VP Debates

Kalamazoo, Mich. -- The middle class or 'main street' viewers of the vice presidential debate last night were looked into the eyes, winked at, and otherwise implored to follow the particular candidate which was more in touch with the American majority. In spite of the artificial pandering to the bulk of voters, this debate was solid and revealed a clear winner. 

"This is the most important election you've ever voted on in your lifetime," said Joe Biden in his closing statement. This statement exemplifies the directness and encouragement that both candidates used to try to win over the middle class. Biden emphasized his ticket's plan to give the middle class tax relief. Palin did not answer the question she was asked in order to outline how much Biden's plan didn't help the middle class. He then defended his plan and the roles were reversed.

This was the structure of the debate, with the candidates going back and forth with accusations and defenses, wide smiles when one believed the other slipped up, and in between the bickering, they locked eyes with the camera and attempted to out-salt-of-the-earth each other. 

The debate over civil rights for homosexual couples was a high point, with Biden stressing his belief in freedom of religion and economic and civil equality. Palin retorted with the Biblical definition of marriage while emphasizing her diverse family and stating that she is, "Nothing but tolerant." After they had made their statements Gwen Ifill noticed certain similarities in what each candidate had said and she asked Governor Palin if she agreed with Senator Biden. Palin immediately responded with a yes.

Senator Biden was the victor this year, showing more knowledge of the questions and structure of the debate overall. Whereas Governor Palin spent most of the time backtracking and highlighting her outsider status.