Quick -- before the talking heads can tell me what I heard and should think -- both candidates acquitted themselves with honor. I am equally impressed with both candidates' knowledge, responses, and adherence to the dictates of debate. They stayed focused on the issues, rather than attacking personalities, which made the event much more valuable to those of us who have yet to decide how to cast our vote.
It would be as easy to justify a vote for Obama as it would be for McCain, stepping aside from political philosophy and just looking at the character of the candidates, their stands on basic issues, and their command presence.
Based on the excellent showing of both candidates tonight, the Vice Presidential candidates' performance becomes more important than it would have been had one Presidential candidate significantly outclassed the other. Gov Palin will go in at a decided disadvantage when pitted against Sen Biden as her lack of political experience will be glaring against Biden's decades of swimming with the Washington sharks. He can, and probably will, take her apart during the 90 minutes he has to demonstrate the differences between them. If he is successful, it not only demonstrates his qualifications to be the next Vice President, but it also shines a spotlight on the selection of a less well-qualified nominee by the opposition.
If, however, Gov Palin can stand toe-to-toe with Biden, we may have a horse race, folks.
Therefore, I believe that next week's debate will push undecided voters to make a decision based on the viability of the VP candidates, rather than the Presidential nominees.
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