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Thursday, October 2, 2008
Biden vs. Palin: What do you expect?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The debate between VP rivals Sen. Joe Biden and Gov. Sarah Palin will pit a 35-year congressional veteran against a newcomer to the national political scene. And some people expect it to be a verbal bloodbath.
Interest has heightened in the debate since airing of several Palin interviews in which she came across as being ill-prepared to take on rough foreign policy and economic issues. Biden, according to some, must tread carefully so as not to be seen attacking Palin personally. Palin clearly propelled the Republican ticket forward after the addition to the ticket, but since then her popularity has fallen.
A Washington Post-ABC News Poll found 6 in every 10 voters see her as lacking the experience to be an effective president, and a third are now less likely to vote for McCain because of her, according to an article in the Post. One thing is clear, they both will have to stay focused on how each ticket will deal with the pressing issues of the economy and foreign policy.
What are your expectations for the debate?
