All of this Sarah Palin nonsense is reminding me of the good old days of bad hair and spandex. Yes, I mean the 80’s, but more importantly, the debate between G H.W. B and and Ms. Geraldine Ferraro. Yes, I may have been just old enough to realize I was drooling on my bib in 1984, but I have watched the debate for my job, and I can formulate an educated opinon on it, despite popular belief.
Ferraro at the time was criticized for her lack of experience, only being a State Representative for a couple of years. She was chosen by Walter Mondale to help boost his approval ratings nationally, much like Mrs. Palin. UNLIKE Palin, Ferraro actually sort of knew what she was talking about. She also is a New Yorker, from Queens, and knew how and when to talk back.
Palin on the other hand, has baffled us with her lack of knowledge on just about every issue, from foriegn policy, to what news magazines she should be reading up on. She has been the laughing stock of the left ever since she stepped on the podium saying something about hockey moms and pitbulls wearing a lot of lipstick. She certainly has boosted the McCain campaign, not because of her experience or personality, but because of her instant celebrity. But even the right have been starting to seem like they almost regret their decision.
The Katie Couric interviews basically gave us a preview of what’s to come in this debate. I think we’ll hear a lot of Alaska speak about mavericks and pitbulls, and a lot of i’ll get back to ya’s. But on the other hand there is a chance that Joe Biden may have underprepared for this debate after realizing his opponent. Biden does have a reputation of being a little on the cocky side, with nobody really knowing what he’s going to say, so I think there’s a fair chance he is thinking about how easy it is going to be to walk all over Palin. I think that is never a good idea, no matter how many times Palin proves to be a political moron.
I’m super excited for tonight nonetheless.
Tags: Debate, Joe Biden, Sarah Palin, Vice President
