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Stephanopoulos: Palin Can't Afford a Debate Mistake
September 29, 2008 8:31 AM
ABC News' George Stephanopoulos reports: At Thursday night's vice presidential debate between Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and Sen. Joe Biden, D-Dela., in St. Louis, Palin cannot afford to make a mistake.
A major mistake, particularly on foreign policy, would be absolutely fatal to her candidacy.
Palin must also avoid what we've seen from her in recent media interviews: those deer in the headlight moments where it seems like she doesn't know what to say.
Watch for Palin to come out aggressively against Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, McCain campaign officials told ABC News.
Part of Palin's strategy will be to call Obama out as a liberal, putting him on the defensive so that Biden will have to answer for Obama.
The McCain campaign is bringing in some heavy hitters to prepare Palin this week for the debate, which will be held in St. Louis, Missouri.
Less than a month ago, Sen. John McCain was applauded by Republican conservatives for his selection of Palin as his vice presidential candidate.
However the reaction among some conservatives has turned bad. There are lots of second thoughts now about her selection within the conservative community, and the buzz on Palin has gone all bad.
When you become a punch line in politics, it's one of the worst things that could happen, and that's what's happening to Palin now.
It's something she should address in the debate this Thursday.
When Palin was first picked, she was a huge boost to McCain's presidential candidacy.
But her favorability numbers have gone down from 58 percent on Sept. 7 to 52 percent, according to the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll.
Even more important are voter perceptions of her qualifications to be president.
The number of people who say she's not qualified to be vice president is going up. Almost half the country, 49 percent, say she's not qualified, compared to only 21 percent for Biden, according to the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll.
But the degree of difficultly for Thursday night's debate will be high for Biden as well.
It's always difficult in these debates, particularly for someone like Biden, not to appear too aggressive, or too boorish, and he's got to be careful about that.
On the other hand, Biden has to make his points about why he would be a better vice president that Palin.
Both sides are hunkering down right now getting ready for this debate. It's going to be a big deal.
The Democrats have the momentum after Friday night's first Democratic presidential debate.
Recent national polls coming out over the last three days point to Obama as the first debate winner.
The most recent is the USA Today/Gallup poll released today which shows 46 percent of people though Obama won and 34 said McCain won.
That corresponds with national polls coming out over the weekend which show Obama either holding or decreasing his lead over McCain.
Over the course of the first presidential debate, Obama didn't make any major mistakes and he showed he can hold his own on foreign policy.
Even though both did well, Obama came into the debate with momentum and a country primed to vote for a candidate who can deliver change. Therefore, in a close debate, voters are perceiving Obama as the winner.
The vice presidential candidates will likely have to deal with questions about the controversial $700 economic rescue package that was hammered out on Capitol Hill over the weekend.
The House takes up debate on the bill today, and a top House Democrat late last night said they were very pleased with the deal reached with House Republicans who has floated their own plan late last week.
While the bailout is likely to pass in both the House and the Senate, no one on Capitol Hill wants to vote for it.
Even if the bill gets through the House of Representatives, it's going to be a close vote. There will likely not be a vote on the package in the Senate until Wednesday.
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They will have Palin ready to recite a quick sentence about the topic asked and then she will launch into pre-planned attacks on Obama.
This strategy could work very well in disguising her lack of experience, judgment and knowledge.
The bar has been set unbelievably low for her.
She will win the debate and Palin mania will be back.
This makes me sick.
Posted by: Billy | Sep 29, 2008 8:54:12 AM
Ahhh are you all ready for THE OCTOBER SURPRISE?????
Her name is GOVENOR SARAH PALIN!!!
Poor Senator Biden, even if he stays sober he will be mincemeat!
Joe, no where to run no where to hide,
THE GOVENOR is going to slap you silly!
Posted by: HP Boston | Sep 29, 2008 8:54:43 AM
I got a kick out of this.
McCain now owns VoteForTheMILF.com
You get redirected to his website.
Classy NOT
Posted by: Bill in NC | Sep 29, 2008 8:57:46 AM
Mr. Stephanopoulos must be delusional if he thinks it's even remotely possible that Palin will not make a mistake in 90 minutes of debate. a debate is an order of magnitude more difficult than a cushy interview. there might actually be a dozen times where she actually (gasp!) has to think on her feet instead of regurgitating the same tired talking points.
one thing to look out for is for cheating. i would not be suprised if they didn't place a tiny earpiece for Palin and feed her talking points. this will have to be watched for. however, even when they do this (and believe me they will), people will be able to tell because of the hesitations. it's actually very difficult to listen and talk at the same time. and Palin's proved time and again that she's not the sharpest tool in the shed. still i think they'll have to take that chance and put the earpiece in because without it, she's dead in the water... and so is McPain's chances.
Posted by: Muaddib420 | Sep 29, 2008 9:00:13 AM
The bar has been set unbelievably low for GOVENOR PALIN.
She will win the debate and GOVENOR Palin mania will be back.
This makes me sick.
Posted by: Billy | Sep 29, 2008 8:54:12 AM
____________________________
Billy take 2 asprin and go to bed, you will feel better soon!
Maybe when you do you too can run for president.
That bar is soo low Slick Rick the Poverty Pimp has slipped under it.
Posted by: HP Boston | Sep 29, 2008 9:01:42 AM
Look for most of the House Republicans to NOT vote in favor of the bail-out package.
The Democrats are probably going to have to pass this turkey on their own, and will be taking the fall for it as well with the American public.
Posted by: Lee | Sep 29, 2008 9:05:26 AM
Look - all Biden has to do is to let Palin talk and dig herself into a hole. He probably doesn't even have to say much. It is preposterous to think that Palin can even be compared to a senator of many years. Her responses to Katie Couric were absurd and showed a confused mind. Palin will try to turn the debate into an attack against Obama with the same old rants of a tax and spend liberal. I think Joe will be rolling his eyes at her responses. The audience will probably have to hold back their laughter. Why McCain would choose this woman is beyond the thinking of most Americans. It was actually an insult for her to accept this nomination
Posted by: Bob | Sep 29, 2008 9:06:02 AM
You have to read Palin's responses as if they were poetry of sorts. Sort of.
That's why
I say I,
Like every American I'm speaking with,
We're ill
About this position
That we have been put in
Where it is
The taxpayers looking to bail out.
But ultimately, what the bailout does is help
Those who are concerned about the health-care reform
That is needed to help
Shore up our economy,
Helping the—it's got to be all about job creation too,
Shoring up our economy
And putting it back
On the right track.
So health-care reform
And reducing taxes
And reining in spending
Has got to accompany tax reductions
And tax relief for Americans.
And trade,
We've got to see trade
As opportunity,
Not as a competitive, scary thing.
But one in five jobs being created
in the trade sector today,
We've got to look at that as more opportunity.
All those things
Under the umbrella of job creation.
This bailout is
A part of that.
Posted by: Deeva | Sep 29, 2008 9:07:16 AM
The day after the RNC convention I predicted to my friends Ms Palin would bow out by Oct 15. I never believed she was intended to make the final run to the White House with McSilly aka McChicken Old Man. Another Gov. is poised and ready and this was McChilly's Shock and Awe GOTCHA to get the spotlight back on him. It initially caused utter salivation from the Republican faithful, but now they’re looking at each other saying WTF? She’s a disaster! Uhh Ohh...
For McCain’s next “rushed” magic act, sadly the Palin's tiny son will become ill (or perhaps another manufactured crisis) and only a mother's love will save the day. Go home Mama Moose take care of your calf and let America move on. Frankly you have more baggage than a Greyhound bus. We wish you well and admire your moxie BUT all good things must come to an end. You are becoming a perfect example of what a pimp does to a trick in feeding her false hopes. I’m sorry, but that moose just can’t grunt.
YOU will be gracious and we, err..."liberals" will be kind because we too believe family should be first! (Wink, Wink)
This is going to be a LANDSLIDE.
Obama/Biden 08
Posted by: Nat Turner | Sep 29, 2008 9:08:59 AM
"...He probably doesn't even have to say much..."
Therein lies the problem.
Biden does not know how to keep his mouth shut, and he will be the one digging himself a hole in this debate that he will not be able to crawl back out of.
Look for more discrepancies between Obams's messages and what Biden says about them. These two are NOT on the same wave length.
Posted by: Lee | Sep 29, 2008 9:10:17 AM
The interviews, ex-Hannity, have exposed an intellectually challenged woman. The vacuous look on her face to some questions is alarming and it's clear she would have to be given guidance beyond counsel in any emergency in which she would have to rise to a leadership position.
Posted by: richard | Sep 29, 2008 9:11:14 AM
Look - all JOE has to do is to let GOVENOR Palin talk and dig herself into a hole. He probably doesn't even have to say much.
***************************
Rotflmao....Biden can't stop talking,
he is the gift that keeps on gaffing!!
Let him have the floor Govenor he will talk himself to death!! LOL lol
Posted by: HP Boston | Sep 29, 2008 9:11:18 AM
Can you imagine how many times the clip would run if Palin had said FDR was president in 1929 and on TV? Biden's gaffs are too many too count, but forgiven. Palin's intelligence, experience and judgement will prevail despite the media's desparate attempt to invent someone they can control. They don't know what to do with people of character, McCain and Palin, who cannot be manipulated by "media perception".
Posted by: Susan | Sep 29, 2008 9:11:26 AM
This is a lot of pressure to put on Caribou Barbie.
Sugar Daddy McCain has given her the final ultimatum:
GIVE IT TO JOE BIDEN IN THE DEBATES or.........Have an "accident" where you can't be my VP anymore.
What do you think is going to happen? Riiiiiiiiight......She doesn't have a chance. This debate will be equivalent to the New England Patriots playing a Pop Warner Mighty Mite football team.
NO CONTEST.
Posted by: Nat Turner | Sep 29, 2008 9:13:32 AM
Because of Palin's poor performance and scarce availability to the press to answer questions I believe Palin will have to do more than avoid mistakes to win over voters. She has to demonstrate that she has actual in-depth knowledge of issues. She must do more than recite prepared answers. Even if she does come off somewhat coherent it is not going to make up for her disastrous interviews...She needs to do considerably better...So, I don't think the bar is really set that low..
Posted by: indy_voter | Sep 29, 2008 9:14:29 AM
If Sarah Palin see an opportunity to bring up our financial/wall street crisis as a national security issue and presents Obama's hand in ALL of this MESS. It's over for Obamanism!
http://www.nypost.com/seven/09292008/postopinion/opedcolumnists/os_dangerous_pals_131216.htm
Posted by: wales | Sep 29, 2008 9:15:57 AM
John McCain:
"For my next magic trick, I'll make my current VP selection disappear and a new one will appear in the form of Rudy Gulliani"! Aaaaand a one! Aaaaaand a two! Aaaaala peanut butter saaaaaandwicheeeeeeeeeees! Waahlaah!
She’ll be “taken care of” and “erased” in a couple of weeks. With a shotgun wedding coming up for her daughter, she’s just too busy!!!!! Hey, where’s Carly Fiorino??? Did she have an “accident” too?
THIS IS TOO FUNNY!
Obama/Biden - It's a Lock
Posted by: Nat Turner | Sep 29, 2008 9:17:09 AM
I see Russia
I see France
I see Sarah's
Dirty Pants
Posted by: Yankeee | Sep 29, 2008 9:17:42 AM
Obama has been scrutinized by the media as an empty suit and like it or not, we have to admit that he did shine throughtout the debate. It is a make-it or break-it time for Sarah in the next debate. I am waiting to watch the debate with an open-mind. It is also a crucial time for Mccain that if Sarah is up to the task to save his sinking ship one more time.
Posted by: mtr2311 | Sep 29, 2008 9:19:53 AM
Can you imagine how many times the clip would run if Governor Palin had said FDR was president in 1929 and on TV? Biden's gaffs are too many too count, but forgiven. Governor Palin's intelligence, experience and judgement will prevail despite the media's desperate attempt to invent someone they can control. They don't know what to do with people of character, Senator McCain and Governor Palin, who cannot be manipulated by "media perception".
Posted by: Susan | Sep 29, 2008 9:11:26 AM
------------------------
The Truth!
Posted by: HP Boston | Sep 29, 2008 9:19:55 AM
The day after the RNC convention I predicted to my friends Ms Palin would bow out by Oct 15. I never believed she was intended to make the final run to the White House with McSilly aka McChicken Old Man. Another Gov. is poised and ready and this was McChilly's Shock and Awe GOTCHA to get the spotlight back on him. It initially caused utter salivation from the Republican faithful, but now they’re looking at each other saying WTF? She’s a disaster! Uhh Ohh...
For McCain’s next “rushed” magic act, sadly the Palin's tiny son will become ill (or perhaps another manufactured crisis) and only a mother's love will save the day. Go home Mama Moose take care of your calf and let America move on. Frankly you have more baggage than a Greyhound bus. We wish you well and admire your moxie BUT all good things must come to an end. You are becoming a perfect example of what a pimp does to a trick in feeding her false hopes. I’m sorry, but that moose just can’t grunt.
YOU will be gracious and we, err..."liberals" will be kind because we too believe family should be first! (Wink, Wink)
This is going to be a LANDSLIDE.
Obama/Biden 08
Posted by: Nat Turner | Sep 29, 2008 9:21:03 AM
I would like to know how John Mc Cain and Sarah Palin are going to pay for programs that they want to implement when elected without raising taxes.
Thanks
Posted by: DAVID BRADEN | Sep 29, 2008 9:22:20 AM
Posted by: mtr2311 | Sep 29, 2008 9:19:53 AM
Obama has been scrutinized by the media as an empty suit and like it or not,
When was this the mass media treats him like he is the second comming??They throw him pitches like I used to for my son in tee ball.
Posted by: reddog0216 | Sep 29, 2008 9:23:03 AM
John McCain:
"For my next magic trick, errrr, STUNT, I'll make my current VP selection disappear and a new one will appear in the form of Rudy Gulliani"! Aaaaand a one! Aaaaaand a two! Aaaaala peanut butter saaaaaandwicheeeeeeeeeees! Waahlaah!
She’ll be “taken care of” and “erased” in a couple of weeks. With a shotgun wedding coming up for her daughter, she’s just too busy!!!!! Hey, where’s Carly Fiorino??? Did she have an “accident” too?
THIS IS TOO FUNNY!
Obama/Biden - It's a Lock
Posted by: Nat Turner | Sep 29, 2008 9:23:27 AM
Dear Gov. Rendell,
Since I have read that you are now a member of Barack Obama’s truth squad, I am hoping that you will spread that sentiment both ways. I would like you to talk about Obama’s trip to Iraq and his conversation with Hoshyar Zebari which I and many other Americans is a violation of the Logan Act. I would also like you to bring to light his 500 thousand plus contributions from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. I would like you to tell your constituents about the Phillip Berg lawsuit which alleges Obama unqualified to run for President based on his dual citizenship. I would like you to relay the truth behind Obama’s questionable associations with convicted domestic terrorist William Ayers. Maybe show some of Reverand Wright’s sermons at your next press conference? Or perhaps bring up some facts from Dr. Lynette Long’s research into the Obama camp’s caucus fraud in Texas. Speaking of caucus fraud, how about Obama’s involvement with ACORN?
I am counting on you, Governor Rendell to do your truth squad duty!
Posted by: HP Boston | Sep 29, 2008 9:23:28 AM
Dear Gov. Rendell,
Since I have read that you are now a member of Barack Obama’s truth squad, I am hoping that you will spread that sentiment both ways. I would like you to talk about Obama’s trip to Iraq and his conversation with Hoshyar Zebari which I and many other Americans is a violation of the Logan Act. I would also like you to bring to light his 500 thousand plus contributions from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. I would like you to tell your constituents about the Phillip Berg lawsuit which alleges Obama unqualified to run for President based on his dual citizenship. I would like you to relay the truth behind Obama’s questionable associations with convicted domestic terrorist William Ayers. Maybe show some of Reverand Wright’s sermons at your next press conference? Or perhaps bring up some facts from Dr. Lynette Long’s research into the Obama camp’s caucus fraud in Texas. Speaking of caucus fraud, how about Obama’s involvement with ACORN?
I am counting on you, Governor Rendell to do your truth squad duty!
Posted by: HP Boston | Sep 29, 2008 9:24:36 AM
I would like to know how John Mc Cain and Sarah Palin are going to pay for programs that they want to implement when elected without raising taxes.
Thanks
Posted by: DAVID BRADEN | Sep 29, 2008 9:22:20 AM
Cutting the fat in washington reduce spending and when you cut taxes people have more money to spend which increases revunue
Posted by: reddog0216 | Sep 29, 2008 9:25:08 AM
John McCain:
"For my next magic trick, errrr, STUNT, I'll make my current VP selection disappear and a new one will appear in the form of Rudy Gulliani"! Aaaaand a one! Aaaaaand a two! Aaaaala peanut butter saaaaaandwicheeeeeeeeeees! Waahlaah!
She’ll be “taken care of” and “erased” in a couple of weeks. With a shotgun wedding coming up for her daughter, she’s just too busy!!!!! Hey, where’s Carly Fiorino??? Did she have an “accident” too? Sounds like sexism to me!
THIS IS TOO FUNNY!
Obama/Biden - It's a Lock
Posted by: Nat Turner | Sep 29, 2008 9:26:37 AM
The difference between gaffe-ridden Joe and moose-in-the-headlights Palin is that Joe admits it when he says something stupid, and he has some knowledge of the broader context of things. Palin keeps on talking, then defends her insubstantial talking points even after the truth has been pointed out (We can SEE Russia in Alaska, this makes me a GREAT foreign policy maven, really, it does!!! So what if I can't be bothered to actually cross that tiny little maritime border... Why are you all laughing?).
She is no longer the big fish in the little pond and she knows it.. And the moose-in-the-headlights look is far from gone I'm sure.
Posted by: Petra | Sep 29, 2008 9:26:44 AM
Palin to be replaced by startled deer.
More as this story develops!
Posted by: Gus | Sep 29, 2008 9:26:59 AM
You people show miss palin some respect, Miss palin can see the Hospital from her hotel room , Which word is she is qualify to perform a HEART transplant, which will take place around noonish.
Posted by: toyken | Sep 29, 2008 9:28:02 AM
People seem to forget what a good grasp Palin has on the Obama/Biden team's shortcomings that were enumerated many times during her convention speech.
Now she has a few more to add to her pile:
If that is the case, Senator, why did both you AND your running mate vote in favor of the Bridge to Nowhere that I declined to build?
Why are you opposed to using clean coal as an energy alternative?
As a matter of fact, Senator, Hillary would have been the BETTER choice.
Tell me again, Senator, about your sniper fire experience in Afghanistan?
Posted by: Lee | Sep 29, 2008 9:28:17 AM
I had to check: it's true that www.votefortheMILF.com results in a redirect to the McCain Web site. I wonder if Todd and Sarah know....
Posted by: Joel | Sep 29, 2008 9:29:10 AM
Palin can't afford a mistake but Biden can play the jackass as usual. That's because people like Stephanopoulos and his buddy Charlie Gibson will pretend that Biden's idiocies never happened. But we already knew that
Posted by: Travis | Sep 29, 2008 9:29:25 AM
Palin supporters will be cheering that Palin won the battle of the debate..but we will all be losers in this war! Palin is just not qualified to run this country. Be careful what you wish for, you future and your children's future do matter.
Posted by: Intelligent voter | Sep 29, 2008 9:29:37 AM
the bar has been set so incredibly low for palin (even a parrot would be expected to do better then palin) that all she has to do is show up, smile a lot, and simply regurgitate the canned lines that her handlers are shoving down her throat right now.
look for absolutely no substance to her answers. her answers may vaguely reference the question, but they will be pre-written canned responses. even a dog (though probably not a pitbull) could be trained to what she'll do thursday night.
she doesn't need to win the debate. all that this moron has to do, is stand there, smile, spew out her canned lines and she wins the night.
nobody, not even the staunchest republican, believes she can possibly debate Biden.
scary, scary, that the republicans are willing to put a completely incompetent, vengeful, dingbat in the VP office.
schleprock
Posted by: schleprock | Sep 29, 2008 9:29:49 AM
Those gloating over Palin's so called interviews(leftist ambush operation inspired by the change clown)have forgotten the stutters,gaffes,half answers,ai ai ai ,ya ya ya from the community organizer.Do not throw stones if you live in a glass house..idiots.
Posted by: JOL | Sep 29, 2008 9:30:32 AM
Dear Gov. Rendell,
Since I have read that you are now a member of Barack Obama’s truth squad, I am hoping that you will spread that sentiment both ways. I would like you to talk about Obama’s trip to Iraq and his conversation with Hoshyar Zebari which I and many other Americans is a violation of the Logan Act. I would also like you to bring to light his 500 thousand plus contributions from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. I would like you to tell your constituents about the Phillip Berg lawsuit which alleges Obama unqualified to run for President based on his dual citizenship. I would like you to relay the truth behind Obama’s questionable associations with convicted domestic terrorist William Ayers. Maybe show some of Reverand Wright’s sermons at your next press conference? Or perhaps bring up some facts from Dr. Lynette Long’s research into the Obama camp’s caucus fraud in Texas. Speaking of caucus fraud, how about Obama’s involvement with ACORN?
I am counting on you, Governor Rendell to do your truth squad duty!
Posted by: HP Boston | Sep 29, 2008 9:31:34 AM
George is right.If Palin says that FDR went on TV when the market crashed in 1929 it will show that she is a loon and it will all be over
Posted by: Susan | Sep 29, 2008 9:31:34 AM
I am surprised by the bizarro-world idealized version some wingnuts (Kristol and K-Lo, eg) are projecting on Palin when they haven't seen any more of her in action than anybody else. Wishful thinking doesn't win debates.
Posted by: TNeedle | Sep 29, 2008 9:34:32 AM
To be fair, I reviewed some of the old tapes of Obama and they are as painful to watch as Sarah's interview with CBS. The thing is Obama has 18 months to polish himself and Sarah has only 4 days. The future of Mccain's camp rests on her shoulder and we know it by this Thursday.
Posted by: mtr2311 | Sep 29, 2008 9:34:41 AM
And George, we know that you'll be right on it if she does make a mistake. Good gravy, she could have a hangnail and the MSM wants to hang her.
But Joe will get a pass, of course. It will just be gaffe # 1083, 1084, and 1085 on the Gaffe-o-meter and everyone will have a good chuckle.
Bunch of yellow journalists, all of you.
Posted by: mak | Sep 29, 2008 9:35:24 AM
Sarah Palin is going to have to convince me that she represents "change" and Sen Joe Kinnock(D-MBNA) doesn't.Wonder how she will manage that.
Posted by: Mayor Qumby | Sep 29, 2008 9:35:58 AM
I hope Palin brings up Wright, Ayers, Rekzo and the rest. Screw Gwen Ifil and the MSM. They will have the pro-Obama black moderator try to play gotchya all night. Palin needs to avoid getting caught in that trap.
Posted by: geevill | Sep 29, 2008 9:36:27 AM
if she doesnt make a mistake doesnt that mean auto win for her?
teh bar is very low for palin... almost too low, i really really hope she makes a mistake because she is horrible and the worst candidate for vp in the history of candidates
Posted by: Bhrandon | Sep 29, 2008 9:42:00 AM
How many times do you Think the McCain Camp has cussed when they allow Palin to Speak in public?
Bad Choice! But I can say she is definitely good at attacking - that speech was a game changer! LoL....
Todd Palin where are you? She need you to be on stage while she is debating so you can communicate a logical response to her. LoL! Thanks McCain for allowing her to be chosen because it's been enjoyable to see your camp change their mind on things that you once was so against until Palin brought all her drama... Teen been pregnant, Todd actually running the office, she's hold's Vendettas, the bridge to no...was cancelled by washington and then it became the bridge to no where and so on and so on.
Yeah I must say she did pump up things didn't she. I wonder what the Evangelist and Independants are thinking now..... OMG - What did McCain do to the party.... She's a total disgrace. Bidden should not have to treat her any different...She's ready...She's ready to ATTACK....LoL
Posted by: Wow6790 | Sep 29, 2008 9:42:22 AM
The early 90's musical group, Bel Biv Divoe, has a song with Sarah Palin in mind: "That girl is poison, never trust a big butt and a smile"
Posted by: johnnysweeps | Sep 29, 2008 9:48:40 AM
Palin will be criticized for her performance no matter how she performs. The media has been completely forgiving of Biden's many gaffs and will continue to be. I think the media are afraid of appearing racist and have been threatened. Anyone in the media or in government who goes against Obama will be punished. Notice how ABCNEWS was excluded from the debates because Obama is still mad about the last one (against Hillary, with Stephanopolus as questioner).
We already know that the media thinks sexism is OK , because after all, as John Lennon sang: "Woman is the n-word of the world," and "Woman is the slave of the slaves."
Posted by: tina | Sep 29, 2008 9:51:44 AM
What kind of country are we when we expect our vice presidential candidate to simply make no mistakes to get ahead. Leaders are supposed to excel, not just make no mistakes...Have our standards really deteriorated so much that excellence is abhorred, and intelligence is labeled as elitism?
Your article makes it seem like muddling through is a good enough benchmark to evaluate the strengths of our leaders. What kind of example do we want to set for our young? Mr Stephanopoulos, I forcefully beg to differ.
Posted by: andyt | Sep 29, 2008 9:51:49 AM
I hope she does well to shut everybody up.It amazes me that all the mistakes Biden makes he gets a pass from the media. CNN ran a story about her not even being elected when the Bridge to nowhere were put in play.They also reported how biden/obama voted against taking the money from the bridge to nowhere and fixing a bridge damaged during Katrina Good for you CNN of course we will see if you continue to run it or will it fade as most truths about Obama
Posted by: reddog0216 | Sep 29, 2008 9:52:09 AM
Dear Gov. Rendell,
Since I have read that you are now a member of Barack Obama’s truth squad, I am hoping that you will spread that sentiment both ways. I would like you to talk about Obama’s trip to Iraq and his conversation with Hoshyar Zebari which I and many other Americans is a violation of the Logan Act. I would also like you to bring to light his 500 thousand plus contributions from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. I would like you to tell your constituents about the Phillip Berg lawsuit which alleges Obama unqualified to run for President based on his dual citizenship. I would like you to relay the truth behind Obama’s questionable associations with convicted domestic terrorist William Ayers. Maybe show some of Reverand Wright’s sermons at your next press conference? Or perhaps bring up some facts from Dr. Lynette Long’s research into the Obama camp’s caucus fraud in Texas. Speaking of caucus fraud, how about Obama’s involvement with ACORN?
I am counting on you, Governor Rendell to do your truth squad duty!
Posted by: HP Boston | Sep 29, 2008 9:54:53 AM
Mr. Stephanopoulos must be delusional if he thinks it's even remotely possible that Palin will not make a mistake in 90 minutes of debate.
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I think the point is that the expectations are so low right now, she only has to keep from falling off the podium and people (well pubs at least)will think she did well.
Half of our nation must think this this is the "who wants to be vice president" show. It's not a reality show, it's reality. And Palin is DANGEROUSLY unprepared for the job.
Posted by: Lower the bar a little more | Sep 29, 2008 9:55:38 AM
Palin will be the torch bearer for us who are victims of media bias. She will recite the Obama crimes and will make this nation cringe with horror about Obama. We will be looking forward for her to put Biden to shame and with her degree in broadcast journalism, she will discreetly inform viewers about the danger of electing a foreigner like Obama and how America will survive with the economic crisis that the democrats dominated congress has made...
Posted by: darnobama | Sep 29, 2008 9:58:20 AM
HP Boston, I was there in the TX Caucus and your statement is not far from the truth.
Posted by: mtr2311 | Sep 29, 2008 10:01:44 AM
I guess the democrats dont want to debate who caused this financial mess they would rather waste time on claiming how ill prepared GOVERNOR Palin is
Posted by: reddog0216 | Sep 29, 2008 10:05:33 AM
Billy Bob,
You didn't spell Governor correctly; ignorant leader, ignorant follower. I would rather have an educated leader who knows how to uphold the constitution rather than a leader who knows how to shoot a moose.
Margaret
Posted by: Margaret | Sep 29, 2008 10:15:20 AM
anyone can make mistakes and in fact no one can not make mistakes, so why Palin can not make mistakes? logically flawed title.
Posted by: tom | Sep 29, 2008 10:19:14 AM
I am not here to defend or attack Obama. I am not here to attack or defend McCain. I am not here to attack or defend Biden. I am here to show my respect to Miss Palin as a person and a hockey-mom, but also to add that she does not belong in the same league. Perhaps unwittingly, McCain, a true patriot, has done his country a great disservice through his selection of running mate. Those who continue to promote Palin as the right candidate should watch the Couric interview outside the political spin room and in the privacy of their own rooms. McCain deserves better!
Posted by: saif1028 | Sep 29, 2008 10:22:08 AM
All you liberals are scared of Palin, and that's why the media is attacking her so much.
Posted by: ssdf | Sep 29, 2008 10:22:24 AM
To all of the Sarah supporters, there is a big difference between stating FDR went on T.V instead of radio and not knowing anything about anything. We all knew what Joe meant but no one, including yourselves, know what Sarah means.
Posted by: Srethng | Sep 29, 2008 10:26:20 AM
Yes, I think Palin will trip over her words, and I hate to sound insulting, but this woman should not be in the position she's in - she should not be "going anywhere near" the White House. She's fine governing her small city, and as the mayor of a town. Her management style is now widely known - her top aides did not even show up for her "abuse of power" hearing - why, a fear of retribution? Her support is slipping as shown by a rally decrying her -- not all women identify with her.
She is a walking contradiction, and it goes to show what excellent judgment McPain must have
Posted by: Ann | Sep 29, 2008 10:29:02 AM
Watch where ol John has his eyeballs glued,when his young HOTTIE is speaking!into the mike,thats the only reason he picked her,TROPHY WIFE TROPHY MATE!!
Posted by: Raymond J Earley | Sep 29, 2008 10:31:22 AM
"liberals" aren't scared of Palin, they're scared of the media. The media turned Palin into a saint when she was introduced, so everyone loved her. The media is turning her into a clown now, and everyone hates her. The media controls the election.
On the left, we're just scared that the media will once again hand the election to the right (as with its portrayal of Gore as a lie-machine, and Kerry as a flip-flopper).
Posted by: Brian | Sep 29, 2008 10:31:29 AM
ABC, why are you allowing blog spots to even post here?
Of course we all prefer that our candidates perform flawlessly but with the brillaince that all these wonderful lawyers and money changers have brought upon us why not give someone from a background other than beltway as usual a fair chance?The current crop we have in both houses are disgusting worms that deserve to be booted from their jobs and sent home to jerk sodas at a local drug store.
Posted by: david | Sep 29, 2008 10:34:26 AM
Biden thought FDR went on TV in 1929 but Palin apparently thought our founding fathers wrote the Pledge of Allegiance, complete with "under God" even:
Are you offended by the phrase "Under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance? Why or why not?
PALIN: Not on your life. If it was good enough for the founding fathers, its good enough for me and I’ll fight in defense of our Pledge of Allegiance.
Posted by: Deeva | Sep 29, 2008 10:35:28 AM
Though Palin will be ready with good punches and responses for the upcoming debate, but the above indicates that she certainly lacks the right knowledge and understanding to deliver.I mean come on, we are not there to listen to a person, who is taught by some teachers.
Here is a useful resource related to Gov. Sarah Palin - the most comprehensive page of information on her record available on the Net.
http://dailysource.org/palin
It has in-depth research, audio clips, videos, excerpts and links to hundreds of articles, including many from papers and TV stations in Alaska.
Posted by: salil singla | Sep 29, 2008 10:37:12 AM
Sarah Palin is actually good at debates.
Have a look at the 2006 Alaska gubernatorial debates on You Tube. She really sounds like a coherent, intelligent person. Her opponents in that race have warned about exactly this - keeping her away from the media, then having her blow everyone away at the debates after she is completely underestimated. She will probably do quite well.
Posted by: KC | Sep 29, 2008 10:37:41 AM
I also think she was so terrible in the 3 whole interviews as a strategy, so we would be expecting a wonderfully funny debate. When I though of this, it bummed me out. I want funny.
After the debate she'll be allowing interviews like mad and be a normal empty worded politician.
Posted by: Jane | Sep 29, 2008 10:40:28 AM
I believe that in this 90 minute debate, Sarah Palin's true colors would show: her lack of ability and knowledge to support the United States as Vice President. I do respect the fact that she is a woman running for office, but what matters is whether or not she is suitable for the position. George W. Bush (our Republican President, a.k.a. the party Sarah Palin belongs to in this election) said: "Americans will look closely at the judgment, the experience, and the policies of candidates..." in the Republican National Convention on September 2nd. If Sarah Palin doesn't come strong on very important issues like foreign policy, how can we expect her to be a good Vice President?
I learned a lot about Sarah Palin at www.dailysource.org/Palin
Posted by: Annonymous | Sep 29, 2008 10:40:46 AM
Dear Gov. Rendell,
Since I have read that you are now a member of Barack Obama’s truth squad, I am hoping that you will spread that sentiment both ways. I would like you to talk about Obama’s trip to Iraq and his conversation with Hoshyar Zebari which I and many other Americans is a violation of the Logan Act. I would also like you to bring to light his 500 thousand plus contributions from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. I would like you to tell your constituents about the Phillip Berg lawsuit which alleges Obama unqualified to run for President based on his dual citizenship. I would like you to relay the truth behind Obama’s questionable associations with convicted domestic terrorist William Ayers. Maybe show some of Reverand Wright’s sermons at your next press conference? Or perhaps bring up some facts from Dr. Lynette Long’s research into the Obama camp’s caucus fraud in Texas. Speaking of caucus fraud, how about Obama’s involvement with ACORN?
I am counting on you, Governor Rendell to do your truth squad duty!
Posted by: HP Boston | Sep 29, 2008 10:41:59 AM
If Mr. Obama, who is a JUNIOR senator is running for the president, why not Sarah Palin for VP? Who is more important to run the country, President or VP. Tell us what experience does Obama have? Wrote two memoirs, spent few years on book signing tours, for the whole last year, he was occupied with campaign. So, let's just assume his total time at the senate is little more than a year??? Sarah Palin hasn't got a chance to bring (300) foreign policy advisers to bring with her yet(Obama brought 300 foreign advisors with him when he travled abroad). If you guys think Obama is doing well, I'm sure in a short period of time, Sarah will do well.
Posted by: smile | Sep 29, 2008 10:43:52 AM
Sarah Palin obviously has a head full of air. Even fellow Republicans agree that in order for their ticket to have a chance, she should step aside. Barack Obama is going to be President of the United States. Grab up all of the memorabilia you can. This is truly history in the making!!
Posted by: Yvonne | Sep 29, 2008 10:43:54 AM
"All you liberals are scared of Palin, and that's why the media is attacking her so much."
Exactly. And you should be afraid too. Such an incompetent person is possibly a heart beat from becoming a president.
Posted by: Gustav | Sep 29, 2008 10:44:12 AM
Her first mistake will be to show up at the debate. She cannot help the deer in the headlights moments because she is COMPLETELY OUT OF HER DEPTH!!!. I am sure she is a nice lady and she delegated well as mayor of a small town and a state with a surplus huge enough that thousands of dollars are given to the residents each year instead of taxes being collected. She has not the education or political experience for the job, she may shoot moose, but that means nothing when you are on a stage with millions watching, no teleprompter or notes, and the guy standing next you was doing this job when you where still cheerleading. I know it might play poorly at first but Biden and the moderator need to take her to task. Put her on the spot and not accept such incredibly inane answers, such as "I'll find some and bring 'em back to ya!". that is not charming, that is frightening.
Posted by: Danny | Sep 29, 2008 10:46:15 AM
Mrs. Plain cannot even afford a single mistake.
How is she going to do that?
McCain was not thinking again.
Posted by: M. Tobias | Sep 29, 2008 10:48:56 AM
Mrs. Plain cannot even afford a single mistake.
How is she going to do that?
McCain was not thinking again.
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Since when does McCain think? He flys by the seat of his pants.
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