"Palincredible"

Sarah Palin more than held her own against Joe Biden last night in St. Louis as part of the only VP debate this election cycle. Palin was calm, in command, engagaing, likeable, and witty throughout the debate. Most importantly, she came off as credible. Now, many conservatives may feel that Palin did not go after Biden as much as she could have, but in retrospect, that may have been the strategy; to promote a "sunny optimism", much like Reagan did, that our best days are still ahead of us. It's risky, but it may just work because Palin is genuine. Her folksy disposition is what voters like, and she certainly acquitted herself quite well. Lines like, "Say it ain't so Joe, there you go again", or "I may not answer the question you (Gwen Ifill) want me too, but how about a little straight talk", were effective without being mean or condescending. Some nay-sayers may say that she did not look presidential enough, but many voters can relate to Palin's style. Perhaps now the McCain camp will unleash Palin's "sunny dispotion" and get this turned around while there's still time. It will be interesting to watch the polls to gauge if her performance will serve as a "game-changer". Conservatives, despite the bad news over the last few weeks about the bailout bill, McCain's rather mediocre performance last week, pulling out of Michigan, etc., may be excited about the election once again.

There are 32 days until the presidential election. There are 108 days left in the Bush presidency. And, it's been 2,776 days since there's been a terrorist attack on US soil. Good day and God bless!