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Palin's Winning Strategy: Ignore the Question
Palin's Winning Strategy: Ignore the Question
opinion
Oct 3, 2008 10:27 AM CDT

Palin's Winning Strategy: Ignore the Question

She succeeded by discussing whichever topic suited her

(Newser) - Sarah Palin made last night's debate work for her by answering whichever questions she wanted, not the questions she was asked, writes Christopher Beam in Slate. The Republican seemed to barely notice her opponent and the moderator, at one point telling Joe Biden, "I may not answer the questions...

Perky, Populist Palin Saves McCain Again
Perky, Populist Palin Saves McCain Again
OPINION
Oct 3, 2008 10:05 AM CDT

Perky, Populist Palin Saves McCain Again

Noonan: She's a little transparent but still very effective

(Newser) - Sarah Palin starred in her own political "infomercial" last night and once again revived John McCain's flagging campaign, writes Peggy Noonan of the Wall Street Journal. Palin looked "not petrified but peppy," her style far more suited to a debate than a cerebral interview. Biden seemed to...

Biggest Loser in VP Debate Was Gwen Ifill
Biggest Loser in VP Debate Was Gwen Ifill
OPINION
Oct 3, 2008 8:55 AM CDT

Biggest Loser in VP Debate Was Gwen Ifill

Moderator did nothing to keep debate from being an infomercial

(Newser) - Last night's debate will provide "no fundamental change" in the race, writes James Fallows in the Atlantic, which is much better news for Obama than McCain. Here are some other quick takes from Fallows:
  • Moderator Gwen Ifill was "terrible." She seemed not to care at all about
...

Debate Polls: Biden Wins, Palin Gets a Boost

Viewers say Biden better-prepared, Palin more likeable

(Newser) - Joe Biden won last night’s debate, polls from CNN and CBS show, but Sarah Palin held her own, improving her image with many responders. Some 51% of viewers polled told CNN that Biden did “the best job,” compared to 36% who preferred Palin. In the CBS poll,...

Palin Survives, But the Ticket Still Struggles
Palin Survives,
But the Ticket
Still Struggles
ANALYSIS
Oct 3, 2008 6:37 AM CDT

Palin Survives, But the Ticket Still Struggles

Proving herself hampered her ability to attack Obama

(Newser) - Sarah Palin acquitted herself at last night's debate with her charm and a show of basic coherency, writes Adam Nagourney in the New York Times. Her face-off with Joe Biden didn't prove to be a point of no return for the faltering McCain campaign, but neither was it the decisive...

Sarah 6-Pack All But 'Popped Open a Cold One'
Sarah 6-Pack All But
'Popped Open a Cold One'
OPINION
Oct 3, 2008 2:40 AM CDT

Sarah 6-Pack All But 'Popped Open a Cold One'

Ready to lead with 'unnerving mix of cutesy platitudes'

(Newser) - Sarah Palin worked her perky just-plain-folks act to the nauseating end in yesterday's debate, Dana Milbank grumbles in the Washington Post. It promised to be "long night" when Palin, "wearing a glittery flag pin, blew a kiss to the audience." But Palin "had no problem meeting...

McCain Changes Tune on Moderator Pick

Choice of Ifill, like Obama's poll bump, shows 'life isn't fair'

(Newser) - Lamenting that "life isn't fair," John McCain said today he’s less than happy with the selection of Gwen Ifill to host tonight's VP debate. “I wish they had picked a moderator that isn’t writing a book favorable to Barack Obama,” McCain said on Fox ...

Top 10 Things 'Overheard at Palin Debate Camp'

Late-night host lays into GOP nominee

(Newser) - David Letterman was not kind to the Republican vice presidential candidate last night—his Top 10 list  focused on "Things Overheard at Sarah Palin Debate Camp." Among the highlights:
  • "Any way we can just get Tina Fey to do it?"
  • "Maybe we'll get lucky and there
...

I Debated Her, and Had No Chance
 I Debated Her, and 
 Had No Chance 
opinion
Oct 1, 2008 8:40 PM CDT

I Debated Her, and Had No Chance

(Newser) - Joe Biden will trump Sarah Palin tomorrow night with facts, analysis, and a senatorial track record that leaves her looking green. In other words, he doesn't stand a chance. Take it from Andrew Halcro, a former Alaska state rep who debated Palin dozens of times. "She's a master, not...

Debater Biden Doesn't Always Know When to Zip It
Debater Biden Doesn't Always Know When to Zip It
ANALYSIS
Oct 1, 2008 11:34 AM CDT

Debater Biden Doesn't Always Know When to Zip It

Exuberant speaking style, experience could turn into liabilities at debate

(Newser) - Joe Biden is a skilled and captivating speaker but his inability to stop speaking at the right time could turn debate victory into defeat, Katherine Q. Seelye warns in the New York Times. Biden's "gusto and exuberance" could make him seem to be bullying Sarah Palin if he's not...

Palin Nailed Alaska Debates With 'Stiletto and a Smile'

VP nominee won Alaska debates with ready barbs, despite lack of policy know-how

(Newser) - What Sarah Palin may have lacked in policy knowledge during campaign debates in Alaska, she made up for in self-assurance and an astute sense of strategy, reports the LA Times, delivering verbal thrusts with a disarming smile. Joe Biden may find her a formidable opponent tomorrow night; in gubernatorial debates...

Her Star Falling, Palin Crams for Debate

GOP running mate seeks relaunch after disastrous interview

(Newser) - Things don't look good for Sarah Palin: her popularity is slipping, conservative columnists are turning on her, and in two days she faces Joe Biden in a debate she is widely expected to lose. After her roundly derided interview with Katie Couric, Palin has been awake into the wee hours...

Mac's Big Guns Turn to Polishing Palin

Honchos, candidate huddle at Ariz. ranch to prepare for Thurs. debate with Biden

(Newser) - Sarah Palin will be coached by the best people John McCain’s campaign has to offer in preparation for her debate Thursday with Joe Biden, the Wall Street Journal reports. Campaign manager Rick Davis and strategist Steve Schmidt are headed with Palin today to McCain’s Arizona ranch as the...

Veep Debate Bound to Be a Hit

Experience mismatch promises intriguing dynamic

(Newser) - With the presidential candidates in a tight battle after a closely matched debate, the upcoming vice presidential showdown is bound to be “must-see TV,” said one GOP strategist. Both Sarah Palin and Joe Biden are busy preparing for this week's St. Louis spar, in which Biden will need...

Advice for Biden: Pretend Palin's a Man
Advice for Biden: Pretend Palin's a Man
OPINION
Sep 8, 2008 1:42 PM CDT

Advice for Biden: Pretend Palin's a Man

VP debate against 'unserious' opponent is minefield for Democrat

(Newser) - Joe Biden has only one prayer of winning the vice-presidential debate: He has to pretend Sarah Palin’s a man, Dahlia Lithwick writes on Slate. Biden has the experience and knowledge to crush the Alaska governor, but that’s precisely his problem. Palin’s not a serious candidate, but if...

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