The Notebook: VP Debate

By: Bianca Solorzano
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Notebook: VP Debate

All eyes tonight are on St. Louis, where the two vice presidential candidates will hold their one and only debate, at Washington University.

Whether it's curiosity about Governor Palin or Senator Biden, 65 percent of voters, in our latest poll, say they are very likely to watch tonight. The audience may be even bigger than for last week's presidential debate.

But before we all get carried away, one cautionary tale: 20 years ago, the vice presidential candidates Lloyd Bensten and Dan Quayle met for one debate. Bensten told Quayle he was no Jack Kennedy, and was widely considered the winner.

The underdog Dukakis campaign couldn't wait for their bump in the polls the next day. And when the results came in, they had gained one point. Their pollster said, people never vote for vice president. Over the next few weeks, we'll learn whether this year makes history, yet again.

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by mikec4prez October 5, 2008 4:36 AM EDT: The key to peace is here! Michael Douglas Carlin is trying to achieve his goal of saving the environment and the economy. With his new book, %u201CA Prescription for Peace%u201D, this humanitarian is on a goal to make the world a better place. The first way to change the world is by being president, so Michael Douglas Carlin is a new candidate for president. To get more information about Michael Douglas Carlin running for president, or for his book, go to www.mikecarlinforpresident.info!; Reply to this comment


by vmroad089 October 4, 2008 9:31 PM EDT: And now, the character assassination has begun. When all else fails, bring out the dirt and slander. The only problem is, most people are fed up with the dirty politic and are looking for fresh, honest and forward answers. Thats why McCain/Palin will loose this election.; Reply to this comment


by charlestonrn October 4, 2008 3:11 PM EDT: I find it very disgraceful that this evidently rich women refers to middle class men as Joe Six pack. Who does she think she is? My husband and I are both hard working middle class people. We do not buy six packs each week! I can not understand why anyone would vote for Sarah Palin. She does not strike me as a President or Vice president. Just my opinion.; Reply to this comment


by lpm1234 October 4, 2008 2:08 AM EDT: A TRUE journalist is not bias nor hateful in an interview! But I guess if it takes being rude to get higher tv ratings then "do what have to do." But that''s exactly what is wrong with this money hungry country!; Reply to this comment


by vmroad089 October 4, 2008 12:39 AM EDT: I owe Katie an apology, I was on the wrong blog, I am sorry Katie.; Reply to this comment


by vmroad089 October 4, 2008 12:29 AM EDT: I am sorry that Katie saw fit or reason to remove my post. But then, the media has become a kind of book watcher, to remove unwanted books or posts. When one is not allowed a point of view, this is the beginning of Fascism.

I am very surprised at CBS. I guess I''ll have to find a democratic place to post my thoughts.; Reply to this comment


by alphabits2 October 3, 2008 11:54 PM EDT: ABC 13,130,000
NBC 12,820,000
CBS 11,100,000

bwaaahahahahahahaha

SPUTNUM

THE WHEEL IS SPINNING
THE RODENT IS DEAD; Reply to this comment


by alphabits2 October 3, 2008 11:52 PM EDT: "Katie, I don''''t know what kind of person could write the trash sent in by aphabits2, but I consider you to be a very fair journalist, and a wonderful host of the evening news. I tape your program every night, just in case, I come in late. I always look forward to the CBS Evening News, and I love the fact that you use Walter Cronkite''''s voice over for the introduction.

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Posted by sdykes922 at 04:11 PM : Oct 03, 2008
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I HAVE to wonder...keeping your nose where it obviously is...do you floss after the Perky *SPUTNUM* One get''s off the crapper?

SPUTNUM.

Perky''s guardian angel...; Reply to this comment


by smcary1 October 3, 2008 11:47 PM EDT: Shame on Katie Couric! What an utter disappointment you have become! Your vicious interview with Sarah Palin was as disgraceful as you are! Grow up Katie and actually conduct an interview for a change; that is if anyone will ever take you seriously again.; Reply to this comment


by alphabits2 October 3, 2008 11:43 PM EDT: Hey Perky *SPUTNUM*

How''s that anchor desk working out for ya?

BWAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

ABC 13,130,000
NBC 12,820,000
CBS 11,100,000

Here''s an idea...since you couldn''t get anything up with a crane and a dumptruck full of viagra...why don''t you get that thief Laura to pawn the stuff she STOLE from Iraq and buy you an audience...you know, like the Democrats have bought you...you know, like a prostitute sells herself...thankfully, you aren''t in THAT business...or you''d have starved by now...being a ***.

THE WHEEL IS SPINNING BUT THE RODENT IS DEAD.

HAVE A PERKY *SPUTNUM* DAY

ps...what''s it like to ALWAYS be at the bottom?

*SPUTNUM*; Reply to this comment