It's reported that Sarah Palin is in 'Debate Camp' at one of McCain's many houses. The Arizona ranchero, I think. She is sequestered with Rove's evil twin, Schimdt, (who gives me the creeps just to look at), and other top advisers.
Given her dismal performance in the Couric interviews and fallout from even right-wing journalists, it is not surprising that they are stuffing her like the Christmas goose(or Moose!)with info before Thursday's debate.
The expectations have been lowered. Most agree that if she just makes it through without a complete melt-down, it will be a 'win'. We have to remind ourselves that the viewing audience, especially on Thursday, will be filled with the dreaded 'low-info' voter. Because of all the media hype and SNL parodies, the audience might be much larger than the Presidential debate. Curiousity and scheduling it on a Thursday instead of Friday night will probably produce record numbers of viewers.
Her only hope is to use the 'zinger offense'. She has no chance of catching Joe on substance but she does have a sharp tongue. She will, of course, be armed with talking points on his gaffes and anything negative they can throw at him. I used the "God love you" example because it is a phrase Biden uses a lot and will be prime stuff to throw at him in her sarcastic, sneering style.
It's her only hope guys, and we can't underestimate the effectiveness of this approach. Unfortunately it is the kind of snarkiness that impresses the masses and the media. Poor Joe, he's great and will perform well but this will be a delicate dance for him. Any attempt at retort will raise immediate cries of sexism. I hope for his sake that Gwen Ifill moderates with a firm hand. It is really up to her to set the tone.
Let's hope with the shine wearing off, Palin comes across as the true uninformed light-weight she really is. Go Joe! Dodge those zingers and keep a sharp eye out for flying Moose-shit!