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McCain/Palin Mob

I don't care who you support - really, I don't (my wife supports McCain). But if you think that any of these McCain/Palin supporters made "good", "thoughtful", or "reasonable" statements then I suggest you stay at home this November 4th...

...and go read a book

...and stop watching Faux News

...and Jesus, REALLY? What the hell is wrong with you?

Biden and Palin Talk Supreme Court

Wow... it's shocking how bad a response she gives when viewing the VP candidates side-by-side.

My first thought was Plessy v. Ferguson (which was overturned by Brown v. Board of Education). Hmm... maybe she should read some newspaper articles about herself since she was quoted as being against the recent (2005) Supreme Court ruling for "Baker vs Exxon". That ruling gutted the punitive settlement for Alaskans hurt by the 1989 Exxon spill. You'd think such an "involved" governor of Alaska would be able to at least think of rulings that recently and directly affected citizens in her own state.

But be warned: I have listened to Palin's previous debates during her bid to become governor and she is a very good debater. Most debates aren't about policies, and she is excellent with sound bites and connecting with people on a personal level.

Palin Interview… Embarassing

Is anyone else reminded of another beauty queen's response when listening to these answers? I can see why the McCain camp has only allowed Palin to be interviewed a handful of times (compared to the 80+ interviews Biden has done).

And this is Katie Couric - not exactly a hardball interviewer (in fact, given the "crisis" those questions were all very softball). I can't wait for the VP debates.

Oh well - at least it would make a neat Disney movie (best quote: "You pucked with the wrong ice president!").

UPDATE: Oh man, another clip from the interview where she is trying to explain how being close to Russia gives her foreign policy experience. It's almost comical at this point (until you realize that this person might actually be one heartbeat away from the presidency!).