Poll says Biden the winner
A CNN/Opinion Research Corp. poll released tonight suggests that most Americans believe Joe Biden won the vice presidential debate: 51 percent said Biden, while 36 percent said Republican Sarah Palin, 11 percent said both, and 2 percent said neither.
In terms of expectations, 84 percent said Palin did better than expected and 7 percent said worse, while 64 percent said Biden did better than expected and 14 percent worse.
But in terms of qualifications to be president, those answering yes about Palin rose only slightly to 46 percent after the debate from 42 percent before it. And Palin's favorability rating only rose by 8 percentage points to 56 percent.
Those saying Biden is qualified rose from 78 percent before the debate to 87 percent.
Of respondents, 31 percent identified themselves as Republicans, 37 percent identified themselves as Democrats, and 31 percent identified themselves as Independents. The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points.
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Well, yes. I guess it helps to actually answer a question with specifics rather than a rambling repetition of card stock talking points written down by advisors.
Tom Brokaw showed his colors when he said, "the democrats are happy they have only one VP debate"
Really?
How about we get a REAL debate and not some tightly managed talking points presentation?
A format that requires the participants to actually discuss and present arguments for their positions, with an opportunity for cross examination and follow up.
Yeah, I'd like to see THAT.
Well, doggonit, fershur, Main-street Sister Sarah shor did git a lot a nonsense out in a short time, didn't she, by golly?
What is wrong with Sara Palin? After her debate with Joe Biden what does she do? She parades her young special needs baby in front of the cameras for all to see, never mind the time 11pm. What does this women use for brains? If she is so committed to her family she has a strange way of showing it. Good judgement, I don't think so. Family values, are you kidding!
Hmm, whom do I trust more, CNN which is in the bag for Obama or Drudge which is a public poll and a site with more intelligent eyes viewing it.
I pick Drudge. You should be fired Foon for trying to spin for your BFF Barry
It is encouraging to hear that Americans cannot be duped so easily by a lip on a stick.
Was Pailin allowed to use a teleprompter for this debate? Why was she not held to normal debate standards in which she actually has to ANSWER the questions? A debate is not an opportunity to flip through your note cards and just pick one that you would like to talk about instead of answering the question. I think that she's lucky that she was just so darned cute looking like an idiot though...maybe some people didn't realize she's a moron. But we elected one once, why not again?
Was Pailin allowed to use a teleprompter for this debate? Why was she not held to normal debate standards in which she actually has to ANSWER the questions? A debate is not an opportunity to flip through your note cards and just pick one that you would like to talk about instead of answering the question. I think that she's lucky that she was just so darned cute looking like an idiot though...maybe some people didn't realize she's a moron. But we elected one once, why not again?
Palin had an upbeat, self-confident manner, but as usual her words failed to persuade that any of the self-confidence is justified. She is not cut out for high national office of any kind, and her chipper but hand-waving answers (when she did answer instead of reciting pre-packaged slogans) reinforced that point very effectively. Whereas Joe Biden was magnificent -- controlled, courteous, strong, to the point, at times eloquent. Now there's somebody who could be president if called upon. If Palin didn't positively break down into ridiculous gibberish (this time), she also didn't make a strong case on behalf of McCain's judgement or give us a reason to vote for him.
It was a fair debate the moderator was agreed to by each side fairly before any of this could happen, so you can't argue that, there were no out of line questions. I think Palin showed her inexperience by dodging lots of big questions though, questions people want answers to. Biden clearly had answers about fixing the economy, jobs, being energy efficient, ending the war properly, and re-establishing this country as a leader in foreign affairs. Palin tried to bring two topics back up over and over with the moderator and that was energy and the war. She had no real answers to the economy or domestic issues what so ever. Can this country afford more neglect or a candidate with no more experience than you or I. I don't think so, I would give this victory to Biden and Obama by a 77 percent margin
Polls from CNN? Mostly far left who are so jealous of her success.
They have always attacked her because they are anvious of her.
Polls from AOL, Fox and www.drudgereport.com show Gov Palin is a big winner.
"white flag of surrender" ......best line of the night and way true....do not vote blindly
SARAH PALIN WON HANDS DOWN JOE BIDEN GOT ALL JERKY AND TEARIE EYED AND BOY OH BOY DID HE EVER LIE, ALTHOUGH HE HAS A SMILE LIKE THE FRONT GRILL OF A SHINY NEW CADILLAC GREAT5 CAPS BY THE WAY JOE.
I was part of this CNN poll and was surprised that they only asked me two questtions. The first was whether or not Joe Biden did better than I had expected. I answered yes. The second question was whether or not Sarah Palin did better than I had expected. Again I said yes. Since I wasn't given a chance to answer anymore questions, I'll take this opportunity to say that I expected a lot of Joe Biden and he was even better than I expected. I thought Sarah Palin would flounder badly, but she was able to disguise her floundering to some extent. CNN has apparently got me listed in the 11 percent that said both won the debate, but I belong with those who said Biden won.
I was extremely impressed by Biden - and am very offended by Palin - she speaks to the American people as if we are all Beer drinkers, or less - does she feel we live in trailer parks? I am always offended when I hear her. Biden and Obama talk to me, not beneath me. Who will I vote for - need you ask?
The VP debate has little significance. Nobody votes for the Presidential candidate because he likes the VP candidate. If people say they are scared of "ignorant" Palin being a heartbeat away from the Presidency, they should be even more scared of ignorant Obama being the President himself!
I think both did a good job. However, I think Biden was typical of the old Washington politics. His characterization of McCain's voting record, according to many news people after the debate, was in many cases fabricated. Many news reporters pointed out the many times Biden lied about McCains voting record. The bottom line is that Obama wants to initiate a trillion dollors of new Washington bureaucrat spending. How can he say with a straight face, that this will not result in tax increases to individuals and businesses and make the US less competitive. This will cost the American economy jobs. You can buy into Obama's promises without details but I for one do not want the same Federal bureaucrats that made the current mess making more of the decisions for me and spending more of my money.
McCain/Palins record on reforming government is proven.
Gee, another CNN poll tilted toward the dems and showing them winning. I'm shocked! This poll is worthless; oversampled dems, small sampling, blah blah blah. I guess to libs if Biden lies about denying Obama stating he'd meet with terrorists unconditionally, lies about McCain voting to stop troop funding, and lying about eating at a small Delaware diner recently when in fact the place has been closed for years, then that must be gravitas in the Democrat world. Not here in reality, though. Palin emasculated the Senator of 35 years.