Make Room for the VP's

"I love the vice presidential debate; it's always the one I look forward to the most...The stakes are lower, so the candidates usually attack harder. It's much better political theater."

-Alan Schroeder, author of "Presidential Debates: 40 Years of High-Risk TV" and a journalism professor at Northeastern U.

I watched the presidential debate in an airport terminal before my flight to LA. I sat with strangers, and almost everyone present felt there had been no clear winner. Some were convinced by McCain's experience and readiness to lead while others felt Obama will be the best man to pull the nation out of its current slump. Many expressed disappointment that the economy was not discussed enough. I spoke with one gentleman who happened to be a Yale and Harvard Business graduate, who explained to me that neither candidate really had a plan yet for the economy in addition to his personal views. This gentleman has his own blog, and he does lean to the right. Just thought it was interesting to share with y'all a fellow blogger's work. 

Going back to the main topic, we're all in for a treat this week with the vice presidential debate. Vice presidential candidates tend to be looser and will express their views far more clearly than the presidential candidates. 

Both VP candidates have their work cut out for them, especially Palin, who's lack of experience and knowledge during interviews has made many on both sides skeptical of her abilities. She has until Thursday to "brush up", but Biden would be foolish to underestimate her, despite his strong experience and knowledge of foreign affairs. Biden, who seems to be frustrated by the lack of attention placed on him since Palin was announced as the Republican VP pick, also has to watch his tongue and his famous temper.