While your comment has a ring of truth and sobriety to it, in this day of modern communications it is almost impossible to know WHO to vote for, if they are not somewhat of a celebrity.
Sure, there record/resume is important, but if Resume's alone got you the job, there would be no need for interviews.
Nobody will vote for an unknown...well, unless you're an obama supporter.
Personally, I like to have an all-round knowledge of who I'm voting for, including their "hair down" personality. Being "formal" is easy to fake, the worlds worst sinners can put on a tie and look quite angelic in church. But it spontineity and off the cuff that really tells you about a person.
The kenyan had many fooled on the campaign trail, all scripted, handled, and teleprompTered...but once he started winging it, we see what an idiot he is...and how evil he can be. Maybe a few more "relaxed" momented during the campaign would have told a different tale of him. I mean, who knew that he picks his nose on camera?
Anyway, there is nothing wrong with a sense of humor, it displays intelligence, and WHAT one laughs AT, is very telling.
The bottom line is, Sarah is not even an announced candidate...given that, she would come across as....as...narcissistic if she came on Leno and started esposing policy and theory...it's NOT a news show.
All in all, I thought she did a great job at stand-up, even pretty good timing for an amatuer. Also, Sarah knows that the onion-skinned liberals don't like to be laughed at or ridiculed, and she's pretty good at that; for the misery they have given her and her family, they deserve it.
Every minute with every possible candidate can't be a waterloo moment, they are people too...besides, you dont' need to tell the opposition ALL your thoughts and plans.
