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Palin probably won the debate. Why? Because she didn't fall over drooling, spin around on stage, and spit pea soup out of her mouth. The expectations were so low for her (rightfully so) that merely forming sentences instead of staring blankly into space has to be somewhat of a victory.

But some thoughts:

--These "folksy" sayings of yours are just super. Especially when the economy is failing and people are worried about feeding their families. It's nice to know every problem can be brushed off with a "gosh, golly."

--You said the financial sectors need "massive regulation." Ummm, you're a Republican. Did you check with your potential future boss on that, cuz, he's never voted for that before this Wednesday, and is unlikely to support it in the future.

--You want the VP to have more power??? Chaney has run the country for eight years from his top secret fortress of solitude buried deep in the Earth. How much more power do you need?

--Hey, moderator...you sucked. If someone is not answering your questions, then freaking ask them again until you get an answer. Even Katie Couric knows how to do that, for the love of God.

--More important than the debate, and buried in the news cycle, McCain has pulled all ads and resources out of Michigan. That's a pretty good bunch of electoral votes you've given up on in a state that was pissed at the Democrats over the whole delegate fiasco. It's panic time for Sen. Experience.
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On a related note, here's Palin blaming Katie Couric for her stupendously bad answers in last weeks interviews. The source, Fox News, of course:

“I did feel there were a lot of things she was missing in terms of an opportunity to ask what a VP candidate stands for, what the values are that are represented in our ticket," Palin said. "I guess I have to apologize for being a bit annoyed, but that’s also an indication about being outside that Washington elite, outside that media elite also, and just wanting to talk to Americans without the filter and let them know what we stand for."

Ahhh. You were annoyed, eh? So you said a bunch of stupid stuff. That's good to know. I'm sure there are no annoying foreign leaders out there.