Biden VS Palin:Who Will "Win" VP Debate?
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Obama campaign calls Palin 'a terrific debater' Mike Allen
Sat Sep 27, 11:47 AM ET
Obama campaign manager David Plouffe told reporters Saturday that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican vice presidential nominee, is “a terrific debater†who could give Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Joe Biden (D-Del.) a run for his money when they meet Thursday.
“We’ve looked at tapes of Gov. Palin’s debates, and she’s a terrific debater,†Plouffe told reporters on a conference call. “She has performed very, very well. She’s obviously a skilled speaker. We expect she’ll give a great performance next Thursday. “
The single vice presidential debate will be at 9 p.m. Eastern on Thursday at Washington University in St. Louis.
Lowering expectations is a common campaign practice before a debate. But the Obama campaign's claims will surprise the Republicans who have begun to fear the debate following Palin’s performance in network interviews. The Obama campaign says they have nothing to worry about.
Some Democrats were worried that Biden would have to hold back to avoid running up the score. But they shouldn’t fret, either.
“She’s obviously prepping this weekend in Pennsylvania,†Plouffe continued. “Anyone who watches any of her previous debates would be impressed by her debating skills.â€
Obama national press secretary Bill Burton added: “What’s missing is knowing where she stands on a lot of the important issues that will come up at the debate. Preparing to debate against someone who is really largely unknown, who’s spent so much time preparing for the debate, will be a real challenge.
“She’s not out there on the stump that much. She’s not doing a whole lot of interviews. So she’s spending a whole lot of time — hours and hours a day, apparently — preparing for this debate. And we suspect that she’ll come in fighting form.â€
Plouffe also said:
— On the McCain ad mocking Obama for saying five times in Friday’s debate that McCain is “absolutely rightâ€: “It’s the kind of ad only someone who’s spent 26 years in Washington would put out.â€
— “The two candidates’ responses over the last couple of weeks may be seen as a turning point in the election. … He comes in … suggesting he’s riding in on his white horse, and kind of disrupts things. People are looking for steady leadership and not someone who’s chasing news cycles.â€
— The tight economy could hurt the campaign’s fundraising: “We obviously understand that people are struggling … Their first priority needs to be trying to make sure that they can take care of their families. So, that being said, we’re very pleased with where we are financially. … It’ s not just the money — the volunteer hours that are happening now are really exploding . … We expect to be able to execute our budget.â€
— On battleground states: “We don’t pay much attention to polls. We think this is a close election. So there’s not going to be that much volatility. … I wouldn’t expect any major movements.â€
— “We like where we are in these battleground states. We think we strengthened the Kerry states in the last couple of weeks. We think states like Virginia, Colorado, Florida, Ohio, North Carolina, Indiana, Missouri – to name a few — have really become stronger for us in the last couple of week. I mean, obviously, John McCain can ill-afford to lose any of those.â€
— “We think Florida’s going to be an absolutely dogfight until the end.â€
— On the town hall format debate coming up Oct. 7 (a week from Tuesday) in Nashville, Tenn.: “Obviously, we will be a decided underdog in that encounter . … probably done more town halls than anyone in presidential political history. … If we can just escape relatively unscathed against the undisputed town-hall champion in Tennessee, we’ll be thrilled.â€
— “For the people at home watching — who are working hard, economically distressed, worried about the future and focused very much on the economy — I think Barack Obama spoke to them last night. John McCain kind of spoke by them and engaged in a lot of Washington talk.â€


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I was asked for my opinion, as you have been replying to so many posts, I too have the right to my opinion. I don't think this was an invitation to start our own 'debate' on here. I don't have to explain what I think to anyone. We could start going back & forth, but I have a small business to run, a home to take care of, a family to make dinner for, etc., so as much as I appreciate how we live in a country where we have the right to think for ourselves & have 'public discussion' over whatever we choose, I don't have the time or patience right now to get into a lengthly exchange w/anyone. I also don't think that any of us, who have the time to post on a forum, are political experts, even tho so many people seem to think they know much more than they really do. I personally am very torn over it all right now. I don't know what to believe & what not to. I don't really know, unless it's a person's profession, how anyone could or who could possibly know much beyond what we see & hear on tv, radio, etc., every day lately. I think both parties have good & bad things. I think only time will tell. I just pray to God that we ALL make the right choice & right now, I really don't know how we can know what that is. You know the saying, 'don't believe everything you see/read'...
That's 1 thing I LOVE about our country, we have the right to be different & make our own choices...
I respect yours, please respect mine.
Thank You.
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God Bless Us All~
Theressa :)
Luv, peace & big, soft, gentle {{{HUGS}}}~
God Bless Us All~
Theres
She has a chance to maybe make more from increased book sales if Obama wins.
It's about the same as a referee betting on the game he or she
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