JMS Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Predictions for the historic VP debates tonight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 she'll meet expectation or slightly exceed them.... not to say that it speaks well of her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Kaos Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Predictions for the historic VP debates tonight... Biden WILL say something stupid!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Biden failing to make a complete fool of her = Palin victory. Sad, but true. Bonus prediction: The SNL skit that soon follows will be hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Biden WILL say something stupid!! I agree. This debate will not be the landslide most expect it to be. McCain was supposed to get clobbered and didn't because Obama was too kind. Biden will be too confident and blow it somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrumanB Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Prediction? Democrats will say Biden won. Republicans will say Palin won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sisko Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 The world gets to see for itself.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeysc23 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Prediction? Democrats will say Biden won. Republicans will say Palin won. +1 but you forgot to add 20+ threads on how Palin did something wrong she didn't. But I also agree with whoever said the SNL skit will be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte51Coleman Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Palin will outperform the expectations of her. It would be almost impossible for her not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zguy28 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 The world gets to see for itself....Yusuf, is that picture of the Senate bailout bill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpyaks3 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 The two campaigns come in with two entirely different goals, McCain camp needs to have a gamechanger the Obama camp wants to keep the momentum. That said Biden will not attack Palin, there is no reason to. Besides the risk of looking bad or gaffing the benefits simply arnt that great, Brentson destroying Quayle with the "You are no Jack Kennedy" didn't have that much of an effect and anything Biden does won't change the game for the better for Obama. That said: Biden will win the debate by all conventional terms, he will effectively lay out his and Obama's plans show great command of the issues and come across as funny and likeable. He will not attack Palin at all unless absolutely necessary. Palin will exceed expectations because honestly she cant not exceed them. She will simple spout off talking points and deflect questions when she needs to. But she wont come off nearly as knowledgeable as Biden. All in all the race stays the same, Obama +5 no major gamechangers for either side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Prediction? Democrats will say Biden won. Republicans will say Palin won. :applause::applause::applause::applause: :fortune: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMS Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 Biden failing to make a complete fool of her = Palin victory.Sad, but true. Bonus prediction: The SNL skit that soon follows will be hilarious. you know the debate format which the Repubs and dems agreed to is one of the most restrictive one. The two candidates can't talk to each other or ask any questions. The moderator asks all the questions.. It's almost like a joint press conference. I think the Repubs agreed to this because it helps them in an attempt to manage Palin's percieved liabilities... I think the Dems were also smart to agree to this. It protects Biden from being seen as belittling her, or picking on her... and manages his liablities. The net effect is it will be harder for either party to get a home run or strike out.... and both parties can try to manage their risks.. I've been watching the Palin debates for Gov of Alaska. She did six of them on State TV. The first one she showed up with index cards color coded, and read her answers from the cards. the next five she was much more comfortable and really openned up a can of whoop ass... I think the Dems would be foolish to underestimate this lady. I also think it's foolish to not go after her agressively, because that's what her strength is; and that's what she will be doing to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Judges Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I think both candidates will play it safe and this debate won't live up to the hype. Also predict more people watch tonight than did Obama/McCain part I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Predicto predicts that Palin will do fine. Expectations are so low now that if she can pronounce her own name right, people will be surprised. But seriously - she'll do fine. The debate is structured toward short soundbite answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renaissance Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Well, since some genius decided to air the Veep Debate at 9pm on a Thursday there will be no new episode of The Office this week. Therefore, all I can hope for is that this debate will be as entertaining and hilarious as any new episode of The Office could ever be. In the spirit of The Office, I fully expect Palin to reference Wikipedia at some point during the debate. It would make perfect sense as to why she couldn't name any newspapers she reads...she gets all her info from Wiki. I mean, why not?? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRlXZ5W8lTs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Agreed...the bar has been set so low for Palin at this point that it would be nearly impossible for her to not exceed the level of expectation. One thing to note, this debate has been highly structured to prevent any sort of interaction between the candidates. My guess is that Palin will speak in vague generalities and beat around the bush and say nothing specific she'll probably try to act cute once or twice. Biden will stay on topic and use McCain's own experience against him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooked Crack Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 She's going to survive. Hope I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 <---voted for #1, but I'll be watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogNose Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Bonus prediction: The SNL skit that soon follows will be hilarious. Yeah the SNL writers are licking their chops on this one. I predict Biden to be a bit long winded as usual, but I expect him to be very careful with what he says. With Palin...the minute Ifill says, "Governor Palin you have 90 seconds to respond"....I expect her face will glaze over with that, "awww, shucks..Gwen, you know..umm" look and she will go into a rample without answering the question or having an intelligent response. BTW, anyone playing the Maverick drinking game? Each time Palin says, Maverick tonight take a shot. We all should be trashed.:2drunks: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightAgent Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Biden failing to make a complete fool of her = Palin victory.. Biden successfully makes a complete fool out of her = Palin victory Also sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renaissance Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 BTW, anyone playing the Maverick drinking game? Each time Palin says, Maverick tonight take a shot. We all should be trashed.:2drunks: Alaska, Russia, Oil, Maverick, Change, the Good Ole Boys, 4 more years, big business, middle class, across party lines That's my drinking game for tonight. It's a lot, I know, but I tried to pick some stuff from both sides. You know, to be fair and all Will probably narrow it down to a few right before we get started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sisko Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 yusuf, is that picture of the senate bailout bill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpyaks3 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Yeah the SNL writers are licking their chops on this one. I predict Biden to be a bit long winded as usual, but I expect him to be very careful with what he says. With Palin...the minute Ifill says, "Governor Palin you have 90 seconds to respond"....I expect her face will glaze over with that, "awww, shucks..Gwen, you know..umm" look and she will go into a rample without answering the question or having an intelligent response. BTW, anyone playing the Maverick drinking game? Each time Palin says, Maverick tonight take a shot. We all should be trashed.:2drunks: http://www.palinbingo.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sisko Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 she'll meet expectation or slightly exceed them.... not to say that it speaks well of her Especially since most everyone is expecting.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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