One debate will not erase doubts that have been building about Palin’s capacity to serve as vice president, but the effect of the encounter may shift the focus away from the sideshow that Palin has become and put it back on the two presidential nominees and what they would do for the country. Thursday’s debate adds to the importance of the two remaining presidential debates, the first of which will be held Tuesday (courtesy of Palin Delivers, But Doubts Linger, Washington Post).

Last night’s debate was nothing more than milk toast. The behind the scene teams, on both camps, get an A+ in preparation – and Sarah Palin passes the test in memorization. It was all so scripted and safe. No doubt this was what the McCain camp needed in lieu of recent speaking bumbles on Palin’s part, i.e. the still recent Katie Couric interview. For me, it was anticlimactic, but I give Biden credit. He too gave an award winning, and tepid, performance and further solidified his place as a valuable, reputable and intelligent Vice President candidate.

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