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VP debate swung in Biden's favor
Alex Sanders
Issue date: 10/6/08 Section: Commentary
Both candidates were shaky on previous statements and spent a lot of time discussing the past rather than focusing on future plans. This was an enormous flaw in the debate. They both dodged many questions about the future, including ones about an exit strategy for Iraq. Palin especially never actually specified what McCain had planned; instead, she outlined loose details about how the troops are doing a great job and that they don't need to surrender now. Biden did a better job explaining what Obama could do for the country, although he seemed significantly less enthusiastic than Palin.
The two also played the "hometown card" several times during the debate. Biden mentioned Home Depot and proceeded to say he spends a lot of time there and Palin, of course, spoke of hockey moms and soccer moms across the country. However, it seems as though she hasn't realized that her ticket won't help those middle- or lower-class soccer moms who are working a job or two to support their families. As Biden pointed out, McCain's tax cut plans will help large corporations and wealthy homeowners. Palin attempted to retaliate by saying that Obama voted 94 times to raise taxes, which in actuality is not necessarily true. The votes were procedural budget votes.
Throughout the entire debate, Palin tried to bring Obama to the dark side and make him sound conservative and untruthful. She even claimed that "Obama can still admit that the surge worked." Obama said in a speech that the surge "succeeded beyond our wildest dreams" from a military perspective only, according to CNN. He never supported the surge and has always supported a plan for gradual withdrawal of troops.
The debate was close, but it is important to look at the subtle differences between the candidates rather than their straightforward plans. It shouldn't matter if a candidate can hold his or her own. If a candidate's statements are misleading or if he or she leaves a question unanswered, it seems as though that candidate will prohibit government from being transparent. That candidate could then easily mislead the American people, just as President Bush has done. Based on truthfulness of answers and clear plans for the future, Biden took the debate.
The two also played the "hometown card" several times during the debate. Biden mentioned Home Depot and proceeded to say he spends a lot of time there and Palin, of course, spoke of hockey moms and soccer moms across the country. However, it seems as though she hasn't realized that her ticket won't help those middle- or lower-class soccer moms who are working a job or two to support their families. As Biden pointed out, McCain's tax cut plans will help large corporations and wealthy homeowners. Palin attempted to retaliate by saying that Obama voted 94 times to raise taxes, which in actuality is not necessarily true. The votes were procedural budget votes.
Throughout the entire debate, Palin tried to bring Obama to the dark side and make him sound conservative and untruthful. She even claimed that "Obama can still admit that the surge worked." Obama said in a speech that the surge "succeeded beyond our wildest dreams" from a military perspective only, according to CNN. He never supported the surge and has always supported a plan for gradual withdrawal of troops.
The debate was close, but it is important to look at the subtle differences between the candidates rather than their straightforward plans. It shouldn't matter if a candidate can hold his or her own. If a candidate's statements are misleading or if he or she leaves a question unanswered, it seems as though that candidate will prohibit government from being transparent. That candidate could then easily mislead the American people, just as President Bush has done. Based on truthfulness of answers and clear plans for the future, Biden took the debate.
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your articles make me laugh
posted 10/07/08 @ 5:44 PM EST
I thought the newspaper printed news, not opinionated-driven articles spewed with hatred. Whether or not you support Obama or McCain, Palin or Biden, an article should be written fairly for both candidates. (Continued…)
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