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October 3, 2008
On the wormless ABC1 version of the VP debate, Palin did better than expected, although plenty have been unkind enough to point out that expectations were pretty low. The tiny stumbles and robotic delivery would probably have gone largely unnoticed, and 'nucular' is a perfectly acceptable way of pronouncing nuclear in some circles.
Biden failed to gaffe or attack Palin as widely feared, and otherwise put in the professional performance expected. It was rather nice to hear an American politician acknowledge the country's international reputation could do with some attention, and to come straight out and say global warming is man made so alternative energy sources have to be a priority.
It looked pretty much of a draw, but I'm not an undecided Ohio voter.
Over at the Poll Bludger, Possum contributed running commentary on a worm displaying the responses of an audience of Ohio voters, split between men and women.
If it's true that, after Clinton, women will be the election deciders, Obama should make the best possible use of Biden from here on in. The worm tanked every time Palin did the hockey mom, middle America, us girls, and maverick stuff, which is a bit of a bummer considering that's her brand. Women don't like it. Well, Ohio women anyway.
Men responded more favourably and more evenly, but seemed rather excited when Sarah turned to counter-insurgence. All worms went under when Palin mentioned McCain abandoning his campaign in order to rescue the economy.
On the other hand, Biden only had to open his mouth for the women's worm to start climbing. According to Possum, they were throwing underwear at one point. There could be some ugly domestics in Ohio when the happy couples go home tonight.
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Yes, she pitched straight to the rednecks. So much like the garbage Howard used so poorly last year when cornered by Rudd labor.
All they have left is mossie night terrors, to scare them, just as Howard also attempted via the botched Haneef affair back here.