VP Debate Follow-Up
The Republicans dodged a big bullet last week in the Vice Presidential debate, though they are still getting hammered on all fronts. Here's what we know:
Sarah Palin did her best Claire Standish from The Breakfast Club imitation at the debate. If you recall from the 1980's classic film, Claire circled around the answer as to whether she had ever had sex. Sarah Palin did the same dance, around every single question asked of her. Unfortunately, as is the nature of these debates, she didn't get taken to task for it -- as Claire did.
Also, I must say I wasn't sure if Palin was pandering or flirting with me. She winked more times at me than I'd been winked at by any one before. It left me scratching my head.
And, lastly, her English is nothing short of atrocious. Her failure to speak correctly would be a major cause for attack if she were a different candidate. But, because she's Sarah Palin, white journalists are calling her "folksy". Personally, I find it distasteful. I don't want my executives sounding like that.
Joe Biden, for his part, answered questions -- in proper English -- and outdid his opponent. Still, it was not the knockout punch we on the left had hoped. The Republican Machine is still there to fight another day.
Or are they?
John McCain has pulled out of Michigan -- a key state. He also now trails in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Minnesota. The McCain campaign must recognize they are on the verge of losing it all. It's why they have decided to change tactics.
Beginning this week, the McCain campaign will now focus on Barack Obama. They will start to bring up the dirt already brought up in the Democratic primaries. I'm sure that Rev. Wright and others will get fifteen more minutes. They will attempt anything to divert the American attention from the issues by trying to smear Barack Obama.
Unfortunately, this type of dirty trickery can and does work. We all remember how "swift boat" has managed to become a verb. If enough mud is slung, something may stick. And that can swing votes.
Let's hope America has learned from the last presidential election. Let's hope it doesn't happen again.
Sarah Palin did her best Claire Standish from The Breakfast Club imitation at the debate. If you recall from the 1980's classic film, Claire circled around the answer as to whether she had ever had sex. Sarah Palin did the same dance, around every single question asked of her. Unfortunately, as is the nature of these debates, she didn't get taken to task for it -- as Claire did.
Also, I must say I wasn't sure if Palin was pandering or flirting with me. She winked more times at me than I'd been winked at by any one before. It left me scratching my head.
And, lastly, her English is nothing short of atrocious. Her failure to speak correctly would be a major cause for attack if she were a different candidate. But, because she's Sarah Palin, white journalists are calling her "folksy". Personally, I find it distasteful. I don't want my executives sounding like that.
Joe Biden, for his part, answered questions -- in proper English -- and outdid his opponent. Still, it was not the knockout punch we on the left had hoped. The Republican Machine is still there to fight another day.
Or are they?
John McCain has pulled out of Michigan -- a key state. He also now trails in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Minnesota. The McCain campaign must recognize they are on the verge of losing it all. It's why they have decided to change tactics.
Beginning this week, the McCain campaign will now focus on Barack Obama. They will start to bring up the dirt already brought up in the Democratic primaries. I'm sure that Rev. Wright and others will get fifteen more minutes. They will attempt anything to divert the American attention from the issues by trying to smear Barack Obama.
Unfortunately, this type of dirty trickery can and does work. We all remember how "swift boat" has managed to become a verb. If enough mud is slung, something may stick. And that can swing votes.
Let's hope America has learned from the last presidential election. Let's hope it doesn't happen again.
posted by E-Luv at 9:48 AM
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