness for high public office.
As is her custom on the campaign, she spoke in familiar terms, saying "betcha" rather than "bet you" and "gonna" rather than "going to."
She also spoke to the home folks. "Here's a shout-out" to third graders at Gladys Wood Elementary School in Alaska. She said they would all receive extra credit for watching the debate.
"Can I call you Joe?" she asked Biden as they shook hands before taking their places behind identical lecterns. He readily agreed she could — and she used it to effect more than an hour later. "Say it ain't so, Joe," she said as she smilingly criticized him at one point for focusing his comments on the Bush administration rather than the future.
Controversial moderator, Gwen Ifill, is currently writing about "Age of Obama", adolizing and praising Obama among other black leaders.
Joe Biden failed to grill Sarah Palin as expected by millions in America and around the world.
When asked, Biden replied, "But I support granting same sex rights".
Palin "I am tolerance and I have a very diverse family and friends."
Under intense scrutiny, Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin stood her ground tonight against a vastly more experienced Joe Biden, debating the economy, energy and global warming, then challenging him on Iraq, "especially with your son in the National Guard."
OUR VERDICT: Sarah Palin won.
WHY SHE WON: Joe Biden failed to outshine her as millions had expected. Biden failed to swallow her alive as millions have expected because of his 36-year experience in Washington and in foreign issues. (also because of her disastrous interview with Katie Couric). But most of all, Sarah Palin rivaled Biden on foreign policy and yet knocked him out on energy and domestic, kitchen table issues. Sarah is back!
This week, Sarah Palin had her family around her. She was surrounded by her loved ones and her friends and advisors including Rudy Giulliani and Joe Lieberman. She decided to be herself. She freed her soul and allowed herself to express her feelings. She talked to the viewers and the undecided voters tonight. She was not scripted and she answered all the tough questions brilliantly and confidently tonight. Biden could not trap or nail her because the questions were the same. There was no media bias. It was a fair fight. And Biden, with all his experience and eloquence, could not trap or stop Sarah Palin from doing her job as McCain's running mate. Her executive experience must not be undermined or underestimated ever again. Ask Biden. Tonight it was clear Palin is an experienced executive ready to the the vice president of this great country. There is no doubt tonight Palin has lifted the McCain-Palin ticket to a new height and reenergized her party and reached out to the middle America...again. She erased all our doubts about her ability to debate old, established Washington muscles like Joe Biden. Tonight was more about Sarah Palin than Joe Biden. The expectations could not have been higher or greater.
The night started as Sarah Palin reached out to Joe Biden's hands, shook them with both her hands vigorously and asked politely: "Can I call you Joe?"
And when it was her turn to take a shot at the first question, all ears, all eyes, everyone waited with battered breath...she reminded Americans that it was greed that paralyzed Wall Street. And she promised to reform and promised America that we will be not exploited again by the rich people on Wall Street. "I will stop the greed and corruption on Wall Street".
Sarah Palin and baby Trig...Sarah Palin will be 101% ready for the White House in 8 years if she is not elected the VP this year.
On the Iraq war, Biden was scathing in his criticism of McCain's position on the war, calling him the "odd man out" for his refusal to accept a timeline for the withdrawal of U.S. troops. But Palin countered that a timetable was tantamount to "a white flag of surrender in Iraq," and at a moment when victory was "within sight."
She also said Biden had once supported McCain's view of the war, and noted that he had once said of Obama that he wasn't ready to be commander in chief ... "and I know again that you opposed the move that he made to try to cut off funding for the troops and I respect you for that."
"I don't know how you can defend that position now but — I know that you know, especially with your son in the National Guard."
As for Obama, she said, "Another story there. Anyone I think who can cut off funding for the troops after promising not to — that's another story."
Biden's reply was in clipped tones. "John McCain voted to cut off funding for the troops. Let me say that again. John McCain voted against an amendment containing $1 billion, 600 million dollars" for protective equipment that is "protecting the governor's son and, pray God, my son and a lot of other sons and daughters. He voted against it."
Palin, who has been governor of her state less than two years, was under intense pressure to demonstrate a strong grasp of the issues as she stepped onto the stage. Polls show the public has become increasingly skeptical of her readiness for high public office.
As is her custom on the campaign, she spoke in familiar terms, saying "betcha" rather than "bet you" and "gonna" rather than "going to."
She also spoke to the home folks. "Here's a shout-out" to third graders at Gladys Wood Elementary School in Alaska. She said they would all receive extra credit for watching the debate.
"Can I call you Joe?" she asked Biden as they shook hands before taking their places behind identical lecterns. He readily agreed she could — and she used it to effect more than an hour later. "Say it ain't so, Joe," she said as she smilingly criticized him at one point for focusing his comments on the Bush administration rather than the future.
Controversial moderator, Gwen Ifill, is currently writing about "Age of Obama", adolizing and praising Obama among other black leaders.
Joe Biden failed to grill Sarah Palin as expected by millions in America and around the world.
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