So here on DKos we have a steady stream of diaries deservedly bashing Palin's empty and vacuous performance at yesterday's debate. The mainstream consensus regarding Pailin's shallowness is near complete. And then, lo and behold, who comes in to subvert that narrative but HRC, with the following:
"It's amazing, you know, she's been thrust into the national spotlight with very little preparation and I think that, all things considered, you saw a very composed and effective debater last night."
Here is a link to the video.
How is this at all necessary or helpful? If people are pressing her for a reaction to the debate, why not just focus on Biden's mastery of the issues, or emphasize how wrong McCain / Palin is on policy? Why in the world exploit the pportunity to lavish praise on Palin?
When Obama wins, he needs to do everything he can institutionally to quickly dissolve all remaining influence the Clinton's have in Washington. They must never come so close to the levers of power again. It's beyond frustrating that Obama has to catch so much resistance from within the party ranks.