Whats With All The Hype...

After deciding on blogging about the debate that had the most buildup and excitement in the media I tuned in to NBC On October 2, 2008 to watch Senator Joe Biden and Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin take part in the 2008 Vice Presidential Debate. Being the first and one of the most important Presidential elections that I can take part in, I was eager to see how the competition would stack up. It’s not that I haven’t cared about elections in the past, I just feel that being a college student and a part Americas future I have learned that my decision really can make a difference. After all of the hype this particular debate got from media I’m sure that most people were excited to see how it would all play out.

I think that each candidate did a fairly good job. I don’t think that there was a clear winner or loser, but I think each candidate had their strengths and weaknesses. Gwen Ifill, the moderator of the debate, did a good job at being fair to each candidate. I really like that she is the only person who knows the any of the questions and subject she plans to touch on during the debate. It really lets the viewer know that the questions are original and the debate will be fair throughout all aspects.

The one thing that I have always said and I’m sure I can speak from many when I say that I can’t stand all of the slandering and attacks that each party takes part in. I’m sure that it is necessary in comparing each party, but I just wish that all of the candidates in each party would focus on the positives of their plans and not focus on the negatives of the other parties plans.

In regard to each candidate, I think that there were some questions that they chose to “dodge” and not answer directly, I think this was mostly Governor Palin. I noticed that although she had plenty to say, she often avoided the question Ifill was asking. Palin was often folksy and “soccer momish” when speaking, I think that with this she was obviously trying to appeal to certain type of people. I think that she definitely surpassed critics’ expectations and impressed many.

Biden was ever so knowledgeable and full of the facts, as he should being a veteran in politics and all. I wish that I could have heard a little more about the economic issues and GAS PRICES! I think that everyone would have liked to hear more about that. I understand that there is a time limit, and I’m sure the candidates are thankful for that. I think that each candidate presented themselves well and gave very good arguments. I went into this debate with as much of an open mind as I could and I think that I actually took a lot more away from the debate in doing so.