One liberal commentator--a former U.S. ambassador and not normally an unabashed vulgarian--licked his chops Friday afternoon: "To steal an old adage of former Secretary of State James Baker . . . putting Sarah Palin into a debate with Joe Biden is going to be like throwing Howdy Doody into a knife fight!" I would bet my life on it that Biden continues to make himself look like a fool in this debate without Palin's help. Biden is in the position of a "Lifetime Washingtonian".. If this beauty queen from Alaska shoots par against him it will be a colossal victory for the McCain camp. Considering she is smart, articulate and on the right side of the issues that most Americans agree with, the Dems are toast IMO.
Both Biden and Obama have NOT faced serious opposition during the lifespan of their political careers.
Debaters, even the best, are kept sharp by the cleverness of their opponents or they fail. If no or weak opposition they became complaisant
Palin, if as advertised, has been "battle tested" by headbutting with her enemies.(admittedly fellow GOPers)
Obama and Biden are seriously flabby.