Biden- This was close, basically a tie. Neither have a plan to solve the funk our country is in. I give Biden the win by exposing McCain's votes to support Wall Street greed. He also cited the quotes of McCain stating the economy is strong, then two hours later realizing his comments stated that we are in crisis. That uncertainty of our economy is too much of a risk.
Environment:
Palin- I believe Palin really showed that she can use her experience and solve the environment better. I didn't know she was the first governor to establish a climate change cabinet. She also got Biden to concede that she has done a good job fighting off oil companies in Alaska.
Iraq:
Biden- This is a clear win. CLEAR. Biden pointed out that McCain has no withdraw plan, that he and Obama's plan is a clear 16 month withdraw. This left Palin with an awkward pause only to say, "That plan is a white flag of surrender." The days of war hungry patriots is over, we want our soldiers home from Iraq ASAP.
Pakistan/Iran:
Biden- Palin's foreign policy became exposed. She only recited a 6th grade definition of the conflict in Iran. Biden won that Pakistan can be solved with diplomacy, that the war on terrorism is better solved in Pakistan and that they have nuclear weapons now.
Genocide:
Biden- Many will disagree on this point. I think genocide needs acted upon, and that U.S. action can help. Honestly, this shouldn't be a U.S. effort but a world effort. However, due to China's seat on the UN Security Council, world action has been denied. This is when morals cross political lines, and that some action should be taken. It's too bad American boots are stuck in Iraq.
Conclusion:
Despite Palin's attempts to sympathize with middle class America saying she still is apart of the middle class and her consistent winking, I give the win to Biden. I felt Palin stuck to her note cards, constantly referring to 'the maverick' and repeating 'heck' over and over again. Biden turned up the heat at the end responding to 'the maverick' claims, throwing McCain under the bus with all of his former proposals. Obviously, it was not the smack down as promised. However, I and others I have talked to are left with the impression that she is too ignorant to be a VP and that the Obama-Biden ticket is the most appealing vote for 2008.
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"she still is apart of the middle class?" That's really ironic.
i didn't agree with her saying that she is middle class, but i don't know how to look up her salary. even if she is "middle class" i highly doubt she is experiencing that hardships that politicians are talking about.
“Tonight, the American people heard the disturbing truth about John McCain’s health care plan: that while he would offer tax credits to help families pay for insurance, he would pay for them by taxing health care benefits for the first time in history. The McCain health care tax would come directly out of your pockets, but the tax credit would go directly to the insurance companies. It’s an old Washington bait and switch: he gives you a tax credit with one hand, but raises your taxes with the other. Barack Obama’s health care plan will cut costs, lower premiums for the average family by as much as $2,500, and provide affordable, accessible health insurance for every American,” said Obama spokesman Bill Burton.
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