Who Won the Debate Between Sarah Palin and Joe Biden?

Who came away the victor? And will it make a difference in your vote? Post your thoughts

By U.S. News Staff

October 3, 2008 RSS Feed Print

Sarah Palin and Joe Biden had their vice presidential debate show-down Thursday night. Who won? Why? Will it affect your vote in November? Post your thoughts below.

Previously: How should Joe Biden handle his debate with Sarah Palin?

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Obama won the debate, but that doesn't mean he should be president.

Big government doesn't work period. Obama sees government in the role of parent, caregiver, re-distributor of wealth. This very socialist perspective is demonstrated in his voting, and outlined in his books and policies. Example : the Union Check Card issue misleadingly named the "Employee Free Choice Act" http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0708/11840.html

Americans are scared. We feel so disillusioned and leaderless we appear to be willing to to 'try anything' to see if it will make a difference. George Bush was possibly the worst president in history, but we can't make another mistake and elect a fundamentally socialist leader.

Independence and self-resilience is what built and made this country great. The more freedoms and choices we turn over to the government because we are desperate to feel secure is a dangerous road. History has proven socialism fails its people, weakens the republic and squashes a nation's engine for success ...self-determination.

If you truly care about where this country is going, vote for the only person running who really knows what it is like to lose the freedoms we take for granted. John McCain, though not so well spoken or 'relatable', is the only candidate that has consistently demonstrated via accomplishment and action he knows how to lead and triumph in times of extreme crisis.

Cathy of CA 8:55AM October 16, 2008

I belive its important to tell the truth unlike sarah who said in the debate that they going do everything they promise (whateva)

everybody know that you cant do everything he says like joe biden said you cant try but dnt promise sumthang that you cant do !!!!! you heard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GO JOE BIDEN & OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Candy of CA 9:42AM October 15, 2008

Second Attempt. (this site obviously doesn't want to publish comments that diminish Obama's character; however I will not be discouraged).

My vote was for Palin as the winner of the debate, Beth of IA. However, I also intend to vote for the McCain/Palin ticket come November.

Before you cast your vote for Obama, make sure you examine your conscience thoroughly. Obama continues to be friends with Bill Ayres, the terrorist who bombed the U.S. Embassy and NYC Police Department, who still is unrepented and wishes he had done more. Obama, and his family, sat in the pew of a church for 20 years, embracing the radical views of the America-hater, Rev. Wright, and who he disassociated himself with only because of political expediency. He had commented previously that he could no more distance himself from Rev. Wright than the black community. Change of heart, Obama? The big crook from Fannie Mae is one of Obama's top Economic Advisors. Incidentally, Obama was the 2nd highest recipient of funds from Fannie Mae for his campain. (Do you smell something fishy, here?) Obama defended the corrupt "ACORN" organization, who was and still is being investigated by the FBI. How about Tony Resco? Shall I go on....

McCain has proven his love for his country by his service in the armed forces and his proven record in the Senate. He is a Leader. He is the man who deserves to be the Commander In Chief of this great nation - US of A, not Obama (a big fraud).

Louise of NY of NY 9:31PM October 08, 2008

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