Veep Meet in St. Louis Part 18: It's An Art Form, Really
by georgia10
Thu Oct 02, 2008 at 07:20:54 PM PDT
The ability to Palinize without shame is really an art form. Palin has perfected it. She is asked about her Achilles heel--her inexperience. In "response," she talks about "being a mom," worrying about "kids heading off the college." And she pivots into her litany of platitudes.
Biden, in response to the same question, answers it with humility, acknowledging that he is passionate and then transitioning into his accomplishments.
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Biden counters Palin's "mom" argument by citing his life story, and describing how he was there for his family when his wife died and he had to stand vigil by his child's hospital bed. Biden teared up, clearly emotional.
Palin's response? A stock "maverick" answer.
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One of many great lines from Biden tonight: McCain's hasn't been a maverick on the issues that matter. Sums it all quite nicely.
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