Post Debate

My initial reaction last night was that, politically speaking, both candidates did what they needed to do. Palin, speaking in gibberish/talking points, was able to finish the debate without vomiting on the stage. Biden, avoided condescension and mockery, sounded knowledgeable and surprisingly salient. I admit to being somewhat surprised by Biden's shift to attack McCain mode about 1/3 of the way in.

So, politically, this was a draw. Technically, a Biden trouncing of Palin. In the final analysis, this debate will not matter, which is not good for McCain's chances.

The House is debating the Senate "Rescue" bill. Probably won't be much debate coverage on TeeVee.