Oct 03 2008
Dissecting the VP Debate
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The mainstream media consensus on last night’s vice presidential debate is that it was a draw. Senator Joe Biden won because he actually beat most of his opponent’s arguments. Governor Sarah Palin won because she exceeded the very low expectations that had been placed on her. But voters had a different opinion. Two instant polls by CBS …
The mainstream media consensus on last night’s vice presidential debate is that it was a draw. Senator Joe Biden won because he actually beat most of his opponent’s arguments. Governor Sarah Palin won because she exceeded the very low expectations that had been placed on her. But voters had a different opinion. Two instant polls by CBS …
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