The 36-year Washington hand, Delaware Sen. Joe Biden, should wipe the floor with Sarah Palin in the vice presidential debate this week. He is the vaunted chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, with depth and experience, who looks like a Commander-in-Chief.
Some 20 years older than Palin, with only a few years in politics in Alaska under her belt, his persona and swagger should carry the day.
But that's been the problem with Joe Biden, and why neither of his two presidential campaigns have approached even a 10% standing in the polls. He can lecture for hours, seem arrogant and upper-handed, suffering fools badly.
This is the perfect situation for Sarah Palin to walk into. The press thinks she is a lightweight, and cannot possibly stand up to the beknighted Biden.
Mrs. Palin is very glib and good on her feet, looks as charismatic and inviting as Biden does old and dull. She won't have to say much to steal the show. Especially if Biden Lords it over her, and is as condescending as he's been known to be.
As long as Palin does not commit a major gaffe, and is as charming, self-assured and vital as usual, she should handle Biden just fine. In fact, he is usually his own worst enemy.
Prepare to be surprised.
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